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Pharmamiaga to manufacture Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine starting March

Ipmuda diversifying into healthcare and energy

The 200mm fab wafer – a comeback kid

Wider technology gap among manufacturers

Boosting Malaysia-china investments and trade

‘Malaysia remains among 30 most competitive economies in the world’

Tech, cross-border activities set to drive Asia M&A next year

UK wants to strengthen trade and investment ties with Malaysia post-Brexit

12MP to focus on new economic drivers — Muhyiddin

China remains Malaysia’s largest trading partner for 11th year

Local auto players confident TIV can exceed 500,000 units this year

Petronas anticipates challenging oil & gas industry in 2021

Ukraine maintains momentum of its bilateral trade with Malaysia despite COVID-19

K-One Technology’s unit gets approval for nasal swab manufacturing, supply

RM425 mln convention centre to boost Ipoh’s business tourism

Manufacturing sector needs new master plan to enhance competitiveness

Govt to speed up approval for entry of business travellers, subject to strict conditions

Stronger recovery path seen in automotive sector after vehicle sales tax exemption extended

New fresh milk factory at Linggi farm can process 30,000 litres daily — FGV

Vehicle sales tax exemption extended until June 2021 – MoF

KeTSA introduces three initiatives to encourage use of solar PV

Asia and emerging markets poised to lead global economic recovery — Manulife Investment Management

AT Systematization opens glove manufacturing facility in Perak

Companies more likely to hire fresh graduates in next two years – Survey

Hong Seng acquires land in Kedah Rubber City for RM45.74m

Malaysia imposes provisional anti-dumping duties on steel imports from Indonesia, Vietnam

Sabah Govt Officials To Visit China Post-Covid-19 To Attract Investors

UOB survey: Upskill or reskill to stay relevant in job market

5G to facilitate boom in smart buildings

Right time for economic reform

RMHTC to strengthen Russia-Malaysia collaboration, act as a springboard into ASEAN market

Not all doom and gloom for Malaysians in 2020

Economic recovery likely in early months of 2021, says DOSM

KTG appoints Howellcare as turnkey contractor for RM54 mln glove factory

Malaysia remains steadfast in championing regional trade

Ta Win completes acquisition of 32.5 pct stake in Royce Pharma

Three challenges for Asia’s next generation digital economy – UNESCAP

12MP to be tabled in Parliament in March 2021 — Mustapa

Diversified revenues allow Sarawak to be less dependent on timber — Abang Johari

Kelantan to build cold rooms for storing export Musang King

Malaysia’s first autonomous vehicle testing route gets approval

MITI imposes anti-dumping duties on products from China, South Korea, Vietnam

Tech: SMEs should prioritise collaborations and upskilling efforts in digitalisation journey

Bosch completes one of Malaysia’s largest rooftop PV installation in Penang plant

Digitalisation transformation a necessity for business: Panellists

Industry players expect 2021 to be bumper year for some sectors

Azmin Ali: RCEP enhances market access for Malaysian products post-Covid-19

VentureTECH invests RM10 mln in Malaysia’s first biogradable jerry can

Jiankun to invest RM50m in nitrile rubber production venture

Deputy CM: O&G industry must contribute more to Sabah economy

NanoMalaysia and Bonric develop ESD latex gloves

Taraf Raya signs MoU with MRL, CCC on Pahang ECRL project

Mah Sing going full tilt in gloves and healthcare diversification

Key Alliance plans to acquire 30 pct of Tree Med for RM14 mln

Govt strives to make Malaysia an attractive investment destination – PM

Four key indicators to spur economic recovery — Deputy Minister

World Bank: Containing Covid-19 Must Remain Malaysia’s Top Priority

Manufacturing sector sales will remain lacklustre in 4Q

Supermax incorporates new subsidiary in US

Building tomorrow’s talent for industries of the future

The future of Malaysia’s rail industry

Ajiya awards solar contract to Plus Solar

Maritime industry expects to rally after pandemic shockwave

Asia: Economic Year in Review 2020

MIDA bridges academic-industrial collaboration between Panasonic, UM

Sabah to set up one-stop centre for investors

IMF projects Malaysia’s GDP to grow by 7% in 2021

Mestron partners Samdo Smart Solar to undertake EPCC for solar power systems on telco towers

