Malaysia's Inflation Rises At Slower Rate Of 1.8 Pct In 2024 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased at a slower rate of 1.8 per cent in 2024 versus 2.5 per cent in 2023, with the index points standing at 132.8 in 2024 against 130.4 recorded in the previous year, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

ECRL Completion To Boost East Coast Development, Attract More Chinese Investments

BEIJING, April 28 (Bernama) -- The completion of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project by the end of 2027 under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is poised to unlock the development potential of Peninsular Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Kuantan Industrial Park, while attracting more Chinese investments. 

TNB Doubles Capex To RM42.9 Bln To Back Energy Transition Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has more than doubled its budgeted capital expenditure (capex) to RM42.9 billion — comprising RM26.6 billion in base capex and RM16.3 billion in contingent capex — to support infrastructure development for Malaysia’s energy transition.

Malaysia’s Great Shift: Navigating The High Stakes Of Targeted Subsidies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia embarks on one of the most ambitious reforms to its economic framework in recent decades, the issue of targeted subsidy for diesel has taken centre stage.

HLIB Bullish On MNH DC Prospects, Lifts Target To RM1.74

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive on the outlook for MN Holdings Bhd (MNH), citing its strong exposure to high-growth sectors such as solar and data centres (DC).

ECRL Project Achieves 81.07 Per Cent Progress For Kota Bharu - Selangor Alignment

PASIR PUTEH, April 17 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is now on track for completion by December 2026, with the entire alignment from Kota Bharu to Selangor recording a work progress of 81.07 per cent as of last month.

Petronas Unit Secures Additional Gas Supply Via Thailand-Malaysia Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Petronas Energy & Gas Trading Sdn Bhd (PEGT) has secured an additional 155 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of gas supply via the Trans Thailand-Malaysia gas pipeline system, bringing the total to 400 mmscfd.

Sorrellicious Legacy Sets Sights On Southeast Asia With Dry Roselle Exports This Year

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Sorellicious Legacy, a manufacturer of fresh roselle-based products operating in Klang, Selangor, aims to export dried roselle to the Southeast Asian market by the end of this year.

Sapura Energy Secures RM40 Mln Offshore Facilities Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Sapura Energy Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Sapura Fabrication Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM40 million contract for maintenance, construction and modification services for offshore facilities in Peninsular Malaysia.

Petronas Gas Reaffirms Commitment To Safety, Reliability Following Putra Heights Fire Incident

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) reaffirms that it always adheres to stringent safety measures in line with international standards at all levels of its operations. 

Rubber Production Incentive Not Activated In March -- MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for March 2025 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).

CAB Cakaran Opens 15th Outlet In Penang, Plans 100 More In The Next Decade

GEORGE TOWN, March 26 (Bernama) -- One of Malaysia's largest food producers, CAB Cakaran Corporation Bhd, has expanded its retail footprint with the opening of its 15th medium-sized supermarket, Home Mart Fresh & Frozen Sdn Bhd, in Sri Rambai, Bukit Mertajam.