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.

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.

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.

Strong Industrial Base Driving Penang’s Rise In Renewable Energy – MPSEA

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.

Bargain-hunting Likely To Lift Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see bargain-hunting activity emerge next week after its recent consolidation, as investors reassess market sentiment ahead of key global macroeconomic signals.

More Bumiputera Businesses Should Tap Into High-value Sectors, Says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government hopes to see greater participation from the Bumiputera business community in high-value sectors such as digital technology and green innovation.

Proton Sourced RM3.2 Bln Worth Of Parts, Components From Local Vendors This Year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value.

Malaysia’s GDP To Grow 4.0 Pct In 2026 On Strong Sectoral Momentum -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.

MITI To Ensure JV Projects With Foreign Companies Make Significant Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that every joint venture (JV) project with foreign companies makes a significant contribution to the development of local workforce capacity and competencies.

Genting Plantations' 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM86.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd posted a net profit of RM86.50 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, up from RM83.05 million a year earlier amid stronger palm kernel (PK) prices and better sales volume.

WE2025 Serves As Platform For Malaysia, Kosovo To Deepen Trade Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The second day of WE2025: Future in Motion: Women in Trade, Investment and Leadership saw closer engagement between Malaysia and Kosovo, focusing on opportunities to foster economic cooperation between the two countries.

Government Attracts Over RM70.7 Bln In Investments Through NSS As Of June 2025 — Lim

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has successfully attracted more than RM70.7 billion in investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) since its launch last year until June 2025.