HR Minister Urges Penang’s Tech Sector To Embrace Innovation And Reimagine Economic Future

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.

Malaysia Urged To Diversify Palm Oil Markets Amid US Tariffs -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must diversify its palm oil markets to reduce dependency on any single export destination for the commodity, in light of the tariff challenges posed by the United States (US).

Ringgit Soars To Nearly Six-Month High Due To Weak Sentiments Over US Assets

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit jumped to its highest level in almost six months, against the US dollar at the close on Monday, touching the 4.36-level amid concerns over ongoing tariff tension.

EXIM Bank An Enabler Of Malaysia Pavilion's RM13 Bln FDI Goal At Expo 2025 Osaka -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is an enabler of the Malaysia Pavilion’s goal to attract RM13 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.

Govt Will Safeguard National Interest In All Trade Deals -- Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise and safeguard national interests in all its bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said today.

JS-SEZ Offers Spillover Potential For SMEs To Tap Wider Markets – Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) – Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the growth of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), as they stand to gain significantly from the spillover effects, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Johor Moots ASEAN Industrial Park Set-up In JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is mooting the establishment of the ASEAN industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

JS- SEZ To Strengthen ASEAN’s Supply Chain Resilience – Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CIMB Commits RM10 Bln To Boost Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (CIMB) has committed RM10 billion in funding facilities to drive economic integration and unlock cross-border opportunities in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Ringgit Rises To 4.39 On Weaker Dollar, US Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

JS-SEZ Business And Investment Forum Starts Tomorrow In JB

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Business and Investment Forum will be held tomorrow at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, carrying the theme “JS-SEZ: Bridging Economies, Strengthening Supply Chains”.

MAG Sees Opportunity In China’s Boeing Delivery Halt

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is exploring the possibility of accelerating its Boeing aircraft acquisition timeline, following delivery slots potentially vacated by Chinese carriers due to the ongoing United States (US)-China trade war.