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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Han’s Laser Smart Equipment Group Co Ltd announced that it led the development of ISO 11553-2:2026, the first international safety standard for complete laser processing equipment for hand-held or hand-operated machines developed under the ISO/IEC framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organising the East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 on Sept 8, focusing on the role of local companies in shaping a more inclusive and competitive East Coast industrial ecosystem.
From Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Thailand-based natural ingredients manufacturer, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Ltd (SNPS), is open to co-developing products with Malaysian partners to leverage Malaysia’s halal certification as a strategic launchpad into Middle Eastern markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Japan rose 11.8 per cent to US$23.3 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
From Abdul Hamid A Rahman
GUIYANG, CHINA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- A roughly 40-minute drive from Guiyang to the Gui’an New Area reveals a concentration of technology companies and digital infrastructure that may feel somewhat familiar to a Malaysian visitor, as it bears some resemblance to Cyberjaya.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should prioritise support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the logistics ecosystem to help them navigate geopolitical uncertainties, adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales of less than RM3 million will not be required to implement e-Invoicing following the increase in the e-Invoice implementation threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales of less than RM3 million will not be required to implement e-Invoicing following the increase in the e-Invoice implementation threshold from RM1 million to RM3 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s major shareholder, Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB), has engaged in preliminary discussions with MISC Bhd, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), its affiliates and other stakeholders, regarding a potential proposal to privatise the company.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The government is studying various proposals and initiatives to help boost business activity among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah said.
