APIRC Aims To Develop 12 SMEs, Attract RM8.5 Bln Investments By 2030

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Advanced Packaging Institute and Research Centre (APIRC) aims to develop 12 local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the advanced packaging ecosystem and attract new investments worth RM8.5 billion by 2030.

Businesses Expect Softer Outlook In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Account For 88.9 Pct Of April Exports -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 88.9 per cent of April 2026’s total, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Perak Trade Mission To China Generates Commitments Worth RM1.6 Bln - MB

IPOH, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Perak state government trade and investment mission to China has opened up new prospects and commitments worth more than RM1.6 billion.

Ann Joo's Unit Has New Potential Buyer After Deal With Southern Steel Falls Through

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd (Ann Joo) has proposed to dispose of its 100 per cent equity interest in Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB) to Singapore-based Green Esteel Pte Ltd following the mutual termination of a heads of agreement to sell the stake to Southern Steel Bhd today.

Chinese Company Strengthens Perak’s Automotive Industry With RM160 Mln Investment - Saarani

IPOH, May 22 (Bernama) -- Chinese automotive component manufacturer Yantai Yatong Precision Mechanical Corporation is investing RM160 million to set up a new factory in Perak, further strengthening the state’s position as a growing automotive industry hub.

Ningbo Fresh Technology To Invest RM263 Mln To Expand Tanjong Malim Operations

IPOH, May 21 (Bernama) -- Ningbo Fresh Technology Co Ltd of China will invest an additional RM263 million in Tanjong Malim, Perak, hence further strengthening the country’s automotive industry ecosystem.

Malakoff Subsidiaries Secure PPA Extensions For 1,732MW Lumut Power Plants

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s subsidiaries, GB3 Sdn Bhd and Segari Energy Ventures Sdn Bhd (SEV), have signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Tenaga Nasional Bhd to extend the operations of two gas-fired power plants in Lumut, Perak.

Digital Investments, AI Continue To Support Malaysia's Economic Growth -- Amir Hamzah

GEORGE TOWN, May 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth prospects remain positive, supported by inflows of foreign and domestic investments and sustained demand in the artificial intelligence (AI), data centre, and semiconductor sectors.

RM1 Billion NexQuantum AI Park Launched In Perak

IPOH, May 15 (Bernama) -- Cahya Suria Services Sdn Bhd and Suzhou EnnoThing Technology Co Ltd have formalised a strategic partnership through NexQuantum 1 Sdn Bhd to develop the NexQuantum artificial intelligence (AI) digital park in Perak.

Sand Unit Price Index Rises 0.4-14.5 Pct Nationwide In April 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand has jumped in April 2026, ranging from 0.4 per cent to 14.5 per cent nationwide, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Azizan Jaafar Appointed New CEO Of VentureTECH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has appointed Azizan Jaafar as its chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.