Investment & Expansion
Malaysia seeks more local sourcing and advanced R&D from US companies
Sim Tze Tzin urged Malaysia to use its industrial capabilities to attract quality US investment as competition from other Asian countries intensifies.
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- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Fadillah urges shared responsibility for Malaysia’s green transition
He outlined roles for industry, financiers, researchers and communities, while Arthur Kurup highlighted government policy and financing initiatives.
- Investment & Expansion
Government confident of 2030 workers’ compensation target
Workers’ compensation accounted for 33.9% of GDP in 2025, while the government aims for 40% by 2030.
- Tech & Digital Economy
Digital Ministry to update AI training as new risks emerge
AI Malaysia Bhd is reviewing security threats through its AI Safe initiative, while the ministry develops a structure to support wider AI skills training.
- Markets & Listings
SC enforcement returns RM1.98 million to 239 investors in 2025
A further RM8.6 million was allocated for restitution involving 933 investors, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan told Parliament.
- Investment & Expansion
Life Water to acquire RM15 million Sabah property for expansion
The property will serve as a warehouse, with RM12.75 million of the purchase price to be financed through bank borrowings.
- Investment & Expansion
Zukri Samat appointed BSN chairman as Awang Adek’s term ends
The appointment takes effect on Oct 12. Zukri previously led Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd and chaired Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Malaysian ports urged to cut emissions and pursue green bunkering
Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said port operators would have to finance any expansion of electric prime mover use.
- Investment & Expansion
Lim Seong Hai Capital plans public square near KL Tower
The square is awaiting approval, while a cable car linking Kuala Lumpur attractions remains an aspiration outside the original tender proposal.
- Markets & Listings
Bursa Malaysia slips after higher opening, KLCI down 10.55 points
Market breadth was negative, with 466 declining counters against 197 gainers. Trading value reached RM370.21 million.
