MPC Launches Guidelines For EVs, Battery Management To Ensure Safety And Ecosystem Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) has launched the electric vehicle and battery management (EVBM) guidelines to ensure public safety, environmental protection and the sustainability of Malaysia’s EV ecosystem. 

Labour Market Outlook Remains Positive For Remainder Of 2024 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects Malaysia’s labour market outlook for the rest of 2024 to remain positive, with the unemployment rate likely to hold steady at around 3.2 per cent.

Malaysia Sees Prospects To Establish Cooperation With Canada In Halal Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia sees prospects to introduce cooperation with Canada in the halal sector, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

FreedomPay-Stripe Partnership To Facilitate Businesses Unify Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- FreedomPay, an innovative leader in Next Level Commerce technologies has partnered Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, to make it easier for enterprises to unify commerce.

Malaysia-Canada Economic Ties Strengthen With 41 Pct Trade Increase

VIENTIANE, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Canada are deepening their economic ties, with bilateral trade reaching RM8.05 billion as of August 2024, marking a significant 41 per cent increase year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia Could Supercharge FDI Through Budget 2025 Initiatives - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could supercharge its foreign direct investment (FDI) through Budget 2025 by offering bold tax incentives, streamlined regulations, and targeted sector support, said analysts.

Eco Expo Asia 2024 To Gather Green Industry Leaders Worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd will jointly organise Eco Expo Asia 2024, along with the Environment and Ecology Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, from Oct 30 to Nov 2.

MGA: Gas Industry Players Need Equal Attention In Budget 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Gas Association (MGA) calls for the government to prioritise the gas industry in Budget 2025 to ensure Malaysia’s sustainable transition to a low-carbon economy.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trade On Higher Inflation Print In The US

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday amid a higher-than-expected inflation print in the United States. 

Malaysia Welcomes Proposed US$14.7 Bln Investment By US Tech Giants -- Anwar

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the proposed US$14.7 billion (US$1=RM4.29) investment by United States (US) technology giants -- Google, Microsoft, Enovix Corporation, Amazon Web Services, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing.

PM Anwar Calls For Enhanced ASEAN-Australia Cooperation

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for strengthened cooperation between ASEAN member countries and Australia, particularly in the area of human capital development.

Malaysia Eyes Stronger Economic Ties With Vietnam In Emerging Industries - PM Anwar

VIENTIANE, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is aiming to strengthen economic cooperation with Vietnam by exploring opportunities for private sector involvement in emerging industries.