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SHB Opens First Overseas Manufacturing Facility In Johor With RM600 Mln Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 17 (Bernama) – Automotive motor manufacturer SHB today opened its first overseas manufacturing facility in the Senai Airport City (SAC) Free Zone, with an investment of RM600 million.

MATRADE Launches National Export Awards 2025 To Honour Outstanding Exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today launched the National Export Awards (NEA) 2025 to recognise outstanding Malaysian exporters and reinforce the country’s ambition to lead as a globally competitive, service-ready and sustainability-driven trading nation.

Malaysia, Japan Strengthen Green Partnership At AZEC Ministerial Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Seven memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed between Malaysian and Japanese entities, covering strategic areas of decarbonisation, biofuels, transition financing, and carbon capture and storage at the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting today.

ASEAN Centre For Energy Launches ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) has launched the ASEAN Renewable Energy Long-term Roadmap (RE LTRM) at the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM).

ASEAN Power Grid, Renewable Energy Vital For Regional Prosperity — Fadillah

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Regional initiatives such as the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) and renewable energy integration are significant as an enabler of shared prosperity in ASEAN, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today.

Nuclear Power An Option To Strengthen ASEAN’s Energy Security - Fadillah

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said nuclear power, especially new technologies like small modular reactors, is being considered as a potential option to strengthen energy security and support ASEAN’s shift towards a low-carbon energy future.

Malaysia On Track To Turn Energy Transition Into ASEAN Economic Advantage — UEM Lestra

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- As the energy transition becomes a competitive necessity across the ASEAN region, Malaysia already has clear policies in place to turn it into an economic advantage with the focus now shifting towards execution, said UEM Lestra Bhd.

Batik Air To Launch Direct Flights From Penang To Medan And Singapore

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will introduce two new international routes connecting Medan and Singapore directly to Penang starting Dec 8, further boosting regional tourism and air connectivity.

5.2 Pct 3Q GDP Growth Forecast Proof Malaysia’s Economy Remains Strong

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the third quarter of 2025 is forecasted to grow 5.2 per cent, showing that the nation’s economy continues to expand rapidly, particularly in the construction and services sectors.

MATRADE Strengthens Malaysia’s Global Trade Ties, Secures RM5.62 Bln In Potential Exports At Expo 2025 Osaka

OSAKA, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has secured RM5.62 billion in potential exports at Expo 2025 Osaka, held from April 13 to Oct 13, 2025.

Natural Nine Boosts Personal Care Portfolio With Science-Backed Innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Natural Nine, a healthcare and beauty specialist in South Korea, has continued to drive innovation in personal care through research and product releases with the upcoming launch of a women’s cleanser scheduled for March next year.

Discoverloan.my Among Top 21 Semi-finalists In 2025 Go Healthy With Taiwan Innovation Campaign -- TAITRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Discoverloan.my has earned a place among the top 21 semi-finalists in the global innovation campaign “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan”, joining an international field of promising startups redefining the future of health and wellness, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).