Selangor Targets RM90 Bln In Investments This Year -- Amirudin

BANGI, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Selangor is targeting RM90 billion in investments this year, up from RM80 billion recorded last year, following encouraging investment momentum in the state.

EPIC Bags Service Sector Excellence Award At AKI 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- EPIC Bhd has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Service Sector Excellence Award (Category 4) for the first time at the 2026 Industry Excellence Awards (AKI).

Govt Encourages Local Companies To Formulate Long-Term Strategies, Reduce Imports -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government encourages local companies to formulate long-term strategies to grow the country’s economy without increasing imports, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

Epic Named Finalist For Best Port Operator At TXA Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Terengganu state government-linked company, EPIC Bhd, has been named a finalist at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) Awards 2026 in the Best Port Operator category.

Fuzhou’s 2025 Fishery Output Nets Record 70 Bln Chinese Yuan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Fuzhou’s fishery output value surpassed 70 billion Chinese yuan for the first time in 2025, ranking first in China for the 31st consecutive year, according to the organisers of the World Maritime Equipment Conference 2026. (100 Chinese yuan = RM61.21)

Johor's Power Infrastructure Faces Rising Demand From Data Centre Expansion – BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Johor's expanding data centre industry is expected to drive significant electricity demand, highlighting the need for continued power infrastructure development, said BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions.

Invest Malaysia Day 2026 Highlights Growth Opportunities For Singapore Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), CIMB Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) have jointly concluded the inaugural Invest Malaysia Day 2026 in Singapore.

MPM Urges Closer Collaboration With LPA, Labuan Corp, Customs To Strengthen Shipping Services To Labuan

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) has called for closer collaboration among the Labuan Port Authority (LPA), Labuan Corporation, the Royal Malaysian Customs Department and industry stakeholders to strengthen direct shipping services and enhance Labuan’s maritime connectivity.

RAC Develops 10-year Plan To Enhance Train Services, Boost Public Transport Use

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) has developed a 10-year strategic plan to improve train service frequency and reliability, aiming to encourage more Malaysians to switch from private vehicles to public transport.

Express Rail Link Seeks Collaboration With Universities To Develop Rail Talent, Support Long-term Growth

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- High-speed airport train service provider Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd (ERL) seeks further collaboration with universities to develop young talent and build local expertise in rail technology.

Budget 2027: RM16 Bln STR, SARA Allocation Set To Boost Household Spending, Retail Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s higher RM16 billion allocation for Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), along with the personal income tax measure under Budget 2027, is expected to sustain household consumption and support retail sector earnings, particularly among essential goods and value retailers.

PM Anwar Fulfils Promise To Expedite Flood Mitigation Projects, Help Long-Suffering Victims

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Staying true to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar’s promise made more than three years ago, the government has expedited the implementation of flood mitigation projects to ease the burden and financial hardship inflicted on victims almost seasonally by this natural disaster.