New TDM Project To Drive Transformation Of Malaysia’s Tooling Industry

SHAH ALAM, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s tool, die and mould (TDM) industry is set to enter a new phase of digital transformation and global competitiveness with the launch of the NEW TDM Project next month.

Higher Production, Weaker Exports Keep CPO Futures Under Pressure

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses on Friday, closing lower amid expectations of higher production, an analyst said.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adapt To Penetrate China Market

From Siti Fauziah Hasan

NANNING (China), Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to penetrate the China market need to adapt their products, packaging and marketing strategies to local preferences to improve product acceptance and competitiveness.

Coal Price Hike Has Direct Impact On Cost Of Generating Electricity - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The increase in coal prices to US$148 per tonne on Sept 10, 2026 will directly impact the cost of electricity generation, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

JETRO to Expand Japan’s Wagyu Beef Secondary Cuts in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur will be hosting a seminar on Wagyu Secondary Cuts to enhance its adoption and contribute to the further expansion of Wagyu exports in the Malaysian market.

Automotive Industry’s TIV Down Two Pct To 71,428 Units In August – MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive total industry volume (TIV) decreased two per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to 71,428 units in August 2026 from 73,041 units in the same month last year.

MATRADE Introduces WiEX Platform To Boost Women’s Participation In MIHAS 2026

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eighty women entrepreneurs, including 20 from overseas, will set up booths at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 as part of the Women in Export (WiEX) initiative.

Emerging Technologies Could Unlock New Opportunities For Malaysia’s Blue Economy - Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Emerging technologies such as Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), wind-powered hydrogen production and green maritime solutions could open new opportunities for Malaysia’s Blue Economy, according to experts from Malaysia and Japan.

Vertex Material Valued At US$7 Bln, Targets Nasdaq Listing In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian advanced-materials company developing copper-composite materials for industrial applications Vertex Material has emerged as a new unicorn, achieving a valuation of approximately US$7 billion (US$1=RM4.08) and is targeting a listing on Nasdaq in 2027.

D-Wave To Host Qubits Asia 2026 In Seoul On Oct 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- D-Wave Quantum Inc (D-Wave), a quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, will host Qubits Asia 2026: Quantum Realized, a full-day quantum computing user conference, on Oct 28 in Seoul.

NEG’s FI-02 Adopted For Wide-Angle Thermal Camera Lens

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd (NEG), a global leader in speciality glass, announced that its IR Transmitting Glass (chalcogenide glass) “FI-02” has been adopted for Heimann Sensor GmbH’s wide-angle lens unit for thermal cameras.

Petronas LNG Portfolio Positions Malaysia To Capture Asia’s Growing Gas Demand

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Petronas is well positioned to capture future growth in Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand, supported by its diversified supply portfolio and expanding production capacity in Malaysia, particularly the commissioning of a new plant in Sabah next year.