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Economy

Milux Proposes To Acquire 100 Pct Stake In Movon For RM150 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Home appliance distributor Milux Corporation Bhd has proposed to acquire a 100 per cent equity interest in Movon Sdn Bhd from Abletech Solutions Sdn Bhd (ASSB) and Datuk Dr Lim Jee Gin for RM150 million.

KTC To Invest RM30 Mln In Gardenia Plant In Sarawak, Create 500 Jobs

KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) -- Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (KTC) plans to invest RM30 million in a Gardenia bread manufacturing plant in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, creating 500 jobs for local graduates and skilled workers.

PRG Appoints Steven Kang As Group MD, Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- PRG Holdings Bhd has appointed Steven Kang Boon Lian as its new group managing director and executive director effective today, replacing Andrew Chan Lim-Fai. 

Govt To Study Proposals From Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.

Malaysia, South Korea Launch AI Academy To Train Digital Talent

SHAH ALAM, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Digital today launched the Korea-ASEAN Digital Academy (KADA), a joint initiative with the Republic of Korea to develop industry-ready artificial intelligence (AI) and digital professionals in Malaysia.

ASSAR Declares 6.5 Sen Per Unit Dividend For FY2026

KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) today announced a dividend distribution of 6.5 sen per unit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026).

Indonesia's B50 Mandate Opens Growth Opportunities For Malaysian Palm Oil - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of Indonesia's nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents an opportunity for Malaysia to strengthen its existing palm oil markets while expanding its market share in selected destinations.

Hong Kong Secures LEAP East As Exclusive Asian Host Until 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered with LEAP East’s organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city for LEAP East from 2027 to 2029.

Liew Calls For One-stop Centre To Boost Semiconductor, Deep-tech Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia’s technology cluster.

Four Malaysian Companies Receive Six Arm Technology Approvals -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Six Arm technology access tokens or approvals have been offered to four Malaysian companies, comprising three Arm Compute Subsystems accesses and three Arm Flexible Access licences, as of today, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Govt Approves 46 Pasir Puteh Projects Worth RM207.2 Mln, Supports ECRL Development

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has approved 46 projects for the Pasir Puteh parliamentary constituency in Kelantan for 2026, with a total allocation ceiling of RM207.2 million. These include developing downstream industrial infrastructure to support activities near the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cargo station.

Pos Malaysia Targets 70,000 Customers For New Pos ArRahnu Gold-i Service In First Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd is targeting between 50,000 and 70,000 customers for its newly launched Syariah-compliant digital gold service, Pos ArRahnu Gold-i, in the first year.