US Keen On Climate Change Partnerships With Malaysia, Focusing On SAF To Reduce Emissions

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The United States is keen to explore climate change partnerships with Malaysia, focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in its pursuit to cut down carbon emissions and achieve a clean, green climate-resilient future.

NTIS Allocates RM80.84 Mln To Foster Innovative Solutions

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) allocated RM80.84 million in 100 project funding to foster the development of innovative solutions from July 2020 to December 2023.

Govt Outlines 11 Potential Sectors For Bumiputera Including HGHV Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The government has outlined 11 potential sectors to be capitalised by the bumiputera community, including high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Budget 2025's Significant Agricultural Funding Set To Propel Sabah’s Rice Industry - Academician

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s rice industry is expected to greatly benefit from various agricultural initiatives announced in Budget 2025, said University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Assoc Prof Dr Bonaventure Boniface.

MATRADE Eyes RM1 Bln Sales From MIHAS@Dubai

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) targets RM1 billion in export sales from the upcoming MIHAS@Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Budget 2025 Shows Consistency, But More Effort Needed To Boost Economic Complexity - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) — The MADANI government has demonstrated improved consistency in its economic framework with the tabling of Budget 2025 last Friday, while also addressing the need to enhance the country’s economic complexity.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

Vast Investment Potential In Sabah Blue Economy - CM Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Sabah offers immense investment opportunities in the blue economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Almost RM1 Billion Allocated For Five Seasons In Two Years Paddy Cultivation Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Almost RM1 billion has been allocated to kickstart the five-season paddy planting project within two years, under Phase 1 of the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), covering nearly 11,000 hectares, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 4.5 -5.5 Pct In 2025 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to grow between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent in 2025, against 4.8 per cent and 5.3 per cent in 2024, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).   

Malaysia's Trade Records 10.2 Pct Jump, Exceeds RM2 Trillion Mark In First Nine Months Of 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade from January to September 2024 rose 10.2 per cent to RM2.139 trillion, surpassing the RM2 trillion threshold in just nine months, compared to 10 months in 2023, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Taiwan Seeks 10,000 Engineers Annually To Strengthen Its Semiconductor Sector

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan is seeking 10,000 semiconductor and related industry engineers each year to support its role as a main hub for the semiconductor industry, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) being a key player.