AGC Biologics Secures Multi-Year Yokohama Manufacturing Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- AGC Biologics announced that ahead of the official opening of its Yokohama site, an international biopharmaceutical company has secured half of the facility’s mammalian manufacturing capacity through a multi-year commercial contract expected to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Malaysia's F1 Return Offers Economic Upside

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix (Bahrain GP) in October could provide an economic boost through tourism and related industries.

ECRL Expected To Contribute Up To RM90 Bln To GDP By 2047

By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah

KUANTAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is projected to generate RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative value added contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047. 

EPIC Sees ECRL Spur Line Driving Revenue To RM700 Mln By 2030

KEMAMAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- EPIC Bhd expects the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, particularly the spur line to Kemaman Port, to be a key growth driver, with revenue projected to reach RM700 million by 2030.

MCE Unveils RM50 Mln Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Hub In Serendah

HULU SELANGOR, July 7 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd (MCE) today officially launched the MCE Auto Hub, a RM50 million advanced manufacturing facility in UMW High Value Manufacturing Park, Serendah, that will strengthen the group's design, engineering, manufacturing and research and development capabilities.

SemiconStart Marks Implementation Phase Of Malaysia's Semiconductor Drive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's drive to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem has moved into the implementation stage with the launch of SemiconStart Malaysia, signalling the government's focus on translating plans into tangible industry outcomes.

World Cup Fever May Inject Up To RM2.1 Bln Into Malaysia’s F&B Sector, Economist Says

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches, according to an economist.

MOSTI Develops National Technology Sovereignty Framework To Protect Nation’s Critical Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is leading efforts to develop the National Technology Sovereignty Framework as a strategic government approach to identifying, developing, and protecting critical technologies vital to the country.

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.