Penang Chief Minister Leads Investment, Trade Mission To US

Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow is leading an eight-day investment and trade mission to the United States, with the delegation setting out on...

Astino FY26 Net Profit Surges 44% On Stronger Export Margins

Astino Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended 31 July 2026 rose 44% to RM49.66mil from RM34.42mil, The Star reported, as stronger export...

China’s AgiBot Eyes RM1 Billion Investment In Malaysia By 2035

Chinese robotics firm AgiBot Innovation has pledged a potential RM1 billion investment in Malaysia by 2035, a deal that could create 5,000 jobs, Prime...

Malaysia to Finalise New E-Commerce Bill This Year, Says Domestic Trade Minister

The Malaysian government plans to finalise the drafting of a new e-commerce Bill this year, replacing the outdated Electronic Commerce Act 2006 with a...

Silicon Island Reclamation Hits 480 Acres With RM1.9B Invested

More than 480 acres of land have been reclaimed for Penang's Silicon Island project as the 2,300-acre development enters its fourth year, with RM1.9...

‘Most Ludicrous Statement I’VE Seen In 25 Years’: AirAsia’s Tony Fernandes Slams Reuters Report

AirAsia co-founder Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has dismissed as "irresponsible" a Reuters report claiming the Malaysian government had approached rival carriers about taking over...

Penang E&E Players Face Capacity Crunch Amid Influx Of Orders

Penang's electrical and electronics (E&E) sector is grappling with a capacity crunch as surging global demand for semiconductor products, fuelled by the artificial intelligence...

Korean Air Records Double-Digit Penang Cargo Growth

Korean Air Lines Co Ltd recorded double-digit growth in export cargo volume from Penang in the first half of 2026, driven by surging demand...

Give SMEs A Safe Voice Against Cartels, MyCC Urged

New enforcement powers for the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) must come with safe reporting channels, as small businesses fear repercussions for complaining against major...

MSMEs Exempt From E-Invoicing Below RM3 Million Threshold

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with annual sales of less than RM3 million will no longer be required to issue e-invoices, after the...

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