Sime Darby To Leverage Its Strong Industrial Segment In 2025 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd is set to capitalise on its strong industrial segment in 2025, driven by a robust order book and the full consolidation of UMW Holdings Bhd, analysts said.

Sime Darby Expects Tough Competition In Motors Division This Year

PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd expects tough competition in its motors division this year due to an over supply of vehicles from China, according to group chief executive officer Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson. 

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.

Chery To Build Smart Auto Industrial Park In Hulu Selangor

SHAH ALAM, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Legenda Beringin Holding Sdn Bhd and Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd signed an agreement to develop the Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park at Beringin High Tech Auto (Beringin HTA) Valley, Hulu Selangor today.

Petronas Dagangan's Shares Emerge As Top Gainer In Early Trade, Up 5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s (PetDag) shares on Bursa Malaysia emerged as the top gainer in early trade, rising 5.5 per cent, after posting stronger results in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

MITI To Engage With Proton, Geely On Supply Chain Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Feb (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will hold an engagement session with Proton Holdings Bhd and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd (Geely) to discuss supply chain-related issues.

25 Pct US Tariff Poses Challenge For Malaysia — Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US FOMC Meeting Minutes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pulled back from yesterday’s modest gains to close slightly lower on Wednesday, with weakness observed in more than half of the key index components, as investor sentiment remained uncertain ahead of the release of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes later tonight.

Cavli Wireless Unveils Cellular IoT Module For High-performance Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Cavli Wireless, an innovator in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has unveiled its flagship 5G NR Sub-6 CQM200 Cellular IoT Module, designed to meet the demanding requirements of high-throughput connected applications.

GDP Growth Provides Many Direct Benefits For The People -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth, which reached 5.1 per cent in 2024, has provided direct benefits for the people, including higher wages, quality job opportunities, better social assistance and protection, as well as growth in business and trade, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

FMM, ASEAN BAC Malaysia Share 12 Initiatives For ASEAN Chair With Over 40 Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) — The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) today hosted the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia briefing to share 12 key initiatives for Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship year with over 40 business organisations.

XPENG Makes UK Debut With Pre-Sale Launch Of First Right-Hand Drive SUV

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Chinese high-tech automotive company, XPENG has officially entered the United Kingdom (UK) market, announcing the pre-sale of its first right-hand drive model, the XPENG G6.