PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is committed to supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), providing nearly US$600 million (US$1=RM4.2) in financing for clients investing in the area.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) — The Supply Chain Intelligent Management System (SCIMS), an initiative by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is set to go live in December 2025, according to MITI Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.
By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The development of Malaysia’s first satellite launch pad will be privately driven, with the government acting as the regulator, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Chang Lih Kang.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) concluded its participation at the 22nd ASEAN Expo by unveiling its Intelligent Island Manufacturing System (I²MS), New Energy Technology Matrix, and Starlight 730 Right-Hand Drive (RHD) version under the theme of “Wuling Going Global with New Quality”.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and India’s effort to upgrade the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) has made visible progress after nine negotiating rounds, and the pathway to a substantial conclusion by end-2025 is still open.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- British motorcycle maker Phelon & Moore has teamed up with legendary Italian design house Pininfarina to unveil the Capetown 7X, a limited edition, numbered adventure motorcycle, set to debut at EICMA 2025 in Milan, taking place from Nov 6 to 9.
NILAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Negeri Sembilan will establish its first modern automotive hub through the RM1 billion Auto City project at Nilai Smart City, covering 728.43 hectares (1,800 acres), Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, a manufacturer of parts and systems for the automotive and heavy-vehicle industry, has reported a net income of 13.6 million euros for the first half (1H) of 2025, a decrease of 32.9 per cent compared to the same period last year. (1 Euro = RM4.93)
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) rose 4.2 per cent to 73,041 units in August from 70,101 units in July, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
By Zairina Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken the right step in making hydrogen car technology a national priority of its clean energy initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), but the right policies, tariffs and incentives are key ingredients to make it work.
