13d ago
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.
14d ago
By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.
14d ago
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, 6 Sept (Bernama) -- Reliable and sustainable power infrastructure, smart energy management and a skilled talent pool are critical to sustaining the growth of Penang’s semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sector amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, ABB said.
16d ago
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.
16d ago
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.
16d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday as investors took profit following the market’s gains over the past two sessions, with selling pressure seen in industrial products, plantation, and financial stocks.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to grow by around 5 per cent in 2026, supported by strong momentum in the country's current economic growth, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
18d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Anaqua has unveiled key findings from its 2026 Semiconductor Industry Patent Report: AI & Innovation Trends report, revealing a market undergoing structural transformation, driven significantly by the demands of artificial intelligence (AI).
19d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Japan rose 11.8 per cent to US$23.3 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
23d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
25d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, in line with most regional markets, supported by easing US Treasury yields and softer oil prices.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.