Singapore-based ST Telemedia Break Ground On First Data Centre In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first data centre facility in Johor.

MITI Expects Total Trade To Improve By Five Pct In 2025 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is targeting a five per cent increase in total trade for 2025, from RM2.879 trillion registered in 2024. 

EPMB, China’s Sanly And Jujin To Localise Proton Saga MC3 Parts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has signed joint venture agreements with China-based Sanly and Jujin to localise the production of key automotive components for the Proton Saga MC3.

Strengthen Regional Ties, Boost Investment To Counter US Tariff Impact, ESCAP Chief Tells ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The head of a key intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific has urged Southeast Asian economies to strengthen regional cooperation and boost investment to cushion against the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico.

ESCAP: ASEAN Must Prioritise Sustainable Investment, Narrow Development Gaps Among Member States

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) has emphasised the need for ASEAN to adopt sustainable and inclusive investment strategies as key drivers of economic resilience and growth.

Perlis Eyes Growth via Inland Port, Riding Penang’s E&E Wave

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Perlis is actively developing the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) and other maritime facilities to attract investors to the state while aiming to benefit from the economic spillover of strong investment inflows into Penang’s electrical and electronics  (E&E) sector.

Malaysia Sets Minimum Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) aims to establish a minimum of 3,000 smart factories by 2030 as part of Malaysia’s industrial transformation under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030).

IMFC-J To Drive Realisation Of Investments Into JS-SEZ -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The opening of the Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre Johor (IMFC-J) represents a significant milestone in streamlining investment processes for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Taiwan's ASE Opens 5th Semiconductor Plant In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd has officially opened its fifth plant in Penang for chip packaging and testing.

Maxis Appoints Datuk Johan Idris As Chairman, Effective March 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Maxis has appointed Datuk Johan Idris as its chairman, effective March 1, 2025. 

MIDA, BEYOND4 Forge Partnership To Support High-growth SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and BEYOND4 Sdn Bhd have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support high-growth small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).