Mi Technovation to acquire 99% stake in Taiwanese firm for RM217m

China is Malaysia’s main export market in 2019

Dutch Lady to invest RM340m in N. Sembilan’s dairy plant

Local firms urged to leverage opportunities from China’s tech rise

MITI: Govt committed to promoting ethical recruitment practices

Malaysia to benefit from in RCEP through economic integration, facilitation

MITI: Political changes in Malaysia will not have impact on trade

Use cloud to grow your business, Alibaba Cloud urges SMEs

Malaysia’s 2021 economic recovery underpinned by effective vaccine roll-out, says World Bank

Global shortage of gloves to persist for next two to three years

Mah Sing diversification into glove manufacturing on track

F&N buys stake in Sri Nona Companies for RM60m cash

Local O&G services, equipment industry sees recovery

Sarawak Energy aspires to share renewable energy expertise with neighbouring countries, says group CEO

Malaysia can be world leader in Islamic Fintech

N. Sembilan targets RM10b investments next year, says MB

Sarawak beats others states in FDI

Report: Transformation must happen for Asean to realise digital economy potential

VentureTECH inks RM10m investment agreement with Kiwitech

A year of RCEP and strengthening trade

Hanwha Energy starts commercial production at Malaysian solar plant

Japan optimistic on prospects of stronger economic relations with Malaysia

Malaysia well-positioned for economic recovery in 2021

SIRIM, Hitachi team up to offer industry 4.0 digital solutions to SMEs

Ongoing recovery China to lift Malaysia’s industrial production: Moody’s

Bina Darulaman forms JV with MBI Kedah to develop Langkawi Premium Outlet integrated project

Luxchem to buy 55% stakes in three firms for RM121m, to raise up to RM97m via private placement

Petronas set to help Sarawak grow O&G supply chain

Asia Poly on expansion drive

Malaysia to see greater digital connectivity through Jendela

Iconic Worldwide aims to be leading gloves maker

Impiana Hotels plans to develop resort in Tioman

East Malaysia leads rise in approved investments

RCEP will spur global economy

Samaiden eyes solar, biomass projects

Solar sector in vogue

Malaysia’s investment approval target forecast to hit RM138bil in 2020

RCEP supports the recovery of investment climate

ECERDC aims to draw RM31 bil private investments to Pahang by 2025

Mustapa: New economic sectors to be identified under 12MP

Mobilise Malaysian investment in times of crisis: Economist

Malaysia ranked 33 out of 131 countries in Global Innovation Index

Plywood maker Cymao in final stage of discussion on new business

IR4.0 will create more highly-skilled jobs

Petronas Gas extends steam supply to Japan-owned Polyplastics

Export duty exemption worth RM325.2 mil utilised by oil palm industry

KPower bags RM296m hydropower project in Perak

Tech: US-based chip gear giant Lam Research’s largest facility to be built in Penang

MIDA, Cyberview sign MoU to attract high value, tech-based services investments

Auto industry: Banner year, driven by govt incentives

Digitalisation development in new services sector blueprint a top priority

Inix to acquire distribution firm to support entry into glove market

Johor poised to be regional hub for drones, robotics with dedicated zone in Iskandar Malaysia

New policy to transform Malaysia from user to developer of technologies

GDEX partners Tasco to improve logistics delivery services

Ta Win aims to be Asia’s go-to copper player

Manufacturing on growth path

Agreement signals new era in Sarawak O&G development, says SPECA

Nokia: Global 5G deployment accelerates in 2020 despite pandemic

Solarvest, Satria Megajuta secure solar PV contracts

Len Talif: Sarawak seeks collaboration to develop engineered timber products

Readying the E&E Industry for Growth

MGA looks forward to Natural Gas Roadmap

Global semiconductor sales forecast to rise 5.1% in 2020, jump 8.4% in 2021

Inix pays 45% deposit to buy 51% of rubber glove factory

Malaysia ranks second in Asia Pacific for global connectedness

Malaysia Set to Recover in 2021 Despite Headwinds — MIDF Research

Malaysia-Italy Trade Stable Despite COVID-19 Setbacks

MIDA, KOSME, Korea Desk promotes business partnerships between Malaysia, Korea

Natural gas to contribute RM400 bln to public finances over next decade

RM61.7 bln manufacturing, service projects approved from March to Sept

JF Technology foresees bright outlook for semiconductor sector

KL ranked second best city in the world for expats

Natural gas to play crucial role for national energy transition, says Muhyiddin

Malaysia receives regional healthcare recognition

MITI launches smart automation grant for local players

Manufacturing and agriculture sectors main contributors to economic growth during Covid-19

