Malaysia Can Be Catalyst For ASEAN-China Semiconductor, Infrastructure Integration - Economist

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

BEIJING, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia holds a strong potential to serve as a regional catalyst in semiconductor innovation and infrastructure connectivity, offering a strategic gateway for enhanced ASEAN-China economic integration. 

DPD, Invest Energy To Power AI Data Centre In Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- DPS Resources Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with Invest Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd (IEVSB) to develop solar farms and sustainable infrastructure for its artificial intelligence (AI) data centre and high-tech industrial park in Alor Gajah, Melaka.

RM1.4 Bln investment Realised By ECERDC In Pahang, Q1 2025

KUANTAN, April 10 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) continues to strengthen economic growth in Pahang by realising RM1.4 billion in investment in the first quarter of this year (1Q 2025).

Perma-Pipe Secures Over US$27 Mln In Global Energy, Infrastructure Deals

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc (Perma-Pipe) has announced it has secured multiple project awards totalling more than US$27 million across the Americas and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. (US$1=RM4.47)

PNB To Strengthen Portfolio By Exiting Legacy Investments

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) is looking to exit its positions in legacy investments, allowing it to strengthen other asset classes, including fixed income, said its deputy president and group chief executive officer, Datuk Rick Ramli.

AmBank Islamic Grants RM180 Mln Financing To Nextgreen For Technology Park Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- AmBank Islamic Bhd has granted up to RM180 million in financing facilities to Nextgreen Global Bhd’s subsidiary, Ultimate Ivory Sdn Bhd, to fund land reclamation, infrastructure development and utilities for Nextgreen’s Green Technology Park (GTP) in Pahang.

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Malaysia Records RM1.67 Bln In Sales At Gulfood 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM1.67 billion in export sales at Gulfood 2025, surpassing the initial target of RM680 million. 

Chemlite's IPO And Facility Expansion Bolster Malaysia's E&E Industry - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) --  Chemlite Innovation Bhd’s (Chemlite) initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its strategic expansion, underscoring its commitment to innovation and bolstering Malaysia’s industrial ecosystem.

PDC, SP Setia Team Up To Develop Industrial Park With RM1.2 Bln GDV

GEORGE TOWN, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Penang Development Corporation (PDC) has partnered with SP Setia Bhd to develop an industrial park in Bandar Setia Fontaines, Bertam near here with a gross development value (GDV) of RM1.2 billion to RM1.6 billion. 

Sime Darby Property Sees Strong Growth In High Rise Segment, Signals Shift In Market Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd is seeing a significant shift in its development strategy, with high rise projects contributing significantly to its revenue growth for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024), reflecting changing market trends and buyer demand.

Malaysia Committed To Explore New Ways To Boost Trade, investment With Cuba

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed and welcomes new suggestions on ways to fully realise the trade and investment potential between Malaysia and Cuba.