Agrobank Remains Optimistic About Agri-food Sector's Resilience Amid Global Challenges

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Agrobank remains optimistic about the resilience of the country's agri-food sector despite economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions.

Elsa Unit Secures Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Inspection Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Elsa Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd has accepted letters of award from a major exploration and production company to provide autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) subsea structure inspection services for Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Eckem Sees Strong Demand For Its Industrial Chemicals Amid Data Centre Boom

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Eckem Holdings Bhd expects demand for its specialty industrial chemical products to remain resilient, supported by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres.

MEUFTA To Unlock Greater Trade Opportunities — Belgium DPM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) — Belgium is hopeful that the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) would unlock greater new trade opportunities, strengthen economic growth, and create jobs.

Penang Technology Park @ Bertam's Infrastructure Works Completed

KEPALA BATAS, July 2 (Bernama) -- Ideal Property Group has completed all infrastructure works at its 880-acre (323.7-hectare) Penang Technology Park @ Bertam, with the development entering full delivery following the completion of its landmark entrance gateway.

Malaysia To Repurpose Retiring Coal Plants Into RE Hubs - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to repurpose sites of retiring coal-fired power plants into renewable energy (RE) hubs and battery energy storage facilities under a proposed National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Electricity Consumption Of Data Centres Expected To Surge To 31 Pct By 2035

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) --  Electricity consumption by the data centre sector is expected to increase significantly to 31% - equivalent to 73,274 gigawatt-hours (GWh) - by 2035, up from 7% or 10,544 GWh in 2026.

Sustainable Finance Moves Into The Mainstream As Green Demand Grows

JAKARTA, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sustainable finance is becoming increasingly mainstream in the banking sector, as rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), green homes and other low-carbon investments prompts financial institutions to broaden their financing and investment offerings.

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

Hi3D Introduces AI-Powered End-To-End 3D Printing Workflow

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Hi3D, an all-in-one artificial intelligence (AI) 3D maker platform, has introduced an end-to-end AI manufacturing workflow for 3D printing that automates tasks previously handled by professional modellers and experienced makers.

Gamuda 3Q FY2026 Net Profit Rises 5 Pct To RM258 Mln, Declares 5 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) rose five per cent to RM258 million, supported by strong contributions from its domestic construction order book.

CGTN: China Advances Agricultural Modernisation To Boost Rural Prosperity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- China is strengthening agricultural modernisation and rural revitalisation efforts to ensure the benefits of development reach farmers, according to an article published by China Global Television Network (CGTN).