Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.

Jati Tinggi Wins RM72.84 Mln Data Centre Power Infrastructure Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd’s (JTGroup) wholly-owned subsidiary, Jati Tinggi Holding Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM72.84 million contract to undertake critical power infrastructure works for a data centre development in Selangor.

Malaysia's Inflation Up 1.9 Pct In August 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.9 per cent in August 2026 from 1.8 per cent in the previous month, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 137.5 points in July from 134.9 a year earlier, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Sidec Names 24 Finalists For Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has named 24 finalists for the Selangor Triple Accelerator Programme 2026, with the startups set to compete at the grand final demo day on Oct 14.

Segula Technologies Eyes Malaysia As Southeast Asia Engineering Hub

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Segula Technologies India Pvt Ltd is advancing plans to establish Malaysia as its regional hub for Southeast Asia following a “fruitful” discussion with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in India’s capital.

Services, Manufacturing Sectors Record Highest Investment Value In Selangor -- Exco

PORT KLANG, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- The services and manufacturing sectors were the highest contributors to investment value in Selangor for the first half of this year.

RMS Launches MyARX To Strengthen Digital Transformation Of Ar-Rahnu X’Change

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd’s (Bank Rakyat) wholly-owned subsidiary, Rakyat Management Services Sdn Bhd (RMS), has launched the MyARX mobile application as part of its efforts to strengthen the digital transformation of the Ar-Rahnu X’Change service.

Mondelez International Unveils RM90 Mln investment In Crumb Tower, Deepening Commitment To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Mondelez International has launched its completed RM90 million Crumb Tower at the Cadbury Confectionery plant in Shah Alam, reinforcing its long-term confidence in Selangor and Malaysia as a strategic base for advanced chocolate manufacturing.

Anwar To Hold High-Level Meetings With Modi, Putin During BRICS Summit Working Visit In India

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NEW DELHI, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to engage in high-level bilateral meetings with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin during his working visit to the Indian capital for the 18th BRICS Summit this weekend.

Building Cost Index Falls In Peninsular Malaysia, Rises In Sabah And Sarawak In August -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Building Cost Index (BCI) with steel bars declined by between 0.1 per cent and 1.1 per cent across building categories and regions in Peninsular Malaysia in August 2026 compared with the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CBH Engineering Bags RM88.05 Mln Contract To Construct Consumer Landing Station

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- CBH Engineering Holding Bhd (CBH) has secured a RM88.05 million contract to design and build a 275kV consumer landing station for a data centre in Selangor.