Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Firm Ringgit Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, supported by positive sentiment from the stronger ringgit despite Wall Street’s downbeat performance.

Midstream, Downstream REE Production Companies Eligible For Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Companies involved in midstream and downstream production activities of Rare Earth Elements (REE) are eligible to be considered for incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, namely Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.   

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

Malaysia Attracts US$759 Mln Investments In AI, Supporting Over 60 Start-ups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a bright spot for Malaysia, attracting US$759 million in funding, supporting more than 60 local AI start-up companies from the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) to the first half of 2025, according to the 10th edition e-Conomy SEA Report 2025 by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

No Malaysia Airlines Aircraft Grounded Over Technical Problems -- Transport Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- No Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s (MAS) aircraft are currently grounded due to technical problems, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. 

Amoéba Partners Syngenta To Develop, Commercialise Biocontrol Solutions For EU, UK Markets 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- French greentech firm Amoéba SA is accelerating the commercialisation of its amoeba-derived bio-fungicide through a new collaboration with Syngenta Crop Protection, marking a major step toward introducing its next-generation biocontrol solutions in the European Union and United Kingdom.

Mitsubishi Electric To Transfer Motor, Industrial Units To EBARA In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric has agreed to transfer several key motor and industrial equipment businesses to EBARA Corporation, which marks a major reorganisation of its manufacturing portfolio.

Moratorium On Raw REE Export Aimed At Supporting Midstream Industry Development - NRES

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The government has decided to impose a moratorium on the export of raw rare-earth elements (REE) for a short-term phase from 2025 to 2027 to support the development of the midstream industry.

MAG Appoints Captain Nasaruddin As President And Group CEO, Succeeding Captain Izham

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar as its president and group chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026, a new designation succeeding the former group managing director position.

Khazanah-China Rare Earth Investment Should Be Accelerated – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged that Khazanah Nasional Bhd (Khazanah) accelerate its investment with China in rare earth element (REE) development to capitalise on the sector’s potential and ensure balanced regional development.

F&N Eyes New Dairy Opportunities Beyond Fresh Milk

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Fraser and Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) plans to expand its product range to include butter, cream, and yoghurt, viewing these as additional opportunities beyond fresh milk, depending on the success of the F&N AgriValley.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Positive Wall Street Cue

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s positive performance last week.