MITI’s Visit To Bernama Strengthens Cooperation In Delivering Information On National Policies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) made an official visit to the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) on Dec 8, 2025 to strengthen good relations and foster closer ties between the ministry and the media.

Fruit Importers Can Apply For SST Exemption To MOF -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Halal Industry Contributes RM118.2 Billion To GDP In 3q 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Midstream, Downstream REE Production Companies Eligible For Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Companies involved in midstream and downstream production activities of Rare Earth Elements (REE) are eligible to be considered for incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, namely Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.   

Tengku Zafrul Appointed As MIDA Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- Former Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz has been appointed as Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman effective today.

MITI To Attract More Investments For Large-scale Green Transition -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will work to attract more investments in the green transition to ensure the country's green transition can be implemented on a larger scale.

Tasik Kenyir Not Ready To Be Large-scale Data Centre Hub -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The proposal to develop Tasik Kenyir as a large-scale data centre hub is not suitable to be implemented at this time, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

PM Anwar To Announce Tengku Zafrul’s New Position On Dec 3

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, who will end his duties as Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry effective tomorrow, will be appointed to a new position.

Malaysia Not Obligated Under ART To Fulfil US$240 Bln In Commercial Commitments Or Invest US$70 Bln In US -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not obligated to carry out US$240 billion in commercial purchases or US$70 billion in investments in the United States under the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.

RKB Initiative Under MITI Boosts Access To Financing, Strengthens Aerospace Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is already translating into tangible impact, improving service delivery, reducing red tape and fostering a more business-friendly environment.