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Developing Skilled Energy Talent Key To Malaysia’s Power Generation Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 Bernama) -- The fourth annual Gas Turbine Power Generation Conference, to be hosted by Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (Edra) on November 4, is set to play a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of developing skilled energy talent to support Malaysia’s expanding power generation sector.

Sabah, Sarawak Not Sidelined, Prioritised In Rural Road Allocations – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Sabah and Sarawak have never been sidelined in rural road development, with allocations for the two states set to nearly triple between 2023 and 2027 compared with the preceding five years, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said.

Mother’s Determination Turns Home-based Soursop Venture Into Growing Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- When her child was diagnosed with eye cancer, Zai Suhana Mohd Tap, 44, faced the difficult decision of leaving her job to become a full-time caregiver while finding another way to support her family.

CIMB Islamic, PSDC Offer Technical Skills Training To Underprivileged Youth

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd, in collaboration with the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), has introduced a technical skills training programme to help underprivileged youth secure employment in Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) and manufacturing sectors.

Perak Mooted As Venue For JS-SEZ Master Plan Launch

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The government is considering Perak as the venue for the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) master plan, which could coincide with the two countries’ Annual Leaders’ Retreat scheduled to be held in the state on Dec 4.

2026 HASIL Month Tax Literacy Programme Reaches Nearly 300,000 Taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The tax literacy programme implemented by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) throughout the 2026 HASiL Month has involved nearly 300,000 taxpayers nationwide.

Penang Seeks To Boost Cruise Tourism With New '3I Strategy'

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 0.5 Pct In September Amid Weaknesses In Middle East, North America

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 0.5 per cent in September 2026 compared to the same month last year, reflecting weaknesses in the Middle East and North America.

Ni Hsin Unaware Of Reports Or Rumours Causing Share Price Fall

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Ni Hsin Group Bhd said it has no knowledge of any rumour or report concerning the group’s business and affairs that may account for the sharp price fall and high trading volume of its shares after Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd issued an unusual market activity (UMA) earlier today.

Silicon Island: 202 Hectares Reclaimed, Green Tech Park To Be Developed In 2027 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The development of Silicon Island in Penang will focus on the construction of a 283.28-hectare (ha) Green Tech Park in 2027, after 202.34 ha of the total 513.95 ha Phase 1 area had been reclaimed by October this year.

MAA Group Faces Going Concern Uncertainty Amid RM106.9 Mln Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- MAA Group Bhd’s external auditors, KPMG PLT, have issued an unqualified audit opinion on its financial statements for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026), while highlighting a material uncertainty related to the group’s ability to continue as a going concern.

YTL Construction Clinches Three Major Industry Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- YTL Construction has won three major industry awards, including two at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2026, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia.