Oriental Holdings Posts Net Loss Of RM59.67 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Oriental Holdings Bhd recorded a net loss of RM59.67 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from a net profit of RM38.19 million in 2Q 2024.

Toshiba Unveils Compact High-voltage Photorelay For EV Battery Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the "TLX9161T", an automotive photorelay engineered for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, with volume shipments having begun.

Volkswagen Malaysia Partners PKT Logistics To Enhance Inbound, Outbound Logistics Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Volkswagen Group Malaysia (VGM) has forged a partnership with PKT Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd (PKT) in an effort to further enhance its logistics efficiency in the country.

Merdeka Sales Set To Drive Malaysia's Automotive TIV Growth For August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) for August 2025 is expected to be stronger than July 2025, driven by aggressive Merdeka celebration sales.

Malaysia's Automotive TIV Higher By 28 Pct In July -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) jumped 28 per cent to 70,057 units in July, compared to 54,863 units in June 2025, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Trump’s 300 Pct Chip Tariffs Threaten Global Semiconductor Industry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – United States (US) President Donald Trump’s move to impose up to 300 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chip imports into the US will be a devastating blow to the global industry.

Iran-Israel Conflict Triggered Surge In Global Oil Prices -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said the recent Iran-Israel armed conflict led to a surge in global oil prices, which in turn increased the cost of raw materials and logistics.

SIC Eyes Long-Term Expansion After Return To Profitability - CEO

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) – After weathering the financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is charting a new growth trajectory, anchored by land monetisation, strategic investments and expanded commercial offerings.

GATE 2025 Set To Attract RM500 Mln In Trade, Investment Value -- MARii

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Global Automotive Technology Expo (GATE) 2025 is set to attract around RM500 million in terms of trade and investment value, said its co-organiser, the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii).

FPT Unveils AI Platform To Accelerate Global Digital Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Global information technology (IT) firm, FPT has launched its new artificial intelligence (AI) platform FleziPT, positioning itself as a full-stack AI-first company ready to lead large-scale enterprise transformation worldwide.

Spirit Aerosystems' Stable Earnings Are Expected To Strengthen DRB-HICOM's Financial Performance - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Spirit AeroSystems Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s stable earnings are expected to complement Composites Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CTRM) operations and strengthen DRB-Hicom Bhd’s overall financial performance, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

EON Bhd Targets To Sell More Than 12,000 Vehicles In 2025

SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Edaran Otomobil Nasional (EON) Bhd has targeted to sell more than 12,000 vehicles this year.