Dutch Recognition Of MSPO Strengthens Palm Oil Industry's Readiness For EUDR

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.

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.

Belgium Seeks To Collaborate With Malaysia On Offshore Energy - Belgian DPM

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Belgium is keen to strengthen collaboration with Malaysia in offshore energy, leveraging its expertise in offshore energy as both countries pursue the green energy transition.

Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

More Than RM500 Mln Micro-financing Approved During May 15 To June 26 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (BERNAMA) -- The government has approved more than RM500 million in micro-financing, benefiting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Banks Increasingly Require Firms Seeking Loans To Provide Sustainability Reports -- ESGright

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- It will be hugely advantageous for big companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SMES) to comply with sustainable reporting requirements so that they have access to capital and markets and retain their competitiveness.

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.

Khazanah Backs PAC Recommendations To Strengthen Airport Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the continued strengthening of Malaysia's airport ecosystem.

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.

MPOB Commercialisation Of Over 240 Technologies Shows Palm Oil Research Remains Relevant - Noraini

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) commercialisation of more than 240 technologies with a combined potential market value exceeding RM6 billion demonstrates that Malaysia’s palm oil research remains aligned with industry needs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

A2RL To Make International Racing Debut In Italy 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) will make its international racing debut at Italy's Imola Circuit on Sept 5, marking the first overseas event for the autonomous motorsport championship.

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.