Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), Malaysia’s state-owned utility firm, has expanded its strategic collaboration with Microsoft through a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting the growth of Malaysia’s AI-enabled economy and ecosystem. The...
The Malaysian government will require all shopping malls nationwide to have recycling facilities starting January 1, 2026, as a condition for business licence approvals. This mandate, announced by Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming, is part of the...
Singapore’s B.Grimm Power, a Thai energy firm, is set to invest over MYR 4.3 billion (around USD 1.02 billion) in Malaysia’s renewable energy (RE) and power sectors over the next several years, in a move that signals a significant expansion beyond its existing...
Malaysia has agreed to purchase and invest over USD 240 billion with the United States to help narrow the trade deficit and secure a reduction in US reciprocal tariffs, from 25% to 19% on Malaysian exports, following a series of high-level negotiations. According to...
Malaysia is set to modernize its defense capabilities by integrating drone technology, with the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) expected to receive its first batch of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) starting in 2026. This...
Malaysia and the United States have reached an agreement resulting in zero tariffs for nearly 7,000 tariff lines, predominantly benefiting US exporters of agricultural and industrial goods. Under the new terms, 6,911 out of 11,260 tariff lines requested by the US,...
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...
