Malaysia Focuses On High-value IC Design Activities To Strengthen The Semiconductor Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The government will focus on high-value activities in integrated circuit (IC) design as part of its efforts to strengthen its semiconductor industry and accelerate the development of high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

Development Of Low Altitude Economy Sector To Benefit Local Aerospace Industry -- Sim

SERDANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- The development of the low altitude economy (LAE) sector is expected to generate spillover effects on the local aerospace industry’s supply chain when maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies and critical component manufacturers obtain supplies from local suppliers.

Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Govt Undertaking Study To Establish National Water Reclamation Policy - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The government is undertaking a comprehensive study to establish policy and infrastructure foundations for a national water reclamation policy to support the development of data centres, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

ACCA Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference Calls For Smarter Public-Private Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) held its Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of strengthening economic resilience and deepening smarter collaborations between the public and private sectors as Malaysia advances key fiscal reforms amid a period of global uncertainty.

Petronas Drives New Momentum In Strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties Through Strategic Cooperation

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.

FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Ringgit Extends Gains On Strong Malaysian Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.

Shell Unveils Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car For Next-Gen EVs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Shell has unveiled its Triple 10 Challenge concept car, a ground-breaking proof-of-concept vehicle designed to showcase a new approach to battery electric vehicle (EV) design through advanced thermal management technology.

Malaysia's Aerospace, LAE Sectors Poised To Exceed RM100 Bln In Revenue By 2035

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The aerospace and low-altitude economy (LAE) segments could potentially generate RM100 billion in revenue by 2035, driven by emerging opportunities, according to the National Aerospace Industry Corporation Malaysia (NAICO Malaysia).

MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme Highlights Strategic Semiconductor Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today hosted the MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme, highlighting a strategic collaboration between GreatAsic Technology Sdn Bhd and Xenith Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor design capabilities.