UMP focuses on high-end TVET

Bioalpha partners with HK-listed Ritamix to manufacture dietary supplement

Nitrile latex could hit all-time high this month, raising glove production costs by 70% q-o-q — KAF Research

Taliworks ventures into renewable energy market

Fitch: Improving outlook for Asia-Pacific power, renewables projects in 2021

Malaysia’s manufacturing sector recovery moderated further in November — IHS Markit

Huawei Malaysia launches incubator and acceleration programme for tech startups

Malaysia records RM109.8b worth of approved investments in Jan-Sept 2020

Malaysian Businesses Expects Pre-Covid Profitability by End-2022

AME Elite plans to establish and list industrial REIT

Asean PMI stabilised in November, ending eight-month downturn — IHS Markit

Vizione signs deal to acquire 51% of glove maker for RM5m

Vizione to inject RM30m in capex to boost glove business capacity

N Sembilan recorded over RM11b manufacturing investments from 2015 to June this year, state assembly told

World Bank hub in Malaysia to bring together economic, financial experts – Tengku Zafrul

GDEX’s long term industry prospect remains bright

Taliworks ventures into renewable energy market

OSC receives over 2,500 applications for business travellers — MIDA

MIDA eyes 23 high-profile projects with potential investment value of RM75.4b for 2021, Dewan Rakyat told

Johor manufacturing sector records RM5.71 bil investment in Jan-Sept 2020

Malaysia to Go 5G • Go Cloud • Go AI – Grow with intelligence

Govt will ensure Malaysia remains attractive for FDI, DDI — Tengku Zafrul

Hong Seng on track with healthcare, hire purchase diversification

APIB urges Chinese businesses to capitalise on Malaysia’s tax incentives

Cargill to invest US$20 mln to expand production facility in Port Klang

UTP remains Malaysia’s top private university in QS Asia Rankings 2021

Budget 2021 approval will augur well for economic recovery

New tech war narrative in post-Trump era

‘Too early to call’ impact on O&G

Eonmetall eyes venture into glove manufacturing

Mah Sing Plastics inks RM12 mln PV deal with Plus Solar

GDEX to expand warehouses, distribution centres and fleet

Malaysia-UK trade, investment ties enhanced via formation of joint committee

E-commerce surges in Southeast Asia

Palm oil industry adapts to new norm, business model despite Covid-19 — MPOB DG

SIRIM develops innovative solutions for biogas production

ARB partners with Chinese telco to undertake smart building projects in Malaysia

MIDA in talks to bring projects worth RM21b to Malaysia

Govt initiatives to drive economic growth

Measures to spur business activity would help companies, industries

Acme inks collaboration to manufacture hardware devices for AI

Sarawak aspires to become major hydrogen exporter — Abang Johari

Malaysia’s technology sector to ride imminent upcycle

MIDA encourages palm oil industry players to apply for industry4WRD DISF

FDI seen reviving gradually

MITI approves 312 projects worth RM22.9 bln via e-ML platform

Technology players said to be among businesses most receptive to Budget 2021

Digital economy and 4IR council shows govt’s seriousness on inclusive growth — MCMC

Japan aims to expand CPTPP trade pact as UK, China eye membership

Pharmaniaga expects to produce own halal vaccine in 4-5 years

APEC’s developed economies must support countries trailing in digital economy — PIKOM

MIDA bridges collaboration between BiON, SIRIM Tech Venture

Petronas calls for stronger regional collaboration on global energy transition

DCM: Sarawak, Western Australia should work closely to tap into key economic sectors

Malaysia welcomes China’s high technology, knowledge and capital intensive investments

APEC aims for open, dynamic, resilient and peaceful Asia Pacific community by 2040

