Malaysia is set to boost its aquaculture production to 40% of its total fisheries sector by 2030, aiming to meet the country’s growing fishery demands. The government, led by the Malaysian Agriculture and Food Security Ministry, is committed to integrating...
The Malaysian Army has ordered 800 M72 LAW-EC (Lightweight Anti-Tank Weapons) from Nammo, a joint venture between Norway and Finland. This procurement is part of Malaysia’s initiative to upgrade its anti-tank capabilities. The M72 LAW-EC, chosen for this upgrade,...
The Malaysian Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is set to develop a strategic plan to boost green investment and establish Malaysia as a leading regional green investment hub, catalyzing sustainable socio-economic development. This initiative follows the...
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...
Salomon, France-based global leader in outdoor trail gear, has launched its inaugural brand store in Malaysia, located at The Exchange TRX. The new store showcases Salomon’s diverse product range, including the advanced S/LAB series, known for its innovative...
Chery Corporate Malaysia Sdn Bhd has inaugurated its first local assembly plant in Shah Alam, Selangor state of Malaysia, for its premium SUV sub-brand, Jaecoo. This facility, dedicated to producing the Jaecoo J7 model, represents a significant step in Chery’s...
