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Economy

From Motorcycle To Stall, Entrepreneur Carries On Father's Traditional Indian Food Legacy

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- What began as a small side business selling traditional Indian food has now become the main source of livelihood for Thirunavukkarasan Krishnana, 52, who took over the family business after his father suffered a stroke sometime in the 1990s.

Penang Allocates RM4.5 Mln To Boost AI Adoption, Support Tech Startups

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Penang government has allocated RM4.5 million in its 2027 budget to support technology startups, accelerate digitalisation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the state's economy.

ECRL Begins Trial Operations, Passenger Services Targeted To Begin On Dec 12

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) – The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has commenced its trial operations, marking the final phase of operational readiness for commercial passenger services, which are targeted to begin on Dec 12, 2026.

MITI Imposes Anti-dumping Duties On Flat-rolled Imports From China, Taiwan, Vietnam

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has imposed provisional anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.41 per cent to 35.06 per cent on imports of flat-rolled products from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, effective today.

Bitdeer To Continue Investing In Malaysia, Confident In Madani Govt's Policies -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Singapore-headquartered Bitdeer Technologies Group (Bitdeer) has expressed its intention to continue investing in Malaysia due to its confidence in the MADANI Government’s direction and policies on digital transformation.

MISC-led Consortium Offers RM2.50 Per Share To Take Yinson Private In RM4.03 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- A consortium comprising MISC Bhd and Yinson Holdings Bhd’s (YHB) major shareholders Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) have proposed to take YHB private in a deal valued at RM4.03 billion.

APB Resources To Dispose Of Menara APB For RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- APB Resources Bhd has proposed to dispose of Menara APB, a 16-storey office building in Shah Alam, Selangor to Darul Ehsan Investment Group Bhd (DEIGB) for RM45 million cash.

Microlink Unit Bags RM59.58 Mln Contract Extension For Immigration Screening System

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Microlink Solutions Bhd’s wholly owned unit Microlink Systems Sdn Bhd has secured a 12-month contract extension worth RM59.58 million for the advance passenger screening (APS) system for Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia, bringing the contract's total value to RM137.92 million.

JETRO Seeks To Expand Market For Japanese Food Products In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur and Embassy of Japan in Malaysia will be holding the B2B Japanese Food Promotion Programme, in Johor, to promote the use of Japanese ingredients among food service operators in the state.

Bursa Malaysia Directs Zetrix AI To Address Dividend Non-payment, Disclose Material Information

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has directed Zetrix AI Bhd to resolve the non-payment of its 2025 final dividend by Nov 23, 2026 and disclose relevant material information by Nov 11, 2026.

Nestcon Unit Clinches RM161 Mln Contract To Build Serviced Apartment Tower

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Nestcon Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Nestcon Builders Sdn Bhd (NBSB) today accepted the letter of award (LOA) from BU Developments Sdn Bhd for the construction of one block of 36-storey serviced apartments in Bandar Baru Ulu Kelang, Gombak, Selangor, worth RM161 million.

BNM Takes Action Against Two Entities Over Unapproved Advertising Of Foreign Currency Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has taken enforcement action against Najmuldin Exchanger and Nusantara Global Network over suspected contraventions of the Financial Services Act 2013 (FSA).