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).

Plantation, Commodity Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday as gains in plantation and commodity-related counters offset the cautious regional sentiment.

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 Reaffirms Five Commitments To Strengthen Plantation Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed five commitments that will continue to guide the national agenda for the plantation sector, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

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.

Malaysia’s Natural Rubber Production 9.1 Pct Up In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.1 per cent to 20,198 tonnes in May 2026 from 18,515 tonnes in April 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.

Terengganu Records RM399.8 Mln Investments In 1Q 2026

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 13 (Bernama) -- Terengganu recorded total investments worth RM399.8 million in the first quarter of this year.