by Leni | Sep 25, 2026 | International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nomura Asset Management says Malaysia is well-placed to capture more of the global semiconductor upswing by moving deeper into advanced packaging—a high-value, technology-intensive back-end segment vital for AI chips. Malaysia already has strengths in assembly and...
by Leni | Sep 25, 2026 | Malaysia
PKNPk has completed a five-year turnaround from heavy losses (RM311.62m in 2019–2020) to five consecutive years of profit and five clean audits. A roadmap launched in March 2021 improved governance, cut underperforming units (about 26 closed), and restructured...
by Leni | Sep 4, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Seri Pajam subsidiary SPD Tech Valley Sdn Bhd has signed an SPA with Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd for 32 acres of industrial land in SPD Tech Valley, Senawang, Negri Sembilan. The purchase is part of Dunham-Bush’s phase one Malaysia expansion, estimated at RM172...
by Leni | Sep 4, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said manufacturing weakened in 1H26 after earlier stabilisation, based on its survey of 670 firms (72% SMEs). Weaker domestic and export demand pushed the business activity index down to 90 (from 103), with local sales...
by Leni | Sep 4, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BNM kept the OPR at 2.75%, citing consistency with price stability and sustainable growth while staying vigilant to risks. Economists largely support the pause, noting oil-price volatility could push up costs and arguing for policy flexibility; most don’t expect...
by Leni | Aug 21, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s exports grew 38% year-on-year in July to RM193.6 billion, moderating from June’s 45% rise but remaining strong. The gain was driven mainly by electrical and electronic products (up 51%), petroleum products (+27%), liquefied natural gas (+14%) and palm oil...
