KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Vivax-Metrotech Corporation (VXMT), a global leader in advanced utility locating and inspection technologies, has announced the establishment of a new manufacturing facility in Penang, with the investment valued at RM48 million, creating 175 high-skilled jobs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Penang’s medical technology (medtech) industry is rapidly emerging as one of the state’s most promising sectors, driven by strong global demand, robust local capabilities, and a well-established ecosystem.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Increasing Penang’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contribution from RM116 billion in 2023 to RM156 billion by 2030 is among the key success metrics under the newly launched Digital Economy Master Plan (DEMP) 2025-2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) purchase of 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft is a strategic manoeuvre aligned with the goals of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for economic transformation, industrial upskilling, and global trade recalibration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Qube Integrated Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a leading local business events industry player, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year since its founding in 2005 with 10 prestigious award wins at the Malaysia Business Events Awards (MBEA) 2025 held recently.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade cautiously against the dollar next week as investors monitor external developments, particularly regarding United States tariffs.
SINGAPORE, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered hospitality firm The Ascott Ltd has been appointed by Coronade Properties Sdn Bhd to manage the hotel component of the Coronation Square integrated development in Johor Bahru.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Lead investment agency for Greater Kuala Lumpur (KL) InvestKL has secured RM2.8 billion in committed investments in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), anchoring five new regional hubs in the area and creating 1,197 high-skilled job opportunities.
LABUAN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The new Sabah-centric economic strategy is paving the way for more targeted, long-term development efforts, offering renewed hope for the state’s economic recovery and job creation, said an expert.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed stronger against the US dollar on Monday following a softer-than-expected United States (US) jobs report that significantly altered market expectations on the Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The acquisition of Boeing aircraft by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is part of a long-term, phased plan to renew and expand the fleet’s capacity, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
