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By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor’s target of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM260 billion by 2030 has been described as realistic, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) expected to be one of the main drivers of the state’s economic growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called for stronger innovation capabilities among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers to support upgrading, localisation and participation in global value chains.
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- What began as a fondness for mushroom dishes has grown into a sustainable agribusiness for Noor Saiful Amri, a native of Pontian who now earns his living cultivating and supplying mushroom blocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments, industry players and local authorities need to consider awarding more contracts related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to accelerate the implementation and adaptation of AI technology in the economy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd has developed two new PLASTRON long-fibre thermoplastic (LFT) grades made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP), delivering mechanical performance equivalent to virgin material products.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of ringgit movements on Malaysia’s trade competitiveness is expected to remain manageable, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Philippine Supreme Court has enacted a set of rules governing electronic notarisation, establishing the framework for accredited electronic notarisation providers, audio-visual (AV) recorded remote notarisation, tamper-evident storage of recordings, and electronic transmittal of duplicate originals to clerks of court.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Red Sea Global (RSG), a vertically integrated real estate developer, has revealed plans to open an adventure and entertainment district named ADRENA to the public on March 1, following a soft launch for invited guests from Feb 15.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Many Malaysians may be tightening their belts, but when it comes to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, cutting back is often not an option, as households continue to prioritise festive spending despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Cape EMS Bhd will prioritise consistent profitability and disciplined execution over the next 12 to 24 months under its strategic transformation roadmap, CEB 2.0.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement with Arena Irama Sdn Bhd to dispose of its entire 50 per cent equity interest in KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway Sdn Bhd (KLKSE) -- the concessionaire of the LATAR Expressway -- for RM77 million.
JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has strengthened its position in the global low-carbon aviation fuel supply chain with the commissioning of a US$500 million (US$1=RM3.89) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor.
