Economy

MITI, MIDA Approve RM774.4 Bln In Manufacturing Investments Between 2020 And 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), together with its agency, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), approved 5,899 manufacturing investment projects worth RM774.4 billion between 2020 and 2025, with the potential to create 502,493 new jobs.

Nigel Wong Re-Elected MATTA President For Second Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Nigel Wong Chun Teim has been re-elected as president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026-2029 term, marking his second term leading the association.

REHDA Malaysia Elects Zaini Yusoff As New President For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) Malaysia has elected Datuk Zaini Yusoff as its new president for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang following the association's annual delegates conference on June 27, 2026.

Jati Tinggi Bags RM86 Mln Power Infrastructure Contract For Data Centre In Kapar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (JTGB) has clinched an RM86 million contract to undertake the design and construction of a 275-kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line and related power infrastructure for a data centre in Kapar, Selangor.

REDtone Subscribes To RM13 Mln Berjaya Corporation Unit's MTNs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- REDtone Digital Bhd has subscribed to RM13 million worth of medium-term notes (MTNs) issued by Berjaya Corporation Bhd's subsidiary, Berjaya IPS Equity Sdn Bhd.

SC Issues Guidance Note On Sukuk To Strengthen Alignment With Maqasid Al-Shariah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today issued the Guidance Note on Sukuk: An Alignment with the Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance Islamic Capital Market Malaysia to strengthen the alignment of sukuk issuances with Maqasid al-Shariah.

Kaspersky, Digital Penang Collaborate To Boost Cybersecurity Readiness Among MSMEs

GEORGE TOWN, June 29 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky and Digital Penang have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen digital trust among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Penang, supporting the state’s efforts to build a trusted and resilient digital economy.

Johor Polls To Have Limited Impact On Property Market: Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) --  The Johor election, expected to be held on July 11, 2026, is unlikely to affect the state's property market, although home sales may temporarily slow in the weeks leading up to polling day, according to international real estate technology group Juwai IQI.

SEDC Energy Ready For Nationwide BUDI Diesel Rollout

KUCHING, June 29 (Bernama) -- The nationwide implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) subsidy programme, which begins on July 1, is seen as an important step towards strengthening the targeted subsidy mechanism and reducing leakages.

EPIC Targets RM700 Mln Revenue, RM1 Bln NAV By 2030

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corp Bhd (EPIC) is targeting annual revenue of RM700 million and net asset value (NAV) of RM1 billion by 2030 under its EPIC Strategic Business Plan 2025-2030 (EPIC BEST 2530), supported by expansion in its oil and gas (O&G), port management and renewable energy businesses.

Fully Liberalised Gas Market Needed To Boost Competition, Investment-- MGA President

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- A fully liberalised gas market based on a willing seller-willing buyer principle, coupled with the removal of the gas price cap, is needed to attract more international players and spur a more competitive industry, said Malaysia Gas Association (MGA) president Abdul Aziz Othman.

Hi3D Introduces AI-Powered End-To-End 3D Printing Workflow

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Hi3D, an all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) 3D maker platform, has introduced an end-to-end AI manufacturing workflow for 3D printing that automates tasks previously handled by professional modellers and experienced makers.