Penang approves RM10.6bil manufacturing investments in first nine months

HGST to spend RM1 bln on factory expansion

Covid-19 a catalyst for businesses’ digital transformation journey

Malakoff secures Feed-in-Tariff approval for 2.4MW biogas power plant in Kota Tinggi

Malaysia seen to become a major subregional interconnectivity hub

Budget 2021, RCEP bode well for Malaysia’s competitiveness to lure more FDI

Labour productivity improves in Q3 2020 – DOSM

Asia-Pacific economy leads global recovery from COVID-19 – Moody’s Analytics

Timely for APEC, ASEAN to leverage strengths, promote inclusive cooperation – Thai PM

Asia Poly buys 30pct stake in GB Plas

RCEP will boost Malaysia’s economic revival, says MEF

APEC needs to keep its economies ahead of the curve

Unisem plans RM400m private placement for expansion in Malaysia, China

Ho Wah Genting to begin production, distribution of Covid-19 vaccine after Phase IV trials successful

Robust digital strategy vital to tap halal industry potential

Time for SMEs, GLCs to take advantage of RCEP

Malaysian manufacturers, SMEs must stay competitive: ACCCIM

RCEP provides hope for Malaysia to achieve faster economic recovery

RCEP inspiration for regional trade, global recovery

APEC economies need to work more closely to tackle COVID-19 issues

Malaysia poised to dominate Southeast Asia’s e-commerce

Jaks’s JV in Vietnam to generate up to RM2.8bil a year

NCER remains attractive to investors despite pandemic

FMM: RCEP to contribute significantly to Malaysian companies

Malaysian firms should strengthen competitiveness to benefit from RCEP — MCCC President

Budget 2021: What industry leaders say about Budget 2021

Azmin: RCEP signing supports Malaysia’s position as preferred trading hub

GDP growth projection based on economic expectation: Tengku Zafrul

ASEAN-UN comprehensive partnership grows stronger than ever — UN chief

Digitalisation to accelerate ASEAN economic recovery post-Covid-19 — Azmin

Asia forms world’s biggest trade bloc, a China-backed group excluding US

HSBC Malaysia: RCEP may be a tonic for Asia to recover from Covid-19 impact

Awang Tengah: Sarawak tops Malaysia’s most preferred investment destination in first 3Q of 2020

Digital partnership paves way for UK-ASEAN trade relations going forward

Salcon ventures in glove manufacturing

MITI approves 711 applications for RA programme as of Oct 2020

Survey: Malaysian businesses say flexible working to become norm

Malaysia welcomes RCEP signing, a game changer to investment flow — PM Muhyiddin

MITI: Malaysia, China to finalise second cycle of 5-year economic programme

FMM: MIDA’s report is music to our ears

Budget 2021 vital to boost investment

Malaysia firmly believes ASEAN continues to play critical role addressing Covid-19 Challenges — Muhyiddin

Govt’s NEP study to determine energy sector’s policy, way forward

Industry 4.0 readiness to be enhanced among Malaysian companies

RCEP — a new boost for Asean regional enterprises

Sarawak Energy, Petronas seal MoU on hydrogen collaboration

MIDA approves second round of tax incentive for GD Express

Internet usage in Malaysia spikes as Covid-19 pushes more people to go online

Petronas starts LNG bunkering operations, makes first delivery

Malaysians need to seize opportunities in Digital Economy, says MDEC

Malaysia’s GDP expected to improve in Q3, but at slower pace

Record new renewable energy capacity this year and next — IEA

Southeast Asia’s Internet economy to cross US$100b this year — industry report

AME Elite building Shengda New Energy’s second plant in [email protected] Airport City

Huawei Malaysia, Revenue Group team up to develop e-services hub

MIDA approves RM65.3b manufacturing projects in Jan-Sept 2020

Govt introduces incentives to boost high-tech utilisation — MITI

High tech, value-added investment incentives to ensure Malaysia remains competitive

MITI: RM6 bil investments approved in less developed area up to Sept

Ministry plans to set up special units to facilitate promotion, coordination of investments in Sarawak – Malcolm

