East Coast Poised To Become Food Security Hub, Green Economy Leader - MIDA

KUANTAN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s East Coast region has strong potential to become a key hub for national food security and a leading centre for the green economy through greater investment in renewable energy. 

Govt Boosts Rubber Glove Industry With Improved Regulations, Enhances Traceability

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening regulations governing rubber glove manufacturing and exports to address industry overcapacity while enhancing the traceability of Malaysian-made gloves.

NYO3 Debuts LPC Omega-3 Products, Expands Global Partnership Network 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- NYO3 International AS unveiled its new  lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC)-powered product line and launched its "Global Partner Program" at Vitafoods Asia 2026, held in Bangkok from Sept 2 to 4, as the company expands its international cooperation network.

Smart Logistics Modernises Malaysia-Singapore Cross-border Freight -- FedEx

SINGAPORE, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- Express logistics operators are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technology across their ground networks to boost cross-border freight efficiency ahead of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) integration.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike following stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

BYD To Unveil Malaysia EV Development Plan Within A Week

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

SHENZHEN, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd is expected to announce within a week its next move for further expansion in Malaysia, amid questions over whether the automaker will collaborate with a local partner or establish its own manufacturing facility.

SkyGate NHJ Technology opens Manufacturing Facility In Penang 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn Bhd has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in the Perai Free Industrial Zone, Penang, expanding its technology-driven precision engineering presence in Malaysia.

Safety Is Non-Negotiable For MAG, Will Do Annual Drug Screening Among Crew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Safety remains a non-negotiable priority for Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) as it continues to strengthen its safety measures, processes and standards, its president and group chief executive officer, Captain Nasaruddin A Bakar, said. 

SkyGate NHJ Technology To Invest US$30 Mln In Smart Manufacturing Facility In Penang

BUTTERWORTH, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- SkyGate NHJ Technology Sdn Bhd plans to invest US$30 million (US$1=RM4.03) to develop a smart manufacturing facility in Penang, with the investment to be carried out in two phases.

Harmonised Standards, ‘Single Window’ Clearance Key To Seamless Cross-border Trade For JS-SEZ

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

SINGAPORE, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Establishing a single-window trade system and harmonising regulatory standards between Malaysia and Singapore are vital steps to achieve seamless cross-border integration and fully unlock the economic potential of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), according to a leading express logistics company.

China's Mingyang Eyes Bigger Role In Malaysia’s Energy Transition Under NETR

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

GUANGZHOU, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Chinese clean energy giant Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co. Ltd is looking to deepen its footprint in Malaysia across offshore wind, solar, battery energy storage and hydrogen, positioning its technologies to support the country's ambitions under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.