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Economic

Kedah-based SME Mudim Zakaria Invests RM10 Mln In High-tech Food Machinery

PENDANG, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Food manufacturer Mudim Zakaria Food Industries Sdn Bhd has invested RM10 million in the purchase of high-technology machinery to increase production capacity and ensure the quality of its products.

Bursa Malaysia Issues UMA Query To Greentronics Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued an unusual market activity (UMA) query to Greentronics Technology Bhd following the sharp fall in the price of its shares, with increased trading volume today.

Expert Mulls TVET Act To Boost New Industrial Master Plan 2030 Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive legislative framework in the form of a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Act will further strengthen the implementation of Malaysia’s industrial and talent development agenda under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

Dmitry Shubov: Regulatory Clarity Boosts US Funding For Southeast Asian Legal-Tech Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Investors are increasingly basing early-stage funding decisions for Southeast Asia’s United States (US)-focused legal-technology startups on regulatory readiness and market traction, according to consulting firm Dmitry Shubov Consulting.

Menicon Starts Commercial Production At Kedah Contact Lens Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd announced that its new manufacturing facility in Kedah, Malaysia, its largest site to date, has commenced commercial production.

FMOS Receives 3,253 Complaints, 2,268 Cases Resolved Since Start of Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Financial Market Ombudsman Service (FMOS) has received 3,253 complaints, with 2,268 disputes successfully resolved through mediation and adjudication since it began operations on Jan 17, 2025.

Malaysia’s Property Market Transaction Value Expected To Hit RM250 Bln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

MOF Disburses RM3.9 Bln In 2023 Tax Refunds

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- A total of RM3.9 billion in tax refunds had been disbursed as of Jan 31, 2026, to settle 34,899 cases involving refunds for the 2023 tax filing year

Penang Attracts Nearly RM16 Bln Chinese Investment Over Past Decade, RM4.2 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-standing economic partnership with China continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem, with Chinese investments reaching nearly RM16 billion over the past decade.

BNM Receives 30-35 Stablecoin Applications, Tests Ringgit-based Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the central bank has received approximately 30 to 35 applications related to stablecoin and digital asset innovations.

Malaysia Regains Asian Tiger Status, Driven By Reforms & Rising Global Confidence - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has regained momentum and is reclaiming its standing as an Asian tiger on the regional and global economic stage, driven by fundamental reforms and rising international confidence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Japan's Contact Lens Manufacturer Menicon Opens Kulim Plant

KULIM, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd has opened its manufacturing plant today, further strengthening Malaysia-Japan strategic bilateral ties.