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Economy

Gradiant Supports Europe’s Semiconductor Expansion With Water Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, a global leader in advanced water and wastewater solutions, has completed its work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, strengthening Europe’s capacity to produce technologies powering an increasingly digital and electrified world.

Govt Aligns Investment Direction Of GLICs, Public Funds Through GEAR-uP, MOF Inc

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government is aligning the investment direction of government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and public funds through a clear national development policy, the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) mechanism, and the strategic role of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc).

Sim Calls On Manufacturers, Industry Players To Reinvest Profits In R&D

GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Factories and industry players, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, are advised to capitalise on the country's strong trade performance this year by reinvesting profits into research and development (R&D), automation, and talent development to enhance long-term competitiveness.

Effective Governance Key For Innovation, Accountability - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) — Effective governance is vital for organisations to innovate confidently while ensuring that accountability, ethics and human judgement remain central to every critical decision, said Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) chief digital and information officer, Azlan Ahmad.

eXp Realty To Hold First Spanish-Language eXpcon

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- eXp Realty will hold its first eXpcon in Latin America in Medellín, Colombia, from April 6 to 8, 2027, marking the company's first conference in the region to be conducted entirely in Spanish.

RON95, Diesel Subsidies Projected To Reach RM3.5 Bln Per Month If Oil Remains At US$90 A Barrel

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government estimates that the RON95 petrol subsidy will reach approximately RM2 billion per month, while the diesel subsidy will amount to about RM1.5 billion per month, if crude oil prices remain at around US$90 per barrel based on current projections.

LEPAS Unveils L8 With Intelligent LEX Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- LEPAS is bringing its new L8 model to global markets, with its proprietary Intelligent LEX Platform inspired by the composure, precision and control displayed by the greatest playmakers at the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico football tournament.

Pernas To Debut Bizfrancais At PIHEX 2026

GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) – Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) will introduce Bizfrancais at the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 as a strategic platform to expand halal and shariah-compliant franchise business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

SIAL’s Food & Drinks Expo 2026 Sales Set To Exceed RM1.081 Bln

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.

Enigmatig Invests In Singapore-Canada Film Co-Production

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Enigmatig Limited (Enigmatig), a Singapore-headquartered global business enabler, has invested in KUNGFULAND, the first scripted feature-length Singapore-Canada Treaty action-comedy co-production to use virtual production.

OPPOLIA Launches AI-Powered Home Design Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- OPPOLIA Home, a custom furniture and cabinetry company, has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered design platform that streamlines everything from initial client consultations to final production.

ECRL Has Potential To Expand Entrepreneurs' Market Access, Boost East Coast Growth

By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah

KUANTAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is expected to greatly benefit entrepreneurs in expanding their markets as well as strengthening economic growth, particularly in the East Coast.