Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Space Tech Cooperation

By Zarul Effendi Razali

LANGKAWI, May 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN countries must intensify collaboration in space technology to strengthen knowledge-sharing and capacity-building across the region, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) Director-General Datuk Azlikamil Napiah said.

ASEAN Urged To Close MSME Gaps To Unlock Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- A prominent Malaysian private sector official has urged ASEAN to prioritise strategies and policies that address the challenges facing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to ensure the regional economy fully benefits from their potential.

Netherlands' Neways Opens Manufacturing Facility In Selangor, Reaffirms Growth Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Netherlands-based Neways Electronics has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Selangor, reaffirming its growth strategy and positioning the company to meet growing regional demand while enhancing its global manufacturing footprint.

Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Remains On Track With Lower 1Q Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.

ECRL Extension To Sungai Golok Would Complete Eastern ASEAN Rail Link -- DON

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Extending the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) from Kota Bharu to Sungai Golok would complete the missing eastern corridor of the Singapore–Kunming Rail Link (SKRL), unlocking Malaysia’s strategic potential in cross-border logistics, an expert said.

Public Bank Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.75 Bln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM1.75 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared with RM1.65 billion in the same period last year.

Airbus Extends Contract With Mindef On Access To X-Band Satellite Services

LANGKAWI, May 21 (Bernama) -- Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) to extend the Malaysian Armed Forces’ (MAF) access to X-band satellite services, reaffirming its longstanding support to Malaysia’s defence communications infrastructure.

PKFZ Unveils New Masterplan For Future-Ready And Smart Zone

PORT KLANG, May 20 (Bernama) -- Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ), Malaysia’s premier integrated commercial and industrial free zone, unveiled the PKFZ 2.0 masterplan today, a bold new vision for a future-ready and smart zone. 

CT Group Showcases Advanced Tech At National Assembly Exhibition

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- CT Group was among a select group of private enterprises invited to participate in a special exhibition held at the National Assembly Building, Hanoi, aimed at implementing Vietnam’s Resolution No. 68-NQ/TW on private economic development.

MIGHT Launches Four Strategic Reports To Guide Policymakers, Investors And Industry Players

LANGKAWI, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) has launched four strategic industry reports aimed at guiding policymakers, investors, and industry players in identifying opportunities, risks, and mitigation strategies.

IMM Investment Secures Hamilton Lane Backing In Landmark Asia Secondary Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- IMM Investment, a prominent Korean asset manager, and Hamilton Lane, a global private markets firm, announced the completion of a strategic secondary transaction involving the IMM Infra 8th Private Equity Fund.

Petronas Chemicals Reports 1Q 2025 Net Loss Of RM18 Mln Despite Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) due to unrealised foreign exchange losses, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from the specialities segment, among others, despite recording a higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.