By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeing strong momentum in data centre and advanced manufacturing developments, driven by rising foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to Australia-based project advisory and management consultancy firm, TBH Consultancy.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and India recognise the significant progress made by Petroliam National Bhd (Petronas) and Gentari in India’s renewable energy and green hydrogen landscape in the energy sector.
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to remain a reliable supplier of sustainable palm oil to India.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has urged companies in the state to strengthen their compliance with international standards.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.
JASIN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Melaka state government is targeting to attract more high-technology investments from Germany through the development of the German Technology Park (GTP) industrial area in Bemban.
GEORGE TOWN, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States sends a strong signal of long-term economic confidence and is expected to further encourage American investments, particularly in Penang’s semiconductor and manufacturing sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Festive seasons such as Ramadan and Hari Raya are key retail moments in Malaysia, with online shopping activity rising as families prepare for the fasting month and Raya celebrations.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd plans to establish an Islamic notes issuance programme with an aggregate nominal value of up to RM5 billion, comprising senior Islamic medium-term notes and/or subordinated perpetual Islamic notes based on the Shariah principle of Wakalah Bi Al-Istithmar.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Malaysia tomorrow is expected to strengthen Malaysia-India ties further, following the elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) in 2024, particularly in trade and economic cooperation across multiple sectors, analysts said.
HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia, is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic regions for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven manufacturing and industrial digitalisation, supported by strong entrepreneurial activity, expanding industrial ecosystems, and closer collaboration between industry and universities.
