Malaysia is advancing its MYR 370 million (USD 80 million) Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project as part of a broader strategy to capture high-value, long-haul freight and position rail as a faster alternative to sea routes for China-Asean trade. Located near the Thai...
Malaysia has officially launched the International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) (IBO Malaysia), marking a key step in advancing the country’s blockchain capabilities and accelerating its role in the global Web3 landscape. Positioned as part of a wider...
Singapore-headquartered healthcare group, HMI Medical, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Sarawak-based developer Ibraco Berhad to acquire land for the construction of its third hospital in East Malaysia. The new facility, Regency Hospital Kuching, will be...
Malaysia has allocated MYR 2.62 billion (USD 582 million) under Budget 2026 to reinforce food security through record support for paddy farmers, covering subsidies for inputs, seeds, fertiliser, and production. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government remains...
Selangor, one of Malaysia’s largest state economies, is accelerating efforts to solidify its role as the country’s leading aerospace and aviation hub, with ambitions to command up to 70% of national industry activity. The state already accounts for roughly 67% of the...
Paydibs, a Malaysia-based payment solutions provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with AhaPay, a fintech firm backed by Fingular, to integrate Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services into the Paydibs ecosystem. The collaboration aims to enhance payment...
PETRONAS has launched the Centre for Offshore Renewable Energy (CEFORE), an integrated offshore facility combining wind, solar, and wave energy with on-site storage and management systems, in partnership with and Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). Located off the...
Singapore-based ATLAS Vending and the Solid Waste Management Corporation (SW Corp), a Malaysian government tasked to administer solid waste and public cleansing management have formalized a public-private partnership to strengthen Malaysia’s recycling ecosystem with...
Sam Edelman, US footwear brand, has launched its first Malaysian boutique at The Gardens Mall, Lot F-222, in Kuala Lumpur in September 2025, marking a key milestone in its Southeast Asia expansion following its 2024 Singapore debut. A second boutique is planned for...
Scanfil plc, Europe’s largest listed electronics manufacturer, has invested MYR 15.8 million (USD 3.76 million) to expand and modernize its SRX Global (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd facility in Johor Bahru, as announced by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) on...
China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) has marked a significant milestone in Malaysia’s rail sector with the official launch of its new fleet of electric multiple unit (EMU) trains on the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Putrajaya Line. The 20...
Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson have launched the “DNB-Ericsson Educate 21st Century Technologies programme,” a free, large-scale upskilling initiative targeting 40,000 Malaysian municipal and government employees to build expertise in 5G, artificial...
