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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s timber industry continues to contribute significantly to exports, reaching RM9.4 billion between January and June 2026, while its average annual export value exceeds RM20 billion.
From Saraswathi Muniappan
NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- AWL Agri Business Ltd, one of India's largest food and fast-moving consumer goods companies, said it will continue to source the bulk of its palm oil requirements from Malaysia and is exploring opportunities to expand branded consumer exports to the Malaysian market.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- General Robotics, a company developing an intelligence layer for physical artificial intelligence (AI), has advanced its GRID robot intelligence platform to automate key stages of robot deployment, reducing the time and specialised expertise needed to bring robots into production.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The executive leadership of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) remains committed to driving export acceleration and strengthening the resilience of Malaysia’s international trade sector via market-driven strategies and proactive trade facilitation.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Swiss-based ABB Group’s Machine Automation division (B&R) is looking to strengthen its presence in Penang and expand the state’s role within its Southeast Asian operations.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Butterfield FB Bhd’s (BFB) initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 18.67 times by the Malaysian public, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Sept 15, 2026.
By Syed Iylia Harizal
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Easing the cost-of-living pressures and expanding support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the expectations of the people in Sabah for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Oct 9.
From Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Thailand-based natural ingredients manufacturer, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Ltd (SNPS), is open to co-developing products with Malaysian partners to leverage Malaysia’s halal certification as a strategic launchpad into Middle Eastern markets.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Close coordination between the governments, authorities and manufacturers will be crucial to minimise disruptions to industrial operations should Malaysia face a severe and prolonged El Nino, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (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).
