Japan Remains Crucial To ASEAN Balance – Analyst

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Japan’s presence in Southeast Asia continues to play a pivotal role in balancing great-power competition as ASEAN countries diversify their markets, making it a reliable long-term financing partner and strategic market.

4tify Projected To Generate US$20 Mln In Bio-material Sales Starting Next Year

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 (Bernama) — BioNexus-status company 4tify Sdn Bhd (4tify) is projected to generate annual sales of US$20 million (RM84.2 million) starting in 2026 via the production of bio-materials for local and international distribution.

Solarvest, Brookfield Ink 1.5 GW Renewable Project Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Solarvest Holdings Bhd has signed a joint investment framework agreement with Brookfield CTF Asia Holdings Pte Ltd (BF) to develop, construct and operate at least 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects in Malaysia.

Midea’s AI-powered Lighthouse Factory Drives Green Manufacturing In Asia-Pacific

CHONGQING, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Midea’s Chongqing Chiller Factory, the world’s first fully AI-powered chiller “lighthouse factory”, is spearheading smart and green manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific and helping global partners achieve low-carbon transformation. 

Budget 2026 To Fine-Tune Policies -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026, to be tabled on Oct 10, is likely to focus on fine-tuning policies, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Govt Collecting State Forestry Data For FAO Submission Next Year – Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government is currently collecting forestry data from all state governments to be submitted as updated information to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) next year, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

CIMB Sees Malaysia's Budget Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects a budget deficit of 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Malaysia in 2026, with the government revenue expanding by four per cent to RM353.3 billion in 2026.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Malaysia’s Data Centre Framework To Tackle Water Use With Dedicated Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- A dedicated water tariff for data centres (DCs) is among the measures expected to be introduced in the National Sustainable Data Centre Framework, slated to be launched next month, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

MAA: Clear Policies, Tariffs And Incentives In 13MP Pivotal To Turn Malaysia’s Hydrogen Car Technology Ambition Into Reality

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken the right step in making hydrogen car technology a national priority of its clean energy initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), but the right policies, tariffs and incentives are key ingredients to make it work.

RM31 Mln Biomass Steam Plant To Be Built At Kaneka Malaysia Complex In Gebeng

KUANTAN, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  A RM31 million biomass steam plant will be developed at Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Kaneka Malaysia) chemical industrial complex in the Gebeng Industrial Estate here.

Petronas Positions Gas At The Core Of Asia's Energy Transition

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is accelerating its transformation under Petronas 2.0, reshaping itself for the next decade and beyond.