KLIA Retains 4th Spot Globally In OAG Index, Remains Asia Pacific’s Most Connected Megahub

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has retained its position as the world’s fourth most connected international airport while remaining the most connected megahub in Asia-Pacific.

Malaysia Champions Regional Green Jobs And Technical Excellence At Worldskills Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia underscored its regional leadership in skills development and green workforce readiness at the WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Conference, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to elevating technical and vocational excellence.

Unmanned Store Concept Helps Micro-entrepreneur Lower Operating Costs

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The use of small retail spaces, cashless payment systems, and closed-circuit television (CCTV) monitoring is enabling micro-entrepreneurs to explore the unmanned store concept as a strategy to lower operating costs.

Malaysia Puts TVET At Centre Of Industrial Policy For Economic Transformation

From Harlina Samson

SHANGHAI, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is positioning Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the centre of its industrial policy, making it a key instrument of economic transformation to build a highly skilled and well-paid workforce.

Yes Group Inks Underwriting Agreement With Malacca Securities For ACE Market IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Yes Group Management Bhd has inked an underwriting agreement with Malacca Securities Sdn Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO), in conjunction with the company’s upcoming listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

GREE Chairperson Receives “Cool Leaders” Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- GREE Electric Appliances Inc of Zhuhai announced that its Chairperson, Dong Mingzhu, has received an inaugural “Cool Leaders” award in the Individual Leader category from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Cool Coalition.

Labuan IBFC Jumps 11 Places To 44th In Global Financial Centres Index

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) has climbed 11 places to 44th globally in the latest Global Financial Centres Index 40 (GFCI 40), strengthening its standing among the world’s leading financial centres.

EUDR Framework Finalisation To Have Minimal Impact On Oil Palm Planters - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The finalisation of the European Union (EU) Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework provides greater clarity on its implementation, ahead of the regulation’s enforcement end-December 2026, and has a much smaller impact on oil palm plantation companies.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS To Highlight Elegance In Daily Life At October Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- LEPAS, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of Chery Auto, is set to launch its first LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week this October.

Malaysian Glove Makers Set To Raise Prices By US$2.00-US$2.50 Per Carton In October - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysian rubber glove producers are set to raise prices by US$2.00-US$2.50 per carton in October, with another increase possible in November if nitrile latex costs continue to rise, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park With RM1.4 Bln GDV Targeted For Completion By 3Q2029

TANJONG MALIM, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The development of the Tanjong Malim Hi-Tech Park, covering an area of 178.8 hectares with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM1.4 billion, is targeted to be fully completed by the third quarter of 2029.

Transboundary Haze: Beyond The Hotspots And Palm Oil Debate

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The return of the haze across parts of Malaysia has once again brought forest and land fires in the region into focus.