Geopolitical Tensions To Moderately Affect Malaysia Property Sector -- Rehda

Automakers Urged To Deepen Localisation In Global Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Automotive manufacturers operating in Malaysia must deepen their localisation efforts by integrating local vendors and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into their global supply chains, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

ImmunoScape Inks MoU With US Cancer Centre, Secures Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- ImmunoScape Pte Ltd, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced the execution of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a premier National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States (US).

Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA Contributes Corporate Donations, Business Zakat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA has channelled corporate donations and business zakat covering various welfare initiatives with a total value of RM56,000 in conjunction with the month of Ramadan.

Efforts Intensify To Draw Regional And Local Startups To Cyberjaya -- Cyberview

CYBERJAYA, March 4 (Bernama) — Cyberview Sdn Bhd will continue to intensify efforts to attract foreign investors to Cyberjaya by expanding the existing technology ecosystem and focusing on local and regional startups.

Ship, Cargo War Insurance Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) – The global maritime industry is closely monitoring rising tensions in the Middle East, with hull insurance and cargo war risk coverage skyrocketing in response to the current situation.

Malaysia's Manufacturing PMI Eases In February, Firms Remain Optimistic On The Outlook -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector moderated for the first time in four months in February 2026 based on the S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), which eased to 49.3, below the neutral 50.0 threshold.

Malaysian Insurance Sector Set For Major Reforms Under Reset Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance industry is poised to enter a new phase of major reforms under government-led RESET initiatives, including the introduction of the medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) plan and diagnostic-related group (DRG) pricing to address rising medical costs.

CPO Prices To Remain Stable In Near Term At Around RM4,000 Per Tonne Amid Rising Demand - MPOB

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable in the near term at around RM4,000 per tonne, supported by strengthening demand amid Indonesia’s plan to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

AGIBOT Expands Robotics Presence In Singapore With Strategic Demonstrations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- AGIBOT, a robotics company specialising in embodied intelligence, is steadily expanding its presence in Singapore following its initial market entry in October 2025, with a new phase of local engagement showcased during a Chinese New Year event.

MOSTI, PCCCI Collaborate To Build Innovative Ecosystem For SMEs And Startups

IPOH, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) will collaborate with the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI) to build an innovative ecosystem aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

Stronger Ringgit Positive for Economy, Investment -- Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar is seen as a positive development for the Malaysian economy, thus offering direct benefits to the people and the country's business and investment sectors.