Scientex Among Top Gainers In Early Trade Following Positive 1Q Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- b Bhd was among the top gainers in early trade today following positive earnings results in the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026).

Scientex's 1Q Net Profit Rises 11.1 Pct To RM142.91 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd’s net profit increased by 11.1 per cent to RM142.91 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended Oct 31, 2025, compared with RM128.61 million in the same period last year, driven by higher revenue in packaging and property segments. 

Equativ Launches AI Media Planning Agent To Boost Buyer Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Equativ, an independent media platform, announced the global launch of its Media Planning Agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) co-planner embedded directly into the Maestro by Equativ platform.

InvestPenang, Intel To Continue Working Closely To Support Penang’s Transition Into Next-Generation Technologies

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- InvestPenang and Intel Corporation will continue working closely together to strengthen Penang as the state transitions into the critical areas of advanced packaging and next-generation technologies.

Intel Announces Additional RM860 Mln Investment To Make Malaysia Its Assembly Operations Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Intel Corporation has announced an additional investment worth RM860 million to make Malaysia its assembly and test operations hub, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Lubrizol Unveils Breakthrough Technologies At Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Lubrizol, a global leader in speciality chemicals, gathered over 150 industry leaders, technical experts, and strategic partners at its inaugural Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit in Shanghai.

Malaysia Eyes Larger Share Of South Korea’s Halal Food Market

SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal products are poised to gain a stronger foothold in South Korea’s fast-growing convenience and premium food sector, driven by rising demand for halal, organic and sustainably sourced goods.

Malaysia Aims To Move Up E&E Value Chain -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s next strategy for the electrical and electronic (E&E) and semiconductor industry is to scale up its value chain amid global trade challenges, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

Over 13,000 Engineers, Skilled Technical Personnel Trained, Absorbed Into Chip Industry Since NSS Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- A total of 13,679 engineers and skilled technical personnel have been trained, certified and absorbed into various segments of the semiconductor industry since the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) was launched in May 2024.

Maybank Facilitates RM15 Bln Financing And Investments In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has facilitated more than RM15 billion into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), comprising RM10 billion in committed financing and up to RM5.35 billion in investment interests via letters of intent (LOIs) from clients.

AITIGA Upgrade, Semiconductor Collaboration To Drive ASEAN-India Economic Ties -- Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 9 (Bernama) -- The upcoming upgrade of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) and expanding semiconductor collaboration with India are expected to shape the next phase of ASEAN-India economic ties, an analyst said.