The inauguration of Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd’s USD 1.5 billion (MYR 7 billion) methanol complex represents a pivotal development for Malaysia, enhancing its status as a leading methanol producer in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Located in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu,...
Bursa Malaysia Bhd, the nation’s stock exchange, has launched Malaysia’s first nature-based carbon credit auction to expedite the development of domestic carbon projects. This initiative, carried out through its subsidiary, Bursa Carbon Exchange (BCX), featured...
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) plans to extend virtual consultation services to 900 health clinics nationwide by the end of the year. These services will cover follow-up treatments for communicable and non-communicable diseases, antenatal care, family...
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the entity responsible for deploying Malaysia’s nationwide 5G infrastructure, has entered a strategic collaboration with CyberSecurity Malaysia (CSM), the nation’s premier cybersecurity agency, to bolster the security of Malaysia’s 5G...
Equinix, Inc., a digital infrastructure company based in the United States, has announced a MYR 23 million (USD 5 million) investment to acquire land from Cyberview Sdn Bhd, a technology hub developer in Cyberjaya, Malaysia. This strategic acquisition aims to bolster...
Melexis, a Belgian microelectronics firm, has opened its largest wafer testing facility in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, following a EUR 70 million (USD 77 million) investment. This development represents a significant effort to meet the growing global semiconductor...
US-based fashion brand, Coach is set to launch its first-ever Coach Play concept store in Southeast Asia. In collaboration with A Place Where (APW), an event and retail hub in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, the store will open by the end of September 2024. The concept store...
Indonesia has formalized a regulatory framework for ensuring the quality of seafood products exported to the U.S. Announced by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) last July, the agreement will implement a quality and safety assurance system for marine...
SCYTALYS, a leading Greek provider of Defense Interoperability Systems and a member of EFA GROUP, has announced the successful handover of the System Interoperability Kodal (SIK) program to the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI). This collaboration follows the completion...
The Indonesian government has been presented with proposals to create seven new special economic zones (SEZs), as stated by the acting secretary general of the SEZ National Council. These proposed SEZs are intended for locations in Java, Sulawesi, and the Nusantara...
Norway aims to strengthen its partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, including hydropower and carbon capture and storage (CCS), according to the Norwegian Energy Minister. Norwegian companies are expected to bring their...
Sustainability Economics, an international organization specializing in comprehensive net-zero solutions for high-emission industries, has partnered with SUCOFINDO, an inspection state-owned company in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to accelerate the transition of...
