Xiong’an New Area Joins Global Digital Economy Cities Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Global Digital Economy Conference Xiongan Future Digital Intelligence Forum was recently held in Xiong'an New Area, attracting more than 600 guests, including academicians and experts, government representatives, research institutions, university delegates, enterprises and social organisations.

Tanco Unit Partners With Qingdao Port On Smart AI Container Port In Port Dickson

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhd’s unit, Midports Holdings Sdn Bhd (MHSB), has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SPG Qingdao Port Group Co Ltd (SQPG) for the development of a “Smart AI Container Port” in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, and on potential fundraising activities related to the project.

AV Access Launches All-In-One 4K Conference Video Bar 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- AV Access, a professional audio-visual (Pro AV) provider, has launched the AnyCo V100, an all-in-one 4K conference video bar designed for small meeting rooms and huddle spaces to support hybrid collaboration.

Toshiba Adds Four Digital Isolators For Industrial Use

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its DCL34xx0B series of quad-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment with four new products.

Malaysia-Thailand BEZ To Boost Access To Indochina Markets : Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The development of the Malaysia-Thailand Border Economic Zone (BEZ) will provide Malaysian goods with wider access to the markets of Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Government Aims For Comprehensive Social Protection System To Prepare For Aged Nation Status — Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government aims to develop a comprehensive social protection system over the long term as one of the steps to prepare Malaysia for aged nation status, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Global Supply Crisis: MITI, Economy Ministry To Engage Manufacturers On Cost Pressures - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease cost pressures.

National Biodiesel Programme Expected To Use 1.13 Mln Tonnes Of Palm Oil By End-2026 — KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Biodiesel Programme is expected to use approximately 1.13 million tonnes of palm oil by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Milux Proposes To Acquire 100 Pct Stake In Movon For RM150 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Home appliance distributor Milux Corporation Bhd has proposed to acquire a 100 per cent equity interest in Movon Sdn Bhd from Abletech Solutions Sdn Bhd (ASSB) and Datuk Dr Lim Jee Gin for RM150 million.

PRG Appoints Steven Kang As Group MD, Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- PRG Holdings Bhd has appointed Steven Kang Boon Lian as its new group managing director and executive director effective today, replacing Andrew Chan Lim-Fai. 

Govt To Study Proposals From Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.

Plantation, Commodity Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday as gains in plantation and commodity-related counters offset the cautious regional sentiment.