New UK Envoy To Malaysia Ajay Sharma To Prioritise Semiconductor Cooperation To Produce High-end Chips

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom’s new High Commissioner to Malaysia, Ajay Sharma, has made strengthening bilateral cooperation a key priority, with a particular focus on the fast-growing semiconductor sector and the development of integrated chip design and advanced manufacturing.

PwC Malaysia's Entry Into TRX Will Boost The International Financial Centre -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia Holdings Sdn Bhd’s (PwC Malaysia) entry into Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) as an anchor in a new building that is being developed positions Kuala Lumpur as a premier destination for global businesses.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Markets Digest Fed’s Tariff Caution

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar on Thursday, buoyed by comments from US Federal Reserve (Fed) chair Jerome Powell highlighting uncertainty over the inflationary impact of tariffs.

Malaysia Can Be Kyrgyz Republic's Gateway To ASEAN -- Liew Chin Tong

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, which is currently the sixth largest exporter of semiconductors globally, can be Kyrgyz Republic's gateway to ASEAN, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Kyrgyz President Meets Malaysian Company Officials, Discusses Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov today attended a meeting session with representatives of Malaysian companies to explore business cooperation and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Invest Johor-NEOJAPAN Tie-up Set To Create 300 High-skilled Jobs -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, June 25 (Bernama) -- The collaboration between the Johor state government via Invest Johor and Japanese technology company NeoJapan Inc, signed recently, is expected to create up to 300 highly skilled job opportunities, with a starting salary of RM4,000 for new graduates. 

Unique Fire To Transfer To Main Market Effective June 26

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd said Unique Fire Holdings Bhd will be transferred from the ACE Market to the Main Market under the industrial products and services sector effective 9 am, June 26, 2025.

CIMB Expects Electricity Tariff Reform To Have Minimal Inflation Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).

Fadillah Calls On AirAsia X To Consider Adding Samarkand To Uzbekistan Route

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called upon AirAsia X to consider adding Samarkand to its flight routes, amid an increased interest in visiting holy sites in the region.   

Govt Approves Venture Capital Tax Incentives To Boost Investments In Startups

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has approved new venture capital (VC) tax incentives to include a five per cent concessionary tax rate for up to 10 years for eligible fund entities investing at least 20 per cent in local startups, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. 

Malaysia, Uzbekistan Commit To Enhancing Bilateral Economic And Trade Cooperation

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan have committed to enhancing bilateral economic and trade cooperation.

Taiwan Expo 2025 Bridges 'Made In Taiwan' Products With Malaysia's Needs -- Taitra

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at Taiwan Expo 2025 serves as a “bridge” connecting Taiwan’s top innovations with Malaysia’s key growth areas, particularly in digital transformation and green industry.