Government To Approve Data Centre Projects Only If Energy, Water Supply Are Sufficient -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that it will only approve data centre projects after ensuring that energy and water supply capacity is sufficient to meet the needs of the people and local industries.

CIMB, Cagamas Pioneer Malaysia's First MYOR-I Benchmark Transactions Worth RM650 mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) --  CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd and Cagamas Bhd have partnered to execute three landmark transactions totalling RM650 million comprising Malaysia's first Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i)-referenced Islamic Medium Term Notes (Sukuk), Islamic Profit Rate Swap (IPRS) and Islamic Asset Purchase Transaction. 

Cagamas Completes Malaysia’s First MYOR-i Referenced Sukuk, IPRS Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Cagamas Bhd has successfully executed Malaysia’s first Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i)-referenced Islamic Medium Term Notes (sukuk) and Islamic Profit Rate Swap (IPRS) transactions, comprising a RM300 million one-year MYOR-i sukuk and a RM100 million five-year MYOR-i IPRS.

Public, Businesses Must Be Prepared For Challenges Arising From Hormuz Closure -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Jati Tinggi Secures RM22.6 Mln Data Centre-Related Contracts In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Infrastructure utilities engineering solutions provider Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's (JTGB) wholly owned subsidiary has secured two data centre-related contracts in Johor worth a combined value of RM22.6 million.

Malaysia's Property Market To Remain Supported By Infrastructure, Specialised Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's property market is expected to remain supported by investment activity, infrastructure development and demand for specialised assets in the second half of 2026 (2H2026).

Govt Not Planning To Reverse Decision New CBU EV Import Rules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to reverse the recently announced new rules for importing completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs), according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Selangor Launches 'BLAST' To Integrate Local SMEs Into Global Supply Chains

SHAH ALAM, July 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has launched the Invest Selangor Business Linkages and Advancement Programme (BLAST) to build the capacity and competitiveness of local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and integrate them into high-value global supply chains. 

Global Supply Crisis: MITI, Economy Ministry To Engage Manufacturers On Cost Pressures - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease cost pressures.

Malaysia, South Korea Launch AI Academy To Train Digital Talent

SHAH ALAM, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital today launched the Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy (KADA), a joint initiative with the Republic of Korea to develop industry-ready artificial intelligence (AI) and digital professionals in Malaysia.

Shipping Recovery To Take Time As Malaysian Ports Prepare For Hormuz Backlog

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13  (Bernama) – Ports, shipping lines and cargo owners are now confronting the formidable task of restoring global supply chains and clearing a backlog of vessels and cargo built up during months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a process that industry players say could take weeks or even months.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.