Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound With Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound with a slight downward bias due to a lack of demand next week, industry expert Denis Low said.

Rising Electricity Costs, Green Power Initiatives To Propel Solar Adoption In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Rising electricity costs and corporate requirements to report energy-saving initiatives are set to accelerate solar adoption in 2025, driving solar engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) players' order books to all-time highs.

Automotive Sector Revs Up To Another Resilient Performance In 2024 As First National EV Debuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- As 2024 draws to a close, the automotive industry stands out not only because of the better-than-expected vehicle sales for the third year running but also due to the much-anticipated launch of Malaysia’s very own electric vehicle (EV).

AirAsia In Talks On Aircraft Purchases As Part Of Expansion Strategy

SEPANG, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers Airbus, Embraer and Comac to purchase new aircraft as part of its expansion strategy for its airline operations under the AirAsia brand.

2024 A Transformative Year For Southeast Asia’s Automotive Sector -- Carsome

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s automotive industry experienced a major transformation this year, driven by a surge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the rise of Chinese automakers, and evolving consumer preferences, according to integrated car e-commerce platform Carsome.

Nearfield Instruments Secures Repeat Orders For Quadra Metrology System

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Nearfield Instruments, a pioneer in advanced process control metrology solutions, announced it has received repeat purchase orders for its flagship QUADRA High-Throughput Process Control Metrology System.

HDC, HEXIO Forge Strategic Partnership To Enhance Halal Navigator With Generative AI Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) has entered into a strategic partnership with HEXIO to revolutionise the halal industry through cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology by enhancing the HDC Halal Navigator (HaNa).

FMM Welcomes No Change In Icpt Surcharge, Calls For Time To Adjust To New RP4 Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) welcomes the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge at 16 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the first half of 2025.

Rubber Market To Stay Volatile Next Week Amid Weather Woes, Global Uncertainty

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week, with potential for higher prices due to adverse weather conditions in major producing countries and a global shortage of natural rubber stocks, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (Margma).

MOH Welcomes BNM's Interim Measures To Regulate Insurance, Takaful Premiums

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) has welcomed Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) move to regulate the rise in medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) premiums, calling it a timely short-term intervention to alleviate the burden of sudden inflation on the public.

SiMa.ai Teams Up With Synopsys To Accelerate AI-Driven Automotive Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- SiMa.ai has collaborated with Synopsys to jointly deliver a new solution for automotive companies to accelerate the development of workload-specific silicon and software needed to power artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled features in next-generation automobiles.

Malaysia Has Potential To Become Regional Hub For EV Production - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the potential to become a regional hub for electric vehicle (EV) production and innovation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.