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The Malaysian government plans to finalise the drafting of a new e-commerce Bill this year, replacing the outdated Electronic Commerce Act 2006 with a...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

Penang Ferry Ridership Up 7% In First Half Of 2026

Penang's ferry services carried more passengers in the first half of 2026, with ridership climbing 7.28 per cent compared to the same six-month stretch...

Penang’s Decade-Old Gold Fair Opens With Record Trade Numbers Behind It

Penang's gold and jewellery trade entered a new chapter this week as the Penang Signature Gold, Gems & Jewellery Fair (PSG) 2026 opened at...

Intuitive to Invest Nearly US$500M in Penang Over Five Years

Nasdaq-listed Intuitive Surgical Inc plans to invest nearly US$500 million in Penang over its first five years of operations as the robotic-assisted surgery company...

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