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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- European business leaders are calling for a high-quality Malaysia-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) that delivers practical commercial outcomes while strengthening long-term investment and cooperation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The government is exploring the potential of seawater desalination technology as an alternative source to support industries with high water demand, including data centres.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A study by the Malaysian Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that costs associated with implementing the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) could reach RM970.7 million for Malaysia’s iron and steel industry in 2026, with the cost expected to rise progressively in subsequent years.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) recorded exports worth RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), reflecting continued strong growth momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has achieved a new record outstanding sukuk portfolio of US$7.4 billion following the issuance and reissuance of US$1.192 billion of short-term sukuk today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian listed companies continued to make steady progress in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, with the weighted average FTSE4Good ESG Score across the Main and ACE Markets rising 8.8 per cent between June 2025 and June 2026.
From K. Naveen Prabu
GUANGZHOU, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growing data centre industry is expected to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity capabilities, according to global cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions) has acquired H.M. Royal, a 101-year-old speciality distributor of rubber, plastics and adhesive additives, to strengthen its Performance Materials business and expand its presence in the United States (US).
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has invited industry players, government agencies, academia and members of the public to submit feedback by Sept 2 on a proposed national framework that will chart the country's Low Altitude Economy (LAE).
LABUAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions must adopt more intelligent, data-driven and risk-based compliance systems as financial crimes become increasingly digital, interconnected and difficult to trace.
LABUAN, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Financial institutions in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) must regard compliance as a strategic capability that strengthens competitiveness rather than merely a regulatory obligation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to move beyond data centres and nurture larger listed technology companies to attract global portfolio investment, said Principal Asset Management Bhd chief executive officer Munirah Khairuddin.