Report: South Korean firms urged to diversify into Malaysia

The Next Transformation: Proposed Gloves Manufacturing

Azmin optimistic of future Malaysia-US trade relations following Biden’s victory

RCEP trade pact signing to be key outcome of 37th ASEAN Summit — MITI

Tax reliefs in Budget 2021 to attract new digital investments — MDEC

Budget 2021 highlights: Here’s what Malaysians can expect to get directly ― tax breaks, handouts, subsidies and more

‘2021 Budget will realise an innovation-driven economy’

Govt Proposes IBS Tax Incentive Extension

Manufacturing sector forecast to grow 7 pct next year

Western Digital to build RM1bil plant in Sarawak under RM2.3bil Malaysian expansion

Bioplastics in the New Plastics Economy

Eppendorf moves to PJ

Globetronics looks to new products for success

Govt To Give Income Tax Exemption For Commercialisation Of R&D Findings

Logistics players’ business model need digitalisation to survive COVID-19 – MoF

MRTE to spend RM50mil on robotic academy in Cyberjaya by 2021

IJM’s Kuantan Port expands

Monash University Malaysia investing in world-class research

Muhyiddin: Budget 2021 to drive business, economic sectors

Govt To Review Tax Incentive For Companies Relocating To Malaysia

Global economy heading for a solid rebound

Logistics and data centres drive up regional industrial market — JLL

F&N going big on energy conservation

NCIA collaborates with Penang state govt to upgrade infrastructure

How to revitalise private investments

Western Digital to invest a further RM2.3 bln in Malaysia

MDEC hopes Budget 2021 will support SME digitalisation, digital investment

Budget 2021 to be expansionary to support people, revive economy – PM Muhyiddin

Global 300mm fab spending to boom through 2023, says SEMI

MAHB, Alibaba start ops at Cainiao Aeropolis eWTP Hub

NCER to implement human capital, high-impact infrastructure in Kedah under SDP 2021-2025

Fashion, textile industry need to transform from OEM to OBM business model — MIDA

Malaysia ranks fourth in Cost of Doing Business Index — KPMG study

Manufacturing jobs slowly giving way to services employment

MDEC, TM to boost Malaysia’s digital readiness

Selangor projects 2.09 per cent GDP growth this year

Various economic recovery plans in Budget 2021

Asia’s factories recover in October with India leading gains

Global semicon sales up 5.8% in 2Q20 to US$113.6b, market uncertainty remains, says SIA

Pandemic forces APEC economies to change narrative in doing business, investment

Huawei, JIOS Academy collaborates to support Johor’s digital transformation

Johor to build digital centre in Iskandar Puteri

MEF lauds efforts to prioritise employment of locals over expats, foreign workers

Additional PRIHATIN SME Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN SME+)

Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (PRIHATIN)

Race for Silterra heats up

Notion Vtec making progress in nitrile gloves for US, Europe venture

AE Multi to provide turnkey solutions for new glove manufacturers

Malaysia’s E&E sector set to benefit from China’s 14th five-year plan — economists

Penang captures 47 pct of Malaysia’s manufacturing FDI in 1H 2020 — Penang CM

ATS Line 1 glove production to begin December, sees estimate RM860 million annual turnover

Techbond plans to expand production capacity

NEGM expands production capacity of glass tubing by end-October 2020

KESM Industries confident automotive semiconductor industry will recover

Pharmaniaga partners with India’s Serum to boost vaccine business

Sarawak plans to export green hydrogen

Manufacturing companies set to increase production localisation

Luster outlines steps to ensure new glove venture success

Mah Sing starts additional piling works for phase 1 glove factory

Coca-Cola to strengthen business operation in Malaysia

Adopting industry 4.0 will bring businesses to greater heights

Komark receives ISO certification for face masks, PPE

China remains Malaysia’s largest foreign investor in manufacturing sector — MITI

Medical devices industry is Penang’s hidden gem

Luster enters into JV with Fortune Tac to make, distribute and sell gloves

Mah Sing branches into glove-making, to spend RM150mil on first factory

Taiwan’s Wistron Corp to buy Western Digital PJ factory

Southern Cable eyes automotive, elevator segments

Where are Malaysian players in the semiconductor value chain?

