Malaysia, Indonesia Agree Tebedu-Entikong Trade Route -- Abang Johari

KUCHING, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to open an official trade route between Tebedu in southwest Sarawak and Entikong in Kalimantan, marking a significant milestone in strengthening cross-border economic collaboration.

MITI Receives Over 40 Proposals For Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR,  Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has received more than 40 proposals from industry players for the upcoming Budget 2026.

Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 To Focus On 4 Key Areas

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL) 2025, to be held Sept 17-19, 2025, will focus on four key areas, anchored by the theme "AI Cities: Shaping Our Digital Futures".

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.

RM3.5 bln GDV KLK Techpark Set To Create 20,000 Jobs

IPOH, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) TechPark integrated industrial hub in Tanjong Malim, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM3.5 billion, is expected to create about 20,000 jobs across various skill levels.

PM Anwar Assures LNG Export Operations In Bintulu Unaffected By Security Threat

KUCHING, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations in Bintulu remain unaffected despite recent security concerns.

Wuhu Highlights Breakthroughs In Low-Altitude Economy At 2025 Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The three-day 2025 Emerging Air Economy Development Conference concluded in Wuhu, Anhui Province, as one of the key specialised events of the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention.

TVET Is Frontline Solution To Equip Malaysia’s Workforce For High-growth Industries -- Economist

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) must be viewed as a critical frontline solution to equip Malaysia’s workforce with skills for high-growth industries such as semiconductors, renewable energy and electric vehicles, said an economist.

Planted Oil Palm Area To Hit 5.64 Mln Hectares In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

SC, Oman FSA Ink Joint Programme To Boost Capital Market Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Oman today signed a Joint Programme for Capital Market Development Cooperation to advance a strategic partnership between the two authorities.

New Customised Incentive Mechanism Set To Support Investments In Malaysia’s Automotive Sector - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is finalising the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM), aimed at providing a more transparent and attractive tax and incentive structure to strengthen Malaysia’s automotive industry.

US Pizza Targets 200 Outlets By End-2026

SHAH ALAM, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest home-grown halal pizza chain, US Pizza, aims to expand to 200 outlets by the end of 2026 following positive business growth in recent years.