Malaysia To Champion Islamic Fintech, Climate-oriented Sukuk By 2040 -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aspires to be the global benchmark for regulation, innovation and Islamic environmental, social and governance (ESG) as well as a centre of excellence for Islamic fintech (financial technology) and climate-oriented sukuk by 2040, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Attracts RM285.2 Bln Approved Investments In 9M 2025 -- MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has attracted RM285.2 billion in approved investments from January to September 2025 (9M 2025), a 13.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase against the same period in 2024.

PMW International To Fast-track Sarawak Expansion After Ace Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 – PMW International Bhd is set to accelerate its expansion plans in Sarawak following its ACE Market listing, driven by the group’s confidence in strengthening its manufacturing and infrastructure capabilities.

Anwar To Make Landmark Visit To Ethiopia, Intensify Ties With African Union

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make a landmark visit to Ethiopia as Malaysia is set to intensify engagement with the African continent through the headquarters of the African Union in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa.

Malaysia Aims To Move Up E&E Value Chain -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s next strategy for the electrical and electronic (E&E) and semiconductor industry is to scale up its value chain amid global trade challenges, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

UPAD Deploys ‘Rakija Pit’ To Keep Bots Out Of High-Demand Concerts

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- UPAD, a fintech-driven ticketing startup, has rolled out a novel anti-bot protocol called Rakija Pit, designed to identify and quarantine automated ticket purchases during high-demand events.

Main Market-bound Geohan To Raise RM72.6 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Foundation and geotechnical engineering specialist Geohan Corporation Bhd aims to raise RM72.6 million from its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on Bursa Malaysia Securities’ Main Market on Dec 5, 2025.

EarlyHealth Group To Lead US$200 Mln Life Sciences Hub In Barbados

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- EarlyHealth Group (EHG), headquartered in Dubai, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Export Barbados (BIDC) to jointly establish EarlyHealth City Barbados, a US$200 million pharmaceutical and life sciences cluster to be developed in Newton, Christ Church. (US$1=RM4.12)

Malaysia Advances Palm Oil Nutrition Research Through MPOB - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its position in science-based nutrition research through the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), which is conducting studies to assess the nutritional value, bioactive components and health effects of palm oil.

Sarawak Enhances Islamic Financial Offerings Through DBOS

KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The launch of the Islamic Banking Window by the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) not only strengthens its financial offerings but also reinforces Sarawak’s commitment to inclusive, value-based development.

Over 13,000 Engineers, Skilled Technical Personnel Trained, Absorbed Into Chip Industry Since NSS Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 13,679 engineers and skilled technical personnel have been trained, certified and absorbed into various segments of the semiconductor industry since the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) was launched in May 2024.

Boomi Powers Greencross Pet Wellness Company’s Push For Personalised Pet Care, IT Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Boomi announced that Greencross Pet Wellness Company (GPWC), the parent company of Petbarn, has deployed the Boomi Enterprise Platform to enhance customer personalisation and improve operational efficiency across its retail, e-commerce, veterinary, and information technology (IT) services network.