US Solar Duties Threaten Malaysia's Role In Global Clean Energy Supply Chain - FMM

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The imposition of United States (US) duties on solar panels from Southeast Asia will have far-reaching implications on the manufacturing base across the region, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

New MAHB Shareholders Set To Drive Long-term Growth And Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) --  Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is undergoing a strategic transformation following its privatisation, with new shareholders focused on enhancing the passenger journey, remediating and revitalising infrastructure, and improving operational efficiency across the network.

Jingxing Group Commits RM1.9 Bln To Malaysia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Zhejiang Jingxing Paper Joint Stock Co. Ltd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Jingxing Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd, has committed RM1.9 billion to a phase two expansion of its operations in Banting, Selangor.

Bank Muamalat Becomes First ASNB Agent To Offer ASNB Wakaf Services

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has become the first Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) agent to serve as a distribution channel for ASNB Wakaf services.

HR Minister Urges Penang’s Tech Sector To Embrace Innovation And Reimagine Economic Future

GEORGE TOWN, April 21 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has called on Penang’s semiconductor and advanced technology industries to reimagine the state’s future amid global economic uncertainty, urging a bold shift from a traditional manufacturing hub to a high-value, innovation-driven economy.

Johor Moots ASEAN Industrial Park Set-up In JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is mooting the establishment of the ASEAN industrial park within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

JS- SEZ To Strengthen ASEAN’s Supply Chain Resilience – Tengku Zafrul

JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to enhance ASEAN's supply chain efficiency and resilience, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

JS-SEZ Business And Investment Forum Starts Tomorrow In JB

JOHOR BAHRU, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Business and Investment Forum will be held tomorrow at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre here, carrying the theme “JS-SEZ: Bridging Economies, Strengthening Supply Chains”.

DP World To Expand In ASEAN To Support Shift In Chinese Offshore Manufacturing

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) – Multinational logistics company DP World is deepening its presence in ASEAN to capitalise on Southeast Asia’s emergence as a key offshore manufacturing base for Chinese companies.

US Tariff Announcement Opens Up Opportunity For Strategic Overhaul To Bolster Malaysian Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Secures RM1.07 Bln Potential Exports From PM Anwar's Working Visit To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Thailand which ended today has attracted potential exports worth RM1.07 billion, including products such as automotive parts, construction, oil and gas, energy, and medical devices.

Malaysia Must Focus On Export Base Diversification, Quality Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.