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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The government needs to aid the growth of local companies by supporting technology acquisition and providing funding, which will help transform Malaysia into a global leader in the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, has entered into a strategic partnership with PDRadiopharma Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PeptiDream, for the clinical development, regulatory filing, and commercialisation in Japan of two agents, 177Lu-PSMA-I&T and 64Cu-PSMA-I&T.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Sunzen Biotech Bhd’s acquisition of 70 per cent equity interest in Eye Nation Medical Sdn Bhd, a company engaged in the optical medical diagnostic equipment business, will allow the group to expand into the ophthalmic industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s medical technology (medtech) industry has witnessed impressive growth, reaffirming the country’s position as a key player in the global medtech landscape, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority’s (MIDA) and Association of Malaysian Medical Industries (AMMI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Despite concerns over slower factory activities, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF) expects Malaysia’s production activities to continue to grow in the coming months.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its downtrend on Monday as investors prepare for a week filled with important data.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- SCHOTT Glass Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s new state-of-the-art production facility in Kulim, Kedah, further solidifies Malaysia’s position as a global manufacturing hub for high-end specialty glass solutions, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies (GLICs) reiterated their joint commitment to support the MADANI Economy framework through targeted capital deployment in high-growth, high-value sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last week's gains, opening stronger against the US dollar on Monday, supported by ongoing positive sentiment towards the local currency, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- U Mobile and Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and promote the adoption and commercialisation of 5G-powered applications, solutions and intelligent services for Malaysian businesses, collectively known as X2B.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM403.7 billion is expected for Budget 2025, comprising RM305.7 billion and RM97.9 billion for operating and development expenditures, respectively, according to TA Securities Holdings Bhd.
