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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.
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By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin & Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz ends his term as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister today, leaving behind a sweeping vision for Malaysia's future, where companies from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to major players can rise to become global contenders.
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KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to achieve a 35 per cent skilled workforce and 3.6 per cent productivity growth by 2030 as part of efforts to strengthen the nation’s competitiveness, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.
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JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to strengthening economic and technological cooperation with South Africa, including in the semiconductor sector, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
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From Saraswathi Muniappan
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is ready to open access for products such as chicken, bird’s nest and animal feed for export to Ethiopia, in addition to offering expertise in oil palm cultivation and high-quality seedlings, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to lead the development of a secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy system in Southeast Asia (SEA) by combining stable policies with investable projects, modern infrastructure, and skilled human capital.
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BATU GAJAH, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- More than 20,000 job opportunities will be created through the Ipoh Sentral development project which is expected to be a major catalyst for Perak's economic growth in the next few years.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — The creation of SemiconStart, a new incubator programme for semiconductor startups is seen as a positive and timely initiative to help build Malaysian champions in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Carsome has highlighted the need for a clear long-term automotive roadmap to sustain industry growth and investor confidence following the tabling of Budget 2026.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must ensure that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses align with Malaysia’s economic priorities, such as value-added job creation in manufacturing, five-year development plans, and future-led energy transition initiatives including renewable energy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will facilitate the export of agricultural and livestock products from Pakistan, including beef and other types of meat, to the country as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation between the two nations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.