MyCoverageOKU Facilitates Persons With Disabilities' Access To Insurance, Takaful Info

SHAH ALAM, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The country’s insurance and takaful industry continues to increase efforts to promote financial inclusion through the launch of MyCoverageOKU, a digital platform that provides easier access to information for persons with disabilities (PwD).

Invest Malaysia Day 2026 Highlights Growth Opportunities For Singapore Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), CIMB Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) have jointly concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore.

Economy Ministry Seeks Industry Input On Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy has called on industry players to submit policy recommendations on energy storage, the hydrogen economy and smart grid deployment to advance Malaysia’s energy transition.

Govt Finalising Natural Gas Roadmap To Strengthen Energy Security -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising the Natural Gas Roadmap (NGR) to guide the coordinated development of Malaysia’s gas sector in line with national policies and the 13th Malaysia Plan, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

MRDC Steps Up Efforts To Build Local Rail Industry Capabilities

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rail Development Corporation (MRDC) is stepping up efforts to strengthen local companies’ capabilities in the rail industry.

Port Klang Focuses On Infrastructure, Connectivity To Boost Competitiveness

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Port Klang is focusing on infrastructure development, improved connectivity and cost efficiency to enhance its competitiveness as one of the region’s major trade and logistics hubs.

22,849 Trained In Semiconductor Programmes As Of Third Quarter 2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- A total of 22,849 talents have been trained through various development programmes for the semiconductor sector as of the third quarter of 2026, as part of an effort to achieve 60,000 highly skilled engineers by 2030 under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

Iskandar Malaysia Records RM525.26 Bln In Investments, Shifts Toward High-value Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Iskandar Malaysia is now focusing on high-value investments and strengthening the regional economic ecosystem after recording total investments of RM525.26 billion since its establishment 20 years ago.

Malaysia Needs Up To 2,000 MW Additional RE Capacity To Achieve 2030 Target -- SEDA

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs an additional 1,500 to 2,000 megawatts (MW) of installed renewable energy (RE) capacity to reach its 35 per cent installed RE capacity target by 2030, said the Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA).

CPO Export Tax Waiver Seen As Timely To Address Excess Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s proposed crude palm oil (CPO) export tax waiver of 10 per cent for November is seen as a timely measure to address excess supply and improve export competitiveness, said Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

MoF: No Commitment To Provide Financing Support To AirAsia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Finance Ministry (MoF) has not made any commitment to provide financial assistance to AirAsia Bhd, whether in the form of guarantees, financing or injection of public funds.

CILTM Sabah Hails Logistics Inclusion In Transport Masterplan

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has welcomed Sabah Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport Ministry’s positive response to its proposal to explicitly include logistics in the planned Sabah Sustainable Transport Masterplan.