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VS Industry to buy land and industrial buildings in Johor, plans to relocate HQ

Manufacturing sales at RM118.5 bln, up 1.7 pct y-o-y in Aug 2020

Top Glove ups capex allocation to RM10b from RM8b

Rising cases to sustain gloves’ demand trajectory

K-One to make syringe safety needle caps for worldwide distribution

Malaysia ready to work together towards halal food self-sufficiency

Duopharma to partner with OEM in Indonesia, Singapore

Hil Industries gets approval to manufacture 3-ply surgical face masks

Penang still growing strong

Pharmaniaga poised to benefit from vaccine, says Kenanga Research

Metronic Global partners Singapore’s JFSM to develop ‘smart factories’

Confidence rising although Malaysian manufacturing sector slows further in September: IHS Markit

Penang recorded RM9.12b manufacturing investments in 1H — MIDA

Luster, Tech Idea in audio products manufacturing joint venture

Southern Cable hopes to reel in RM71.2 million from IPO

INIX, Duria Manufacturing to tap into durian industry

HWGB Biotech, EBI making headway to develop Covid-19 vaccine

Press Metal’s perfect timing?

LKL International to buy dialysis player as quarterly profit jumps on higher sales

South Koreans keen in setting up factories in Sarawak — Riot

HWGB Biotech collaborating with US-based lab facility for companion diagnostic systems

Palm oil-based product manufacturers asked to display MSPO logo on packaging

Malaysia mulls imposing carbon tax on future investments

Aspen to build glove making plant with bigger capacity of 1.5 billion instead of 1.1 billion units

Melaka attracted RM3 bln manufacturing investment in first 9 months – CM

CVIA industrial park is 10 pct complete – Mustapa

UMW Aerospace rolls-off maiden Trent 7000 fan case

QES buys RM20mil factory in Glenmarie

Iconic Worldwide buys land to set up PPE manufacturing facility

Ta Win sets up healthcare arm to explore downstream copper segment

Top Glove to spend RM8b capex in next six years

Bioalpha inks agreement with CME to develop, manufacture health food supplements

FPP manufacturing, new property launches to fuel Scientex’s growth

Covid-19 drives Jabil Penang to manage supply chain complexity

JTB’s subsidiary to acquire land in Klang for RM44 mln

Invest Selangor identifies new industrial areas

Duopharma Biotech to manufacture second oncology medicine

PCG, PCC ink deal to jointly produce specialty chemicals

MITI kicks off safeguard probe on ceramic floor, wall tile imports

Malaysia’s manufacturing sales rise 1.9% to RM119.3b in July 2020

QES raises RM20.4mil via private placement exercise

Luster to raise up to RM47m via private placement for manufacturing business

Development of the rubber industry in Malaysia

Kelantan attracts RM1b investment from Chinese furniture manufacturer, says MB

Gets Global ventures into glove-making, proposes private placement to raise RM87m

AME helps spur Jstar Motion’s expansion

Rubber gloves export rose to RM15B for Jan-July Period: MITI

Kanger poised to become top global manufacturer of bamboo products

Dutch Lady to dispose of factory land in Petaling Jaya

Semiconductor firms exceed expectations

Kanger International poised to be world’s largest producer of bamboo products

Hartalega to increase installed capacity to 44 bln gloves

Nylex gets nod to double ethanol production capacity

Malaysian manufacturing sector stabilising, says Ambank analyst

Malaysia exports RM22.5 bln worth of wood-based products in 2019

Selangor rallies other States to produce regional aerospace powerhouse

Aspen Glove expects manufacturing factory completion March 2021

Iconic Worldwide to diversify into PPE manufacturing with RM155.5m investment

Vizione to buy controlling stake in specialty medical gloves maker

Aspen Group to diversify business to include manufacturing and distribution of rubber gloves

MQ Tech enters deal to buy stake in Kibaru

LKL to export US$19 mln nitrile examination gloves to China

Oceancash to double production capacity for non-woven materials used to make PPE

Sarawak govt invites UDA to invest in Bintulu petrochemical hub

MITI holds engagement sessions with 2 E&E firms in Penang

PIPC in Pengerang is open for business

Sarawak Biohub Port project to kickstart in Q1 2021

AME thrives from global companies’ investments in Southeast Asia

Nestle to make plant-based meals

Smart device segment to drive MMS Ventures’ growth

MSCM Holdings invests RM59 mln for new venture in glove business

Pharmaniaga to invest RM2mil in vaccine facility