by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
Genting Property, bahagian Genting Plantations, telah menandatangani Perjanjian Perancangan Induk dengan Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) untuk memajukan Johor Technology Smart City (JTSC), memanfaatkan keupayaan AI dan kepakaran Huawei dalam kampus pintar untuk...
by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
Malaysia’s economy expanded 5.3% year-on-year in 3Q2026 (down from 6.0% in 2Q2026), slightly above market forecasts, driven by robust growth in services (up 5.4%), manufacturing (up 7.5%)—led by export-oriented electrical, electronic and optical products and other...
by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
Malaysia’s semiconductor exports are surging—chipmaking equipment rose 71.1% and finished semiconductors 84.1% in 8M26—fuelled by strong AI-driven demand and foreign investment into higher-value manufacturing, positioning Malaysia with a 6.5% share of global...
by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
Malaysia’s ringgit opened mostly higher after the Department of Statistics released an advance estimate showing third-quarter 2026 GDP growth of 5.3%, a stronger-than-expected print that lifted market sentiment. The currency was relatively stable against the US dollar...
by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
Malaysia is well-positioned to withstand external shocks in 2027 thanks to a diversified economy, resilient exports and stronger fiscal buffers, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said. While geopolitical tensions and shifting trade patterns remain...
by Leni Marlina | Oct 19, 2026 | Malaysia
The Sabah Cabinet has approved 24-hour operations for Sepanggar Bay Container Port (SBCP) to ease congestion, but full implementation depends on readiness across depots, factories and government agencies. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ewon Benedick is leading a task...
