KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 4): One of the six goals of the New Industrial Manufacturing Plan (NIMP) 2030 that was released last Friday (Sept 1) is to enhance ESG (environment, social and governance) practices in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector.

NIMP 2030 highlights the importance of ESG

The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) said the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030) would provide the right ecosystem to support the country's economy in its transformation into a high-tech industrialised nation and towards achieving a developed nation and high-income status.

FMM says NIMP 2030 will provide right ecosystem for Malaysia's transformation into high-tech industrialised nation

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), while expected to boost the manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) by 6.5% annually, contributing RM587.5 billion to total GDP by 2030, also provides a “much clearer signal” to investors on the future of the country and its key matters.

NIMP 2030 to drive manufacturing GDP, offer clarity for investors — analysts

The New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), which is expected to increase the competitiveness of Malaysian companies in the global supply chain, will need greater participation from the private sector, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.

Private sector funding is vital for the success of New Industrial Master Plan 2030, says Zafrul

The government's implementation of the New Industrial Masterplan 2030 (NIMP 2030), will require an estimated total investment of RM95 billion through its seven years, to propel the country's economic growth.

New Industrial Master Plan 2030 requires RM95b worth of investments over seven years — PM

Danantara is seeking to raise the equivalent of US$1 billion (RM4.08 billion) through a multi-currency loan, people familiar with the matter said, as the Indonesian sovereign wealth fund ramps up investments after deploying more than US$5 billion this year.

Indonesia’s Danantara said to seek US$1 bil loan in investment push

(Oct 21): An independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will submit its final report to Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday, local media reported, setting up a test of his pledge to pursue accountability.

The judge-led panel investigated the blaze that ki...

Hong Kong fire report to put govt accountability in focus

High capital requirements remain a major hurdle for Malaysian semiconductor design firms despite being granted subsidised access to UK-headquartered ARM Holdings plc's blueprints for chip components.

High capital requirements still hamper Malaysian semiconductor design firms, Johari tells Parliament 

DeepSeek is opening up the software it uses to run its artificial intelligence (AI) models at scale, potentially making its technology cheaper and easier for businesses to run.

DeepSeek unveils open-source tool to cut AI operating costs

The smog blanketing parts of Southeast Asia is threatening an army of tiny-but-crucial workers in the region’s palm industry — beetles that pollinate the trees and help keep the world supplied with the most-consumed vegetable oil.

Indonesian haze threatens tiny bugs that power palm oil output

Perlis Bersatu chief Izizam Ibrahim on Wednesday confirmed that Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah’s party membership has been suspended after a suspension notice circulated on WhatsApp.

Perlis MB suspended for two Bersatu election terms

Good hearing plays an important role in how students learn, communicate and connect with the world around them. Yet, hearing health is often overlooked, particularly among young people who may not recognise the early signs of hearing difficulties.

KPJ Healthcare Brings the Sound of Hope to Schools, Helping Young Malaysians Protect Their Hearing

AwanBiru Technology Bhd’s (KL:AWANTEC) wholly owned subsidiary Awantec System Sdn Bhd has secured an enterprise resource planning (ERP) contract worth RM8.68 million from TH Plantations Bhd (KL:THPLANT).

Awantec secures RM8.68 mil enterprise resource planning contract

BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Oct 21): Oil prices gained over US$1 on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fuelled fears of supply disruptions, while falling US crude and product inventories lent support to the market.

Oil rises on Middle East supply fears, US inventory drawdowns

Tourism operators are experiencing fewer bookings for this time of year — and even cancellations — as smog disrupts flights, obscures some of the country’s best-known attractions and threatens a key driver of the Southeast Asian economy.

Malaysia set for tourism fallout from Indonesian haze

SEPANG (Oct 21): Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency director general Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain has been&nbsp;charged for hurting lower-ranking officers.

Border Control director general Shuhaily charged for hurting lower-ranking officers, claims trial

The number of Malaysians aged 65 and above crossed the one-million mark in 2002, accounting for 4.2% of the population. Back then, those aged 14 and below made up a third of the population.

