MITI Refines Investments In Sabah To Avoid Becoming 'Assembly Hub'

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The government is refining several proposals for high-tech investments in Sabah, including in the semiconductor sector, to ensure the state does not become merely an assembly hub, but instead plays a role in the global supply chain.

Central Region Industrial Cluster To Boost Negeri Sembilan’s Economy

SEREMBAN, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The development of the Central Region Industrial Cluster, which encompasses Negeri Sembilan, is expected to further strengthen the industrial sector and spur the state’s economic growth.

RM1.99 Bln In Online Sales For Malaysian Goods In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- Sales of locally made products through e-commerce platforms reached RM1.99 billion last year, following collaboration between the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) and platform providers under the 2024 Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign (KBBM).

Ensurai Tree Planting Project Proposed Under Sarawak PCDS 2030 - Abang Johari

KAPIT, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The planting of Ensurai trees along the riverbanks in the Kapit Division is one of the projects proposed as Sarawak enters its second and final phase of the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030), marked by the beginning of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) next year.

ASEAN Should See Itself As One Supply Chain -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- ASEAN members should view themselves as part of a single, interconnected supply chain in the global semiconductor and manufacturing industries, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

Government Yet To Finalise Carbon Tax Rate - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to determine an appropriate rate for the carbon tax, which is scheduled for implementation next year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Intensifies Drive To Become Global Semiconductor Hub - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is intensifying efforts to position itself as a global hub for the semiconductor industry, in line with the government’s strategic aim of moving up the value chain towards integrated circuit (IC) design and advanced manufacturing.

BUDI95: Govt To Announce Further Quota Increase For E-hailing Drivers In Near Future

PETALING JAYA, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- The government will announce a further quota increase for full-time e-hailing drivers under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative soon, said Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican. 

Bumbu Babah Expands Operations To Melaka With 33rd Outlet

MELAKA, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Modern Nusantara cuisine restaurant brand Bumbu Babah is strengthening its foothold in Malaysia’s food franchise market with the opening of its 33rd outlet on Jalan Hang Tuah,  marking Melaka as its latest strategic location for business expansion.

YTL Power Green Data Centre To Reach Full Capacity In Two Years

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- YTL Power International Bhd's green data centre in Kulai, Johor, which has commenced operations, is growing at a very rapid pace, with full capacity expected to be reached within the next two years.

Efforts To Safeguard National Interests Began Early In RTA Talks – Tengku Zafrul

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Efforts to protect the country's sovereignty and interests have been underway since the early stages of negotiations for the Malaysia-South Korea Reciprocal Trade Agreement (RTA), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Allianz Malaysia Strengthens Northern Footprint With Relocation Of Penang Branch

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd is strengthening the company’s footprint in the northern region with the opening of a new Penang branch here today.