Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

Unemployment Rate Remains At 2.9 Pct In February - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in February remained at 2.9 per cent, with fewer unemployed people at 506,800, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Apex Securities Maintains 2026 GDP Forecast At 4.7 Pct, In Line With BNM Projection Range

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd maintains its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast at 4.7 per cent year-on-year, which remains in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 4.0-5.0 per cent projection range.

Boulder Imaging Secures Growth Investment From Lime Rock New Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Boulder Imaging Inc, a provider of ultra-high-speed machine vision technologies for wind energy and manufacturing applications, has received a growth investment from funds managed by Lime Rock New Energy (LRNE) to accelerate its global expansion and technology development.

World Bank Raises Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.4 Pct On Strong Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The World Bank Group has raised Malaysia’s economic growth forecast for 2026 to 4.4 per cent from 4.1 per cent, citing resilient domestic demand, its lead economist for Malaysia, Apurva Sanghi, said.

Labuan To Focus On Four Key Economic Areas To Drive Growth, Says Liew

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Four key economic areas have been identified to uplift the socio-economic landscape of the duty-free island of Labuan, according to Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Meiji Pharma Asia Begins Operations In Singapore To Strengthen ASEAN Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Meiji Seika Pharma Co Ltd has announced that its subsidiary, Meiji Pharma Asia Pte Ltd, commenced operations in Singapore on April 1, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the ASEAN region.

Malaysia, Australia Strengthen Women’s Role In Biotechnology Collaboration

PUTRAJAYA, April 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Australia are committed to strengthening women’s participation and leadership in science, technology and innovation (STI), particularly in biotechnology, in building a more inclusive and competitive national innovation ecosystem.

Xiaomi Accelerates Smart Home Expansion Amid Growing Adoption In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Smart home technology is rapidly gaining traction in Malaysia as more households adopt connected devices to enhance convenience, efficiency and control.

Ekuinas Invests In Ain Medicare Via RM1 Bln Tranche IV Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd (Ekuinas) has invested in a bumiputera manufacturer of sterile parenteral pharmaceutical products Ain Medicare Sdn Bhd via Ekuinas’ RM1 billion Tranche IV fund.

Taiwan's Advantech Inks Three Strategic MoUs At ASEAN Connect Conference 2026

GEORGE TOWN, April 6 (Bernama) -- Taiwanese electronics giant Advantech Co Ltd has signed three strategic memoranda of understanding (MoU) at the Advantech ASEAN Connect Conference 2026.

90 Pct Of Industry Players Expect Supply Chain Disruptions Within Two Weeks — FMM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict.