MKS Opens MKS Supercenter Factory In Penang With Over RM400 Mln Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Global semiconductor technology company MKS Inc has opened its MKS Supercenter Factory in Penang, representing a strategic investment of over RM400 million.

Kemaman, Kuantan, Labuan Port Authorities To Propose TVET Programmes For Port Sector

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Kemaman Port Authority, Kuantan Port Authority and Labuan Port Authority (LPA) are looking to collaborate on a recommendation paper to the Deputy Prime Minister to expand Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes related to the maritime and port sectors.

LPA Backs MPM’s Move To Position Labuan Port For International Cruise Handling

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA) is backing Labuan’s containerised port operator Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) in its move to diversify its operations from core cargo handling activities to the handling of international cruise liners.

Labuan, Kemaman, Kuantan Port Authorities Eye Stronger Collaboration

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Kemaman Port Authority and Kuantan Port Authority are looking to strengthen future collaboration towards becoming more competitive, well-organised and efficient port regulatory bodies in Malaysia.

Indonesia's New Palm Oil Export Framework Draws Close Watch From Malaysia, Global Markets

JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing its potential implications for the global palm oil trade.

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Malaysia Expected To Maintain Strong Trade Momentum For The Months Ahead - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain strong trade momentum in the coming months after recording the best trade performance in the country’s history for the first four months of 2026 despite facing global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

TERAJU's Transfer To PM's Department Boosts PuTERA35 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister's Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At Opening On Renewed Buying In Technology Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as investors returned to technology stocks, which continue to benefit from the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) supercycle.