Proton To Be Future-ready With Centralised Production In Tanjung Malim

By Zairina Zainudin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd's decision to centralise its production in Tanjung Malim, Perak is a strategic move to rationalise, reduce costs, improve quality and transition to new technology after investing RM253 million in new stamping lines there.

Malaysia's New NS2.0 To Take Sharper Approach Addressing Current Realities, Preparing Future Needs -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's new National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) will take a sharper, more inclusive and action-oriented approach to address today’s realities while preparing for future needs.

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship A Catalyst For Japan-ASEAN Partnerships -- MUFG

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship in 2025 is pivotal in strengthening supply-chain resilience and accelerating green-industry investment with Japan, according to MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd.

Govt Undertakes Various Initiatives To Spur Bamboo Industry - Chan

KUALA BERANG, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The government is undertaking various initiatives to further boost the bamboo industry, which has the potential to emerge as a new economic driver, ultimately benefiting both the people and the nation.

Budget 2026: MAA Calls For Extension Of EV Incentives

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.

Singapore–Johor Corridor Among Top Three Emerging Global AI Powerhubs – Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Singapore–Johor corridor has been identified as one of three emerging global “artificial intelligence (AI) PowerHubs” alongside London–Dublin and Virginia–Pennsylvania, according to the Digital Infrastructure Collective Asia.

SIR2035 Charts Clear Path Towards Steel Industry Stabilisation, Transformation - Unitrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035) charts a clear path towards stabilisation, transformation and full decarbonisation of the nation’s steel industry, said Unitrade Industries Bhd. 

Malaysia's Manufacturing PMI Slightly Lower At 49.8 In September -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) edged down to 49.8 in September from 49.9 in August, to signal broadly unchanged operating conditions.

Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.

Global Air Cargo Demand Up 4.1 Pct Y-o-y In August – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose 4.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in August 2025, compared with August 2024 levels (+5.1 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia Leads Regional IPOs With 41 Listings To Date

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to lead Southeast Asia in initial public offerings (IPOs), recording 41 listings as at Sept 30, 2025.

Budget 2026 To Incorporate Key 13MP Elements -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.