Malaysia’s Halal Exports Reach US$7 Bln In 1H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports reached US$7 billion (US$1=RM4.19) in the first half of 2025, accounting for 16.1 per cent of national exports, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. 

Dr Indra Singawinata Starts Second Term As APO Secretary-General, Sets Bold Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO) has announced the reappointment of Dr Indra Pradana Singawinata as its 13th Secretary‑General, effective Sept 16.

Expo 2025 Osaka Week 22: Malaysia Bags RM1.5 Bln Trade Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia generated over RM1.5 billion in trade and investment potential during week 22 at Expo 2025 Osaka, which ran from Sept 8-14, 2025, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).

Malaysia’s Data Centre Framework To Tackle Water Use With Dedicated Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- A dedicated water tariff for data centres (DCs) is among the measures expected to be introduced in the National Sustainable Data Centre Framework, slated to be launched next month, says Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Digital Ministry To Build Ecosystem Supporting Malaysia's Efforts To Become AI Nation By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital is committed to building an ecosystem to support the country’s efforts moving towards becoming an artificial intelligence (AI) Nation by 2030.

BRICS And Partners Must Quickly Create Jobs, Technologies For The Bottom Billions' Wellbeing - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- BRICS and its partners must rally around the collective mission of creating technologies, jobs and well-being for the bottom billions of the world’s population, and they must act quickly, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of US Interest Rates Decision

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia kicked off the week on a positive note, buoyed by growing expectations of interest rate cuts ahead of the highly anticipated United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting later tonight.

MAA: Clear Policies, Tariffs And Incentives In 13MP Pivotal To Turn Malaysia’s Hydrogen Car Technology Ambition Into Reality

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken the right step in making hydrogen car technology a national priority of its clean energy initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), but the right policies, tariffs and incentives are key ingredients to make it work.

Why Conserving Our Sea Resources Is Part Of Our Merdeka Story

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – “What is the meaning of independence if our seas – the lifeblood of Malaysia as a maritime nation – are destroyed and can no longer be restored?”

RM31 Mln Biomass Steam Plant To Be Built At Kaneka Malaysia Complex In Gebeng

KUANTAN, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  A RM31 million biomass steam plant will be developed at Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Kaneka Malaysia) chemical industrial complex in the Gebeng Industrial Estate here.

PNB Launches Report To Improve Livelihood Of Independent Oil Palm Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) research arm PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI) has released a report with actionable policy recommendations to guide the future of independent smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry.

Sarawak Eyes Role As Regional Hub For Advanced Manufacturing, Semiconductors

KUCHING, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to position the state as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and semiconductors, anchored on renewable energy, strong infrastructure, and talent development.