New Manufacturing Investments Must Reduce Reliance On Foreign Workers -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama) -- The government will ensure new investments in the manufacturing sector do not rely on foreign workers or manual labour, in line with efforts to transform the industry toward high value-added activities, automation, and digitalisation, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Foreign Investors Return To Net Buying With US$323.1 Mln Net Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions returned to net buying on Bursa Malaysia, recording US$323.1 million in net inflows, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Developing Skilled Energy Talent Key To Malaysia’s Power Generation Future

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 Bernama) -- The fourth annual Gas Turbine Power Generation Conference, to be hosted by Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd (Edra) on November 4, is set to play a pivotal role in highlighting the importance of developing skilled energy talent to support Malaysia’s expanding power generation sector.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Weak Wall Street Performance Dampens Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by Wall Street’s weaker performance last Friday, which dampened investor sentiment.

CIMB Islamic, PSDC Offer Technical Skills Training To Underprivileged Youth

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd, in collaboration with the Penang Skills Development Centre (PSDC), has introduced a technical skills training programme to help underprivileged youth secure employment in Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) and manufacturing sectors.

Penang Seeks To Boost Cruise Tourism With New '3I Strategy'

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.

Stronger Financing Support Key To Growing Malaysia's Bunkering Sector

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's maritime industry is calling for a stronger financing support from local banks to unlock its investment potential and enable domestic players to expand their operations, particularly in the bunkering sector, said Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan R.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Consolidate Next Week, Trade Within 1,600-1,630 Level

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) projected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 range amid a mildly positive bias.

Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week On Stable Supply, Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stable supply and demand before the monsoon season.

Silicon Island: 202 Hectares Reclaimed, Green Tech Park To Be Developed In 2027 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The development of Silicon Island in Penang will focus on the construction of a 283.28-hectare (ha) Green Tech Park in 2027, after 202.34 ha of the total 513.95 ha Phase 1 area had been reclaimed by October this year.

Penang Tables RM1.074 Bln Budget For 2027 With Lowest Deficit Of RM5.62 Mln

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled its budget for 2027 amounting to RM1.074 billion, comprising RM1.042 billion for operating expenditure and RM280.17 million for development expenditure.

IGB REIT's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM144.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM144.15 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM95.62 million in the corresponding quarter last year.