MSMEs Loan Facilities, Financing Guarantees Increased To RM57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Loan facilities and financing guarantees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be increased to RM57 billion in 2027 from RM50 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Need Systematic Approach To Identify Inputs, Risk, Intervention - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – A more systematic approach is required to identify critical inputs, monitor concentrated supply risks and coordinate early intervention in mitigating adverse impact resulting from geopolitical uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).  

FMM Urges Budget 2027 Incentives For Pollution Prevention, Green Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) --  The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to introduce stronger incentives under Budget 2027 for environmental technologies, pollution prevention, industrial research and development, innovation, and small and medium enterprise (SME) sustainability investments.

TANAKA MEP Breaks Ground On Malaysia's First 4N Precious Metal Refinery

BATU KAWAN, Oct 8 (Bernama) — TANAKA MEP Refinery Sdn Bhd broke ground on its RM70 million precious metal refining facility at Batu Kawan Industrial Park here today.

PEN SJ Electronics To Invest Over US$70 Mln In Penang, Create More Than 1,000 Jobs

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (US$1=RM4.08) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.

Top Glove Net Profit Rises To RM307.96 Mln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM307.96 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2026 (FY2026) compared with RM105.33 million registered in FY2025.

Aeris, Telna Partner To Expand Secure IoT Connectivity In Brazil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices, has partnered with Telna, a provider of managed global network infrastructure for cellular connectivity.

MARGMA Seeks Export Cess Cut, Enhanced Tax, Labour Policies In Budget 2027

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has called on the government to remove or reduce the export cess, introduce stronger investment incentives, and enhance tax and labour policies under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027 Should Focus On Outcomes Of Technology Investments - Epicor

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should focus on ensuring technology investments translate into measurable gains in productivity, quality and supply chain resilience, rather than merely encouraging manufacturers to adopt new technologies, according to technology company Epicor.

Rubber Prices Likely To Move Higher Next Week On Weather Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to see volatility in supply and demand next week, with prices likely to move higher before stabilising, largely depending on weather conditions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia Still Far From Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is still far from achieving its target of transforming 3,000 manufacturers into smart factories by 2030, with only 93 having successfully completed the transformation so far.

Manufacturers Must Speed Up Automation Adoption As Govt Cuts Foreign Workers Quota - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.