MITI Says No Official Decision Yet On BYD's Tanjung Malim Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to receive any official information on whether Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD will proceed with its planned investment in Tanjung Malim, Perak.

Govt Diversifies Gas Supply Sources To Strengthen National Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is prioritising Malaysia's energy security by diversifying access to large-scale gas resources that could broaden supply options and enhance the country's energy resilience.

Press Metal To Raise PMB Technology Stake To 58.8 Pct In RM464.95 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd plans to acquire a 35.6 per cent stake in PMB Technology Bhd for RM464.95 million in cash, raising its interest to a controlling 58.8 per cent from 23.2 per cent.

Detailed Study Needed To Assess Anti-competitive Practices On E-commerce Platforms -- Senator

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Low prices for goods offered on e-commerce platforms cannot be directly considered as predatory pricing or anti-competitive practices, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Marhamah Rosli.

Nippon Paint China Makes ARCHIDEX 2026 Debut As It Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) – As Southeast Asia accelerates the adoption of green building standards and upgrades its manufacturing base, demand for energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies in the construction and industrial sectors continues to grow, creating new opportunities for Chinese building materials companies to expand across the region.

More Than 14.2 Mln Individuals Received BUDI95, With Over 13.4 Bln Litres Consumed - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- More than 14.2 million out of 16.7 million people who are eligible for the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy have benefitted from the programme, involving the consumption of more than 13.4 billion litres of RON95 fuel, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Perodua Cuts Axia Prices, Passes Operational Savings To Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has today reduced the price of its Axia model, Malaysia's most affordable compact car model, by up to RM4,700, effective immediately. 

Fuel Supply Across Petronas Stations to Be Stable, Sufficient Until September -- Azalina

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The supply of fuel (including petrol and diesel) at Petronas gas stations nationwide is expected to be stable and sufficient until September, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Legal and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. 

TH Heeds RCI Recommendations, Distributes Profits Based On Audited Results

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) profit distribution is only announced based on audited financial results, thus strengthening the integrity of the financial reporting process and increasing depositors' confidence in the institution. 

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

TH's RM10 Bln Loss Could Have Funded B40 Haj Pilgrims For Over 20 Years

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The RM10 billion loss incurred by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could have funded haj subsidies for a larger number of muassasah pilgrims -- particularly those from the B40 group -- to perform the pilgrimage over a period of more than 20 years.

Govt Shifts Focus To Scaling Up MSMEs After Resilient 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector remains resilient as the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7 per cent to almost RM690 billion in 2025.