Fastest ageing states as Malaysians grow older

The 10 sacked Negeri Sembilan executive councillors have filed a motion at the Federal Court seeking to challenge the state ruler's decision last month to remove them.&nbsp;

Negeri Sembilan excos ask Federal Court if their sacking is constitutional

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): Tan Sri Tan Kean Soon, the former deputy chairman of an oil-and-gas services firm, has been charged with fraud of over RM10 million.

Tan Kean Soon, former T7 Global deputy chairman, charged with RM10m fraud

The government is open to considering a proposal to establish a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into Retirement Fund Inc&nbsp;(KWAP) and the Employees Provident Fund (EPF)&nbsp;should the need arise.

Azalina: Govt to consider commission to probe KWAP, EPF if needed

BENGALURU (Oct 20): Anthropic reported a net loss of more than US$80 billion in the first half of the year and signalled it could spend as much as US$750 billion in the coming years to secure more computing capacity, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Anthropic logged net loss of over US$80 bil in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

SINGAPORE (Oct 21): Asian stocks rose and bonds stabilised at the start of trading on Wednesday following Wall Street's gain as early indications from the corporate earnings season pointed to strong profits for global companies and bolstered investor confidence.

Asian stocks climb as strong earnings buoy Wall Street

SAO PAULO (Oct 21): Brazil raced to contain the trade fallout from the detection of a highly contagious bird virus, as poultry shipments to countries including top buyer China faced restrictions.

Brazil moves to contain bird virus, suspends chicken exports to Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 21): NWE Resources Group Bhd (KL:NWEBHD) edged higher in the consumer product company’s first day on the ACE Market.

NWE Resources opens with modest gain on ACE Market debut

Developers' projected profits from urban redevelopment projects will factor into how replacement properties for existing homeowners are valued under the proposed Urban Renewal Bill (URA).

Urban Renewal Bill to factor in developers’ projected profits in valuing replacement properties

BEIJING/SINGAPORE (Oct 21): Oil prices gained over US$1 on Wednesday as escalating Middle East tensions fuelled fears of supply disruptions, while falling US crude and product inventories lent support to the market.

Stocks rose in late hours as SpaceX reported solid earnings fuelled by a big jump in its artificial-intelligence (AI) business.

US stocks climb in late hours after SpaceX earnings

DayOne Data Centers Ltd&nbsp;is weighing options for its US initial public offering (IPO), including a potential delay or size cut, as volatility around data centres increases, according to people familiar with the matter.

Singapore's DayOne said to weigh options for US IPO after data centre rout

The minimum 30% Bumiputera equity requirement remains in place in line with the Property Acquisition Guidelines, which took effect on July 13, 2022, and is subject to approval by the Economy Ministry.

Govt assures minimum Bumiputera equity requirement retained at 30%

CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB) is exploring taking its Indonesian arm private as tough market conditions dim prospects for a potential secondary offering, analysts said.

CIMB weighs taking Indonesian unit private as potential secondary offering loses appeal — analysts

WASHINGTON/BENGALURU (Oct 20): Elon Musk said on Tuesday that a merger of his two companies SpaceX&nbsp;and Tesla would be "a good idea" and that they had formed special committees to discuss a union, sending shares of the space and technology company up 8% in extended trading.

Musk says SpaceX-Tesla merger 'a good idea' as companies form deal committees

The justification for introducing a new-generation MyKad, its security levels, and cooperation between Malaysia and Indonesia in tackling cross-border haze are among topics&nbsp;expected to take centre stage during the Dewan Rakyat sitting on Wednesday.

New MyKad, haze among topics in Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday

Bursa Malaysia Bhd’s (KL:BURSA) third quarter could be sequentially softer as weaker securities trading activity dragged on a stronger derivatives market, an analyst flagged.

Bursa may report sequentially weaker 3Q, market activity may pick up — analyst

BENGALURU (Oct 21): Gold prices eased for a fourth session on Wednesday as higher oil prices stoked inflationary concerns, while investors looked ahead to next week's Federal Reserve policy meeting for clues on the future path of interest rates.

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