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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, especially semiconductors, will continue to be among the key sectors for potential investments this year, according to Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) — The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) is encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to voluntarily implement e-Invoicing due to its significant benefits for business operations and to prepare themselves for the digital economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 1,361 foreign-owned projects in the manufacturing sector under the supervision of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) had been approved with total investments worth RM357.1 billion from 2022 to September 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo has been listed in Apolitical, the world’s largest online platform for governments, for his efforts in driving the nation’s artificial intelligence (AI), 5G and digital transformation agenda.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market snapped recent losses to end higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A joint caucus involving key stakeholders, including the government and opposition, will be held to discuss the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) before its final ratification.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) – Finland is offering its expertise in high technology, information and communication technology (ICT), connectivity and cybersecurity, among other sectors, to further deepen collaboration with Malaysia amid surging demand from the data centre economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs transformative strategies to boost Bumiputera enterprises’ contribution to the nation’s economic growth, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.0-4.20 against the US dollar this year, supported by structural improvements in Malaysia’s external accounts, although its upside remains constrained by global portfolio outflows and a stronger dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive market maintained its strong momentum in 2025, surpassing the 800,000-unit threshold for the second consecutive year, with total industry volume (TIV) rising to 820,752 units from 816,747 units last year, representing an increase of 0.5 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- About 84 per cent of chief executive officers (CEOs) in Malaysia plan to expand beyond their traditional industry boundaries over the next three years, targeting adjacent and fast-moving sectors, according to PwC's 29th Global CEO Survey – Malaysia.
