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Japan Seeks To Expand Investment In Malaysia’s Digital, High-tech Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) — Japan is aiming to expand its investment in Malaysia’s digital industry, encompassing niche areas such as high-tech chip products and data centres.

Daniel Doughty Re-Elected CILTM Sabah Chairman

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) --  Daniel Doughty has been re-elected chairman of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section at its 2025 annual general meeting (AGM), reflecting continued confidence in his leadership.

Diesel Price Gap Reflects Structural Realities, Supports National Policy Framework - CILTM Sabah

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia Sabah Section (CILTM Sabah) has expressed its support for the federal government’s approach to addressing the diesel price differential between Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia, emphasising that the pricing structure reflects underlying structural and logistical realities rather than preferential treatment.

PGMall Sees Five Pct Increase In New Shopper Growth After Zalora Official Store Onboarding

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian-grown e-commerce platform, PGMall, is anticipating a five per cent increase in new shopper growth following the official onboarding of the Zalora Official Store onto its platform today.

Labuan Corporation Invites Investment Proposals For Eight Prime Assets

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, March 28 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to local and foreign investors for the leasing and development of eight of its assets, including the site of the recently demolished Hotel Labuan.

Agrobank-MAINJ Programme Boosts Small Entrepreneurs

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

MERSING, March 28 (Bernama) -- Instead of spending almost two hours preparing in the kitchen, a small entrepreneur here can save time on the cooking process with new, more efficient equipment.

Special Act On BNPL Can Protect Consumers Especially Youths From Debt Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The enactment of a special act relating to the 'Buy Now Pay Later' (BNPL) scheme is important to protect consumers, especially the younger generation, from high debt burdens.

Aqina Fruits-Agrobank Agro Programme Drives Zero Hunger Mission, Empowers B40 Group

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

JOHOR BAHRU, March 28 (Bernama) -- The B40 Community Agro Programme for MD2 Pineapple Farming, implemented by Aqina Fruits Sdn Bhd (AFSB) in collaboration with Agrobank, drives and supports the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger, by empowering the low-income group in the agricultural sector.

SC Sees No Necessity To Set Up Bursa Malaysia Regsub Following Strengthened COI Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has decided there is no necessity at present to proceed with the proposed legislation to establish a Bursa Malaysia Bhd subsidiary (Bursa Malaysia RegSub) to assume the regulatory functions currently undertaken by the exchange holding company.

Solar Energy A Major Alternative For Power Generation Amid West Asia Conflict - Citizens International

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Solar energy has become an important electricity generation alternative to replace oil, gas, and coal which are in short supply due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to non-governmental organisation (NGO) Citizens International.

EPF Abstains From Voting On Sunway’s Takeover Offer For IJM Corp

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) – The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), as a major shareholder in IJM Corporation Bhd (IJM Corp), has abstained from voting on the takeover offer by Sunway Bhd for IJM Corp.

Abaxx Futures Now Live On TMX Trayport’s Joule Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx), a financial software and market infrastructure company, and TMX Trayport announced that Abaxx futures are now available for trading via TMX Trayport’s Joule platform.