NCER Realises RM4.6 Bln Investments In Perak, Creates 3,867 Job Opportunities

IPOH, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) recorded realised investments amounting to RM4.6 billion in Perak from January to September this year, creating 3,867 new job opportunities.

Evolving Cyber Threats Test Financial Resilience, Underscore Need For Local Talent

Google’s US$15 Bln Investment Strengthens AI Nation 2030 Ambition -- Gobind

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Google’s expanded US$15 billion (US1= RM4.06) investment in Malaysia reflects strong confidence in the country’s ability to realise its ambition of becoming an AI nation by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Implementation Of One Per Cent SAF Mandate Deferred To 2030 - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) – The implementation of the one per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate will be deferred to 2030, said the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK).

Westports To Double Container Handling Capacity To 28 Million TEUs - Loke

KLANG, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Westports Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s annual container handling capacity is expected to double from 14 million to 28 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) under its ongoing expansion, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

OPR Status Quo Appropriate, Rate Normalisation Possible In 2027 – Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent is appropriate given the country's resilient economic growth and contained inflation, although a rate normalisation remains possible in 2027, economists said.

MR DIY, TNB, ZUS Coffee Among World Branding Awards Winners

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysian brands including MR DIY, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) and ZUS Coffee were named “Brand of the Year” at the 2026–2027 World Branding Awards, with MR DIY and Watsons also winning in the Regional Tier.

Univar Solutions, Roquette Expand Plant-Based Ingredients Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions) has expanded its distribution relationship with plant-based ingredients maker Roquette to include plant proteins and soluble fibres, alongside cellulosics, for customers in the United States and Canada.

Ferrotec Group Opens Second Kulim Plant, Creating Over 1,000 High-Value Jobs

ALOR SETAR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Ferrotec Group’s newly opened second plant in Kulim is expected to generate more than 1,000 new high-value jobs for skilled Malaysian professionals, including engineers, technicians and production specialists.

Fuzhou Dialogue Honours Cities For Business-Friendly Urban Renewal

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese magazine Oriental Outlook has honoured a group of cities for their achievements in urban renewal and improving their business environment, at a dialogue on liveable cities held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on Nov 2.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent following its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year today.

Malaysia Expanding Transport Infrastructure To Become World-class Logistics Hub - Anwar

KLANG, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is rapidly expanding its transport infrastructure across land, sea and air as it seeks to establish itself as a world-class logistics hub, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.