RM1 Bln Additional Micro-financing Should Come With Faster Approval, Says FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

Malaysian Manufacturing Sector Posts Slight Improvements In August -- PMI Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted above the neutral mark of 50.0 that separates growth from contraction for a third straight month in August.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Firm Next Week On Limited Supply

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is seen to remain firm with a slight upward bias next week, supported by expectations of limited supply of the commodity amid adverse weather conditions.

TKB To Strengthen Tourism Ecosystem, F&B Through RM1 Bln Urban Forest

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Urban Forest development worth over RM1 billion in Tambun here is expected to be a catalyst for the state's economic growth when the 84-acre project is completed within three years.

Nippon Kinzoku Begins Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel Production For Insulin Needles

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a Tokyo-based stainless steel manufacturer, has begun mass production of ultra-thin, narrow-width stainless steel optimised for laser welding in ultra-fine insulin needles, responding to growing global demand.

Supply For Medical Device Industry Remain Stable Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The supply outlook for the medical device industry remains stable amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Automotive Component Makers Urged To Venture Into Humanoid Robotics, Firms To Get More Incentives For Localisation, R&D

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Sim Tze Tzin, has urged the local automotive components sector, particularly manufacturers of critical parts, to venture into the next frontier of technology by exploring opportunities in humanoid robotics.

Guan Chong's Net Profit Soars To RM253.02 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Guan Chong Bhd's net profit surged to RM253.02 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2026 compared with RM48.20 million in 2Q last year.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade higher next week, supported by stronger demand and concerns over potential supply constraints.

Maybank, SMF Partner To Accelerate Manufacturers' Growth Through JS-SEZ, ASEAN

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and support its development as a mutually beneficial proposition for both countries and the broader ASEAN region.

Malaysia Must Drive Innovation, Develop Higher-value Rubber Products - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should drive innovation by developing more specialised and higher-value rubber products, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

GST Features In SST Can Ease Tax Cascading, Cost Pressures - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Incorporating selected Goods and Services Tax (GST) features into the existing Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework can help address tax cascading and cost pressures, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said.