Gree: Dong Mingzhu Receives "Cool Leaders" Award For Sustainable Cooling

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Gree Electric Appliances Chairperson Dong Mingzhu has received the inaugural "Cool Leaders" individual award at the Global Cooling Pledge Assembly in Singapore.

Chery Auto’s LEPAS Advances Global Rollout With New Market Milestones

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto, a global automotive manufacturer, announced that its premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, LEPAS, has expanded its global presence with progress across multiple markets.

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.

Former Colombian President Named Chair Of ICC And Carbon Measures Advisory Group

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced that Colombia’s former President, Iván Duque Márquez, has been named Chair of the newly created Technical Expert Panel (TEP) Advisory Group, established to complement the work of the TEP on Carbon Accounting.

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).

Automotive Industry’s August TIV Eases 3 Pct, 2H2026 Outlook Remains Positive - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a three per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) decline in total industry volume (TIV) to 71,428 units in August 2026, but sales momentum is expected to remain positive in the second half of the year (2H2026).

ASEAN’s Next Integration Phase Could Draw On NIMP 2030 Principles - Tengku Zafrul

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s next stage of economic integration could draw on the principles underpinned by Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major, ASEAN Currencies After BOJ Rate Hike

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against major and ASEAN currencies on Monday as investors assessed the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) rate hike on Friday.

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.

Malaysia's E-Sports Boom: From Gaming Passion To Digital Economy Opportunities

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- E-sports enthusiast and full-time accountant Mohamed Ilyas Suhairi returns to video games to unwind after a long day, as there is always something new to explore.

Malaysia Must Capitalise On Motorsport 'Spillovers' For Talent, Technology -- Jazeman Jaafar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Jazeman Firhan Jaafar, 33, has spent more than two decades in motorsport, from racing internationally and coming within reach of a Formula One seat to competing at Le Mans.