Economy

Holafly Study Finds Exact-Day eSIM Plans Offer Greater Value

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Holafly’s Travel eSIM Value Index 2026 found that travellers can overpay for international eSIM coverage when fixed-duration plans do not match the length of their trips.

Maxis Deploys Nokia Optical Technology To Boost AI, Enterprise Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has deployed Nokia’s optical transport technology to enhance its nationwide and cross-border network infrastructure amid surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise connectivity.

Gas Malaysia, Petronas Gas To Study Pipeline Link For Yan Regasification Terminal

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has entered into a joint study and collaboration agreement (JSCA) with Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) to study the development of an onshore lateral pipeline to connect the proposed regasification terminal (RGT) Yan project to the Peninsular Gas Utilisation (PGU) system.

P.A. Resources Secures RM255.45 Mln Banking Facilities For Working Capital, New Plant

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- P.A. Resources Bhd (PARB), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, has accepted additional banking facilities totalling RM255.45 million to support the group’s existing operations and the development of a new plant.

Hengyuan, Shell Ink Term Sheet To Extend Offtake Agreement For 10-year Tenure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Hengyuan Refining Company Bhd (HRC) has entered into a binding term sheet with Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (SMT) and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd (STSB) (collectively, Shell) for the renewal of the long-term product offtake agreement for a 10-year tenure. 

Real Estate Industry Hopes Govt Will Extend Stamp Duty Exemption In Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The real estate industry hopes the government will extend the first-time homebuyer stamp duty exemption in Budget 2027, along with other measures to improve housing affordability.

Pekat Group Secures RM57.18 mln Hyperscale Data Centre Subcontracts In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Pekat Group Bhd’s indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Pekat E & LP Sdn Bhd, has secured three subcontracts worth a combined RM57.18 million.

NYO3 Debuts LPC Omega-3 Products, Expands Global Partnership Network 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- NYO3 International AS unveiled its new  lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-powered product line and launched its "Global Partner Program" at Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok from Sept 2 to 4, as the company expands its international cooperation network.

Bumiputera Companies’ GDP Contribution Target To Be Reviewed -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The target to increase the contribution of Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 15 per cent to potentially double by 2035 will be reviewed in greater detail at the end of this year or early next year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

PDI Technologies To Showcase Connected Solutions At São Paulo Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies announced it will showcase connected technologies for fuel distributors, retailers, convenience operators, and foodservice businesses at the ExpoPostos & Conveniência 2026 from Sept 8 to 10 at São Paulo Expo.

EB5 Capital Achieves Full Early Repayment Of JF38 Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- EB5 Capital has announced the full early repayment of JF38 – Hutchinson Island Apartments, a 288-unit multifamily development in Savannah, Georgia.

Shenzhen Forum Advances Asia-Pacific Media Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The Asia-Pacific Media Forum in Shenzhen has brought together more than 400 representatives from over 220 media organisations, think tanks, government bodies, diplomatic missions, United Nations (UN) agencies and international organisations from 42 countries and regions.