TNB Drives Nation-Building And Empowers Communities, 1H Results Reward Shareholders With RM1.5 Bln Dividends

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first half of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1H 2025), reaffirming its focus in advancing its role in nation-building and community support while delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.

MITI Confident ASEAN Will Reach Substantial Agreement On DEFA By Year-End

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is confident ASEAN will reach a full agreement on the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by the end of this year.

Asia Pacific Needs Stronger Grid, Clean Energy Push Amid Rising Consumption - APSEC

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) – The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing new patterns of electricity consumption that require collaboration in areas such as demand response, energy efficiency improvements, and the implementation of distributed energy technologies.

Malakoff Marks 50 Years Of Powering Malaysia’s Energy Security And Transition

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- From its first steps in Malaysia’s power industry to becoming the country’s largest Independent Power Producer (IPP), Malakoff Corporation Bhd is entering its 50th year in 2025 as both a backbone of energy security and a key player in the shift towards renewable energy.

Malaysia Backs South Korea’s APEC Energy Transition Goals

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) – Malaysia fully supports South Korea’s goals for the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15), themed ‘Sustainable Growth through Innovative and Inclusive Transition’, as they are timely, relevant and align with the nation’s energy transition agenda, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

USABC Drives Forward Malaysia's Efforts On ASEAN DEFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), organised an in-country workshop on Monday, serving as a strategic platform to support Malaysia’s role as a regional digital leader. 

Senegal Calls On Malaysian Companies To Invest And Use It As Gateway To Africa

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Senegal is inviting Malaysian companies to invest and form strategic partnerships in the West African nation as part of its ambition to become Malaysia’s gateway to Africa, which has a huge consumer base.

New Palm Biomass Market Mechanism May Be Considered – KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The need for a new market mechanism to support palm biomass processing as a commercial product may be considered in the future, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Cross-Border Financial Integration Raises Spillover Risks - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions today operate across borders and legal systems, which has enabled risks and spillovers to spread rapidly, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Affin, CGC Ink MoU To Provide RM500 Mln In Financing For MSMEs, Mid-tier Companies

KUCHING, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Group and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide RM500 million in financing to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) across Malaysia.

Economy Ministry Finalising List Of 27 Project Proposals Worth RM880.57 Mln In Rasah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is studying and finalising a list of 27 new development project proposals worth RM880.57 million for Rasah, Negeri Sembilan, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

MITI Updates Manufacturing Incentive Framework To Boost Economic Complexity – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is updating its investment incentive framework for the manufacturing sector, to ensure it is aligned with intended outcomes.