Govt Urged To Scrap 5 Pct Sales Tax On Sawn Timber, Review SST Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to exempt the five per cent sales tax on sawn timber and to review the expanded scope of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which has resulted in double taxation for the timber and wood-based industries.

China Signals Interest In Strengthening Trade And Investment, Proposes MoU -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- China has signalled its intention to deepen trade and investment cooperation with Malaysia by proposing a memorandum of understanding (MoU), following recent discussions in Beijing on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

SATO Vietnam Implements RFID Label Solution For Hayabusa, Boosting Supply Chain Traceability

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- SATO Vietnam Solutions Co Ltd, part of the global SATO Group, has deployed an RFID label printing solution for Hayabusa Vietnam Co Ltd, enhancing operational efficiency, cost control, and traceability at its Vietnam factory.

SINTX, EVONIK Ink Supply Deal To Scale Silicon Nitride-PEEK For AI-Designed Implants

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- SINTX Technologies Inc (SINTX) has signed a supply agreement with Evonik Corporation (EVONIK) to manufacture its proprietary silicon nitride–PEEK (SiN/PEEK) compound for artificial intelligence (AI)‑assisted additive manufacturing of patient‑specific implants.

Zafrul’s Industrial Master Plan A Sweeping Vision For Local Companies To Be Global Contenders

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – The ringgit ended flat against the US dollar today as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting next week.

NETR Boosts Domestic Demand For Electric Buses, Enhancing Malaysia’s Competitiveness

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR), which aims to increase the use of electric buses significantly, is seen as opening up new growth opportunities for local manufacturers, including Johor-based Gemilang Coachwork Sdn Bhd.

DMDI Ventures Launches Maiden Electrical Store In Melaka

MELAKA, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Dunia Melayu Dunia Islam (DMDI), through its subsidiary DMDI Ventures, has launched its first electrical goods store that features the Selamat brand.

Perodua Launches First EV Involving Development Cost Of RM800 Mln, Local Expertise

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) today launched its first battery electric vehicle (EV), the QV-E, priced at RM80,000 (without insurance and excluding the battery), as part of its effort to develop a sustainable EV ecosystem.

RKB Initiative Under MITI Boosts Access To Financing, Strengthens Aerospace Supply Chain

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is already translating into tangible impact, improving service delivery, reducing red tape and fostering a more business-friendly environment.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias in cautious mode next week.

RKB Initiative Transforms SME Experience By Cutting Red Tape, Boosting Efficiency

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is changing the narrative for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the aerospace industry, who previously had to deal with bureaucratic obstacles that felt like navigating a maze, including lengthy approvals, repeated paperwork, and unpredictable delays.