Li Qiang At ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Boosts Regional Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang's presence at the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week reflects China's strong commitment to regional cooperation.

EXIM Bank To Support Mac World's Expansion Into Gulf Region With Strategic Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) has inked a financing agreement with Mac World Food Industries LLC, a subsidiary of Mac World Group, to support its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market.

Malaysian Delegation In China To Boost Ties In Palm Oil Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia is strengthening its strategic trade ties with China through a week-long official mission led by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin, aimed at unlocking new market potential for palm oil and promoting innovation in downstream products.

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

Extend ECRL To Sungai Golok To Boost Malaysia-Thailand Trade – Thai Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Thailand's ambassador to Malaysia, Lada Phumas, has suggested that Malaysia’s East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which starts in Kota Bharu, be extended to the Sungai Golok border to enhance rail connectivity between Thailand and Malaysia.

Maritime Sector Not Immune To Tariff War, With Small Firms Facing Potential Death Blow

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.

Netherland’s Oryx Stainless Opens New Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 (Bernama) – The Oryx Stainless Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of recycled stainless steel raw materials headquartered in the Netherlands, has opened a new facility in Johor.

Sarawak Studies Scotland-UK Model On Carbon Revenue Distribution Mechanism Framework

KUCHING, May 3 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak government is studying the relationship model between Scotland and the United Kingdom (UK) as a reference in devising a mechanism for distributing carbon levy revenue as well as regulations between the state and federal governments.

Exporters Must Ensure Rubber Gloves Are Made Locally To Receive MITI's Certificate Of Origin -- Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Companies that export rubber gloves must ensure that the entire manufacturing process of their products takes place within the country in order to qualify for the certificate of origin issued by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Simmtech's Sustio Opens Second Operation Facility In Penang, Completes Phase 2 Expansion Worth RM326 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Premier manufacturer and supplier of printed circuit boards (PCBs), Sustio Sdn Bhd, a Simmtech Group company, has completed its RM326 million phase 2 expansion with the inauguration of its second operations facility in Batu Kawan, Penang.

FMM Urges Further Delay To SST Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has urged the government to defer the implementation of the expanded sales and service tax (SST) beyond the new date of June 1, 2025, flagging its potential impact on businesses and consumers.

Thailand Eyes Halal Sector To Deepen Economic Ties With Malaysia — Thai Chamber Of Commerce

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Thai Chamber of Commerce views the halal sector as a promising platform for deeper economic collaboration between Thailand and Malaysia.