Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

Bids For Penang International Airport Terminal Under Package 3 Expected In May 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bids for Penang International Airport (PIA) main terminal building  under the Package 3 are expected to open in May 2025 ahead of its scheduled 2027 completion.

Megah Port Reaffirms Commitment To Efficiency, Strengthens Ties With Labuan Port Authority

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s container port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering efficient, high-quality cargo handling services while working closely with its regulatory partner, the Labuan Port Authority (LPA).

DHL Supply Chain Launches Southern Region Hub Phase 1

JOHOR BAHRU, April 7 (Bernama) -- DHL Supply Chain has officially launched its Southern Region Hub Phase 1 and marked the groundbreaking of Phase 2 at the Senai Airport City Free Zone today, with a total investment of RM100 million.

Kerjaya Prospek's Unit Bags RM291.43 Mln Building Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a RM291.43 million building contract from Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd for the development of a service apartment in Bandar Tanjung Pinang, Penang. 

UEM Edgenta Unit Secures Interim Agreement To Provide Hospital Support Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Edgenta Mediserve Sdn Bhd (EMSB) has entered into an interim agreement with the government of Malaysia to provide hospital support services.

KPJ Healthcare Sells Properties To Al-`Aqar REIT For RM241 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiaries entered into two separate conditional sale and purchase agreements to dispose of properties to Al-’Aqar Healthcare REIT for RM241 million.

Govt Allocates RM1.9 Bln For New Prasarana Buses - Amir Hamzah 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry has allocated RM1.9 billion to Prasarana Malaysia Bhd to buy 1,660 new diesel and electric buses in phases over a three-year period.

Solarvest To Be Prime Beneficiary Of Large-scale Solar Contracts - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) sees Solarvest as the prime beneficiary of two large scale solar (LSS) programmes, the LSS5 it secured in Seberang Perai, Penang worth RM103.1 million and the rollout of the LSS6 programme over the next 24 months.

Gamuda Hits All-time High RM36 Bln Order Book In 2Q FY2025, Four-year Record Streak

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd has achieved an all-time high in its construction order book, recording RM36 billion for the second quarter of the financial year ending Jan 31, 2025 (2Q FY2025), breaking records for four consecutive years.

CAB Cakaran Opens 15th Outlet In Penang, Plans 100 More In The Next Decade

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 (Bernama) -- One of Malaysia's largest food producers, CAB Cakaran Corporation Bhd, has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its 15th medium-sized supermarket, Home Mart Fresh & Frozen Sdn Bhd, in Sri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam.

E&E Sector To Grow, Tracking Rising Demand For High-Precision Components

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronic (E&E) sector is expected to grow this year, driven by the rising demand for high-precision electronic components, said Chemlite Innovation Bhd.