Sabah is taking a significant step toward a green economy with an ambitious initiative to cultivate microalgae for biofuel, bioplastics, and other sustainable products. The project, driven by Sabah Agro-Industrial Precinct (SAIP) Sdn Bhd, which focuses on developing...
Malaysia marked a significant milestone in its energy transition roadmap with the launch of the Hybrid Hydro Floating Solar (HHFS) and Green Hydrogen Hub in Terengganu. The projects are being driven by strategic collaborations between Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB),...
Malaysia’s trade and investment mission to France in July 2025 secured an estimated MYR 4 billion (USD 900 million) in potential investments and MYR 675 million (USD 152 million) in prospective exports. The delegation met with 40 representatives from France’s...
Turkish defense vehicle manufacturer Katmerciler has entered into a cooperation agreement with Malaysia’s Deftech to jointly manufacture and export the EREN 4×4 armored vehicle. The partnership was formalized during the 2025 International Defense Industry Fair...
Malaysia is positioning itself as a strategic gateway for halal products from New Zealand to access the broader ASEAN market. New Zealand’s Biosecurity and Food Safety Minister highlighted Malaysia’s significance as a premium halal market, noting that New Zealand’s...
Malaysia has unveiled six strategic initiatives aimed at embedding evidence-based practices, expanding digital tools, and enhancing patient-centered services across its healthcare system. Led by the Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS) under the...
Malaysia achieved a significant step in its semiconductor ambitions with the launch of the 36,000 sq ft Penang Silicon Research and Incubation Space under the PSD@5KM+ initiative. The facility serves as a comprehensive innovation hub for startups and local IC design...
Malaysia has earmarked MYR 20 billion (USD 4.6 billion) for flood mitigation and cross-border infrastructure projects as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) covering 2026–2030. Around 103 flood mitigation projects will be implemented to reduce disaster risks and...
Japanese chemical company Tokuyama Corporation and South Korea’s polysilicon producer OCI have commenced construction of a new 10,000-metric-ton (MT) polysilicon plant at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. Valued at approximately USD 435 million, the...
Gamuda Land, one of Malaysia’s major property developers is set to launch Horizon Mall, a new lifestyle retail destination in Iskandar Puteri, Johor state, by late 2026. The project coincides with the expected completion of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link...
The Malaysian government has allocated MYR 15.9 million (USD 3.34 million) under the Agrofood Mechanization and Automation Program to modernize the country’s agricultural sector and improve national food security. The initiative is part of broader efforts to promote...
Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB), the largest airports operator in the country, and Menteri Besar Selangor Inc, a state-owned investment agency, have announced the development of Selangor Aero Park (SAP). SAP a 600-acre industrial zone in Sepang dedicated to...
