Malaysia’s Real Estate Sector Records Steady Growth In 1H 2025 – Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure development and resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

SIRIM Launches New RF EMC Lab In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) – SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of SIRIM Bhd, today powered up Malaysia’s high-tech ambitions with the launch of its new Radio Frequency (RF) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing Laboratory at the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC) in Bayan Lepas here.

Toshiba Unveils Automotive Photorelay For 1800V Battery Systems 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has introduced an automotive photorelay, TLX9165T, designed to support high-voltage battery systems with an output withstand voltage of 1800 volts (V).

CBH Engineering Wins RM172 Mln Data Centre Substation Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- CBH Engineering Holding Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, CBH Engineering Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract to design and build an electrical supply system for a 275 kilovolt (kV)/13.8kV consumer substation for RM172 million.

US Tariffs Could Drag ASEAN-5 GDP Growth To 1.5 Pct In 2026 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Dr Tamara Mast Henderson.

Sarawak Showcases Global Clean Energy Leadership At IEW 2025

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak inaugurated the sixth International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), reaffirming its pivotal role as a global leader in clean energy innovation amidst the worldwide shift towards sustainable energy.

Govt Always Ensures Any Deals Support Economic Reforms, Sustainable Growth Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government’s negotiating position aims to ensure that any agreement reached supports the country’s economic reforms and sustainable growth strategies.

Bursa Malaysia Easier At Midday As Cautious Sentiments Abound

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower on Wednesday, trading below the 1,520 level as investors remain cautious ahead of the looming United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline.

Malakoff Inks MoU With EESB To Develop Green Power Projects In Sarawak

KUCHING, July 15 (Bernama) -- Independent power producer Malakoff Corp Bhd today formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with real estate and construction group Evergreen Earth Sdn Bhd (EESB) to develop Sarawak’s green power projects. 

Ahmad Zahid Highlights Three Priority Areas To Enhance Malaysia-NZ Cooperation

From Ahmad Erwan Othman

AUCKLAND, July 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has identified three priority areas for enhanced cooperation with New Zealand, namely sustainability, digital transformation and food security.

From Setup To Shutdown, Sadhana Offers Turnkey Demolition And Salvage Solutions  

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Sadhana Demolition & Engineering Sdn Bhd could be the ideal partner for companies looking to make new investments, launching manufacturing plants, or even exiting operations in Malaysia.

ASEAN-Based MNCs Could Be Key To Navigating Economic Challenges — Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The emergence of more ASEAN-based multinational corporations (MNCs) with strong ties to United States (US) companies could be key to navigating current economic challenges and shaping a new regional growth framework.