Malaysia To Grow 4.7 Pct In 2026, Southeast Asia Outlook Brightens - WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, supported by technology-related exports and investment as well as robust domestic demand, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Guangxi’s Gangbei District Paper Industry Output Rises 24.37 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Paper manufacturing and paper products output in Gangbei District, Guigang City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, rose 24.37 per cent year-on-year from January to July this year, according to data from the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology.

GB Bond’s Malaysian Public IPO Portion Oversubscribed 8.22 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian public portion of GB Bond Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 8.22 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Oct 1, 2026.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Upbeat Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended gains on Tuesday, closing higher on firmer regional rubber futures and continued supply tightness due to El Nino, a dealer said.

Gree: Dong Mingzhu Receives "Cool Leaders" Award For Sustainable Cooling

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gree Electric Appliances Chairperson Dong Mingzhu has received the inaugural "Cool Leaders" individual award at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly in Singapore.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS Advances Global Rollout With New Market Milestones

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto, a global automotive manufacturer, announced that its premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, LEPAS, has expanded its global presence with progress across multiple markets.

Kelington, Tata Electronics Collaborate To Accelerate Operational Readiness Of Dholera Fab 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Integrated engineering solutions provider Kelington Group Bhd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with India's electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector pioneer Tata Electronics to collaborate on accelerating operational readiness of Tata's fabrication facility (Fab) in Dholera, Gujarat. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Mixed Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today amid mixed movements in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

PM Anwar Visits China For Multi-Dimensional Mission Of Diplomacy, Digital Trade And TVET

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Shanghai and Hangzhou beginning Tuesday is aimed at deepening economic ties, advancing digital trade frameworks and highlighting the importance of technical talent development.

ASEAN’s Next Integration Phase Could Draw On NIMP 2030 Principles - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s next stage of economic integration could draw on the principles underpinned by Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park With RM1.4 Bln GDV Targeted For Completion By 3Q2029

TANJONG MALIM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.

ASEAN Supply Chain Council Enters New Phase As Permanent ASEAN-BAC Working Structure

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Supply Chain Council has entered a new phase as it transitions into a permanent working structure under the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).