Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.

MSMEs, Local Traders Must Be Empowered To Benefit From Economic Growth -- Armizan

BATU KAWAN, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government wants to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and local traders so they can become key contributors to national economic growth and benefit from sustained economic expansion, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Cautious Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is expected to remain cautious next week, with investor sentiment likely to be shaped by the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision, developments in West Asia, oil prices and shifts in US interest rate expectations.

RM800 Mln Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri To Meet Regional, Cross-border Healthcare Demand

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) today marked the groundbreaking of Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri (SMCIP), its first hospital in southern Malaysia, involving a total capital expenditure of RM800 million. 

Chery Auto’s LEPAS To Host Global Elegant Lifestyle Week In October

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- LEPAS, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chery Auto, will host its inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week in October during the 2026 Chery International User Summit.

No Govt Bailout Discussions For AirAsia -- Tony Fernandes

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has not had any discussions with the government over a bailout and remains confident in its liquidity and business sustainability, said co-founder and adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.

Exports Of Sarawak's Timber, Timber-based Products Reach RM1.16 Bln As Of June

KUCHING, Sept 18  (Bernama) -- The export value of timber and timber-based products from Sarawak is estimated to have reached RM1.16 billion as of June this year, said Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Pusaka) general manager Datuk Zainal Abidin Abdullah.

Johor Plantation's iSPOC Expansion A Medium-term Catalyst -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s (JPG) expansion from plantation core to integrated palm oil player is seen as a potential medium-term catalyst, particularly with the commencement and ramp-up of its Integrated Sustainable Palm Oil Complex (iSPOC).

Emerging Technologies Could Unlock New Opportunities For Malaysia’s Blue Economy - Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Emerging technologies such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wind-powered hydrogen production and green maritime solutions could open new opportunities for Malaysia’s Blue Economy, according to experts from Malaysia and Japan.

Univar Solutions Expands Dow Distribution Agreement In North America

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (Univar Solutions), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from the Univar Solutions division, has expanded its agreement with Dow to distribute speciality ingredients for homecare and industrial cleaning applications across the United States and Canada.