MITI Says No Official Decision Yet On BYD's Tanjung Malim Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to receive any official information on whether Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD will proceed with its planned investment in Tanjung Malim, Perak.

PAAB Raises RM720 Mln Blue Sukuk For Water Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has completed the issuance of RM720 million of blue sukuk through Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd under its existing RM2 billion Islamic Commercial Papers Programme.

454 Students Graduate From Sidec's ASEM Semiconductor Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 454 students have graduated from the Advanced Semiconductor Academy Malaysia (ASEM) semiconductor programme run by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec).

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominate Malaysia's Exports In June 2026 - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 89.6 per cent of June 2026 total exports, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). 

Mother's Recipe Turns Habsah Koci Leleh Into Viral Favourite Among Traditional Kuih Lovers

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, July 28 (Bernama) -- What began as a modest home-based venture fulfilling just 200 kuih koci orders a day a decade ago has grown into a thriving business, with Habsah Koci Leleh now receiving orders for up to 8,000 pieces daily.

Young Entrepreneur Turns RM100 Capital Into Thriving Jacket Potato Business

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal 

BATU PAHAT, July 27 (Bernama) -- Starting with just six baked potatoes sold outside his home each day, a young entrepreneur has grown his jacket potato business, also known as spud potato, to more than 250 servings daily, following an overwhelming response from customers.

Malaysia Remains Scoot's Key Market On Robust Travel Demand -- Chief Commercial Officer

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains a key market for Scoot, the low-cost carrier of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, driven by sustained demand for leisure and business travel, the airline’s chief commercial officer Calvin Chan said.

Approved Japanese E&E Investments Reach RM10.5 Bln Between 2021 And 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Approved Japanese investments in Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing sector totalled RM10.5 billion between 2021 and 2025, involving 46 projects that are expected to create 9,009 new jobs.

MAHB Records 51 Mln Passenger Movements In 1H 2026, Driven By Strong International Travel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded 51 million passenger movements across its Malaysian airports in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 1.8 per cent from a year earlier.

Malakoff Leverages Innovation To Strengthen Energy Security, Reduce Carbon Emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Energy security remains a cornerstone of Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon future, with innovation playing a critical role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for households, businesses and industries.

Malaysia's Ports To Benefit From Supply Chain Shifts, Green Bunkering Push - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's port operators are poised to benefit from trade rerouting and increased transhipment activity despite elevated logistics costs, said AmBank (M) Bhd chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Melaka Boosting Its Position As Semiconductor Hub To Attract High-value Investments

MELAKA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Melaka is strengthening its position as one of Malaysia's leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hubs by leveraging its established industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location to attract the next generation of high-value investments.