Malaysia

RHB expects Malaysia’s technology sector momentum to remain intact into the second half on AI infrastructure spending

RHB Investment Bank expects Malaysia technology sector’s momentum to remain intact into the second half, supported by robust supply chain order flows amid elevated artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure spending, an improving earnings growth trajectory, and positive management guidance.

CGS International sees ASEAN nuclear push opens supply-chain opportunities for Malaysia

Nuclear energy is gaining traction across Southeast Asia as governments seek to meet rising electricity demand, strengthen energy security and secure reliable low-carbon power, creating potential opportunities for Malaysia to participate in the emerging regional nuclear supply chain, CGS International said on last Friday.

JC3 pushes faster climate action, adopts ASEAN sustainable finance taxonomy

Malaysia’s Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3) is stepping up efforts to turn climate commitments into practical action, with priorities including accelerating the energy transition, strengthening flood resilience and improving climate-related reporting and financing, it said after its 17th meeting.

Zeekr extends RM1.20/kWh fast-charging rate to all DC Handal stations in Malaysia

Zeekr, the premium electric-vehicle brand of China's Geely Holding Group, said its Malaysian unit has extended a discounted direct-current fast-charging rate of MYR1.20 ($0.29) per kilowatt-hour to all DC Handal charging stations nationwide, having previously offered it only at selected locations.

MBSB maintains positive stance on Malaysia’s renewable energy on structural policy tailwinds

MBSB Research has on Wednesday maintained its positive stance on the renewable energy subsector, underpinned by the structural policy tailwinds for a deep decarbonization trajectory in line with the targets under National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

Malaysia’s chip sector faces uneven AI gains, supply risks – HSBC

Malaysia’s semiconductor sector is benefiting from the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, but gains remain uneven across the industry, while supply risks and the challenge of moving further up the value chain continue to weigh on its longer-term outlook, HSBC said on Thursday.

Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee said to explore IPO to raise at least $245M — report

Malaysia's tech-enabled coffee chain ZUS Coffee is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its Malaysia business to raise at least RM1 billion ($245 million).

Malaysia’s FatHopes Energy and Vietnam’s PVOIL team up for sustainable aviation fuel production

FatHopes Energy, a Malaysian waste-based feedstock solutions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) firm, has entered into a strategic partnership with PetroVietnam Oil Corporation (PVOIL) to establish Vietnam’s first nationwide used cooking oil (UCO) collection ecosystem for sustainable aviation fuel production.

Malaysian government-backed VentureTECH invests $7M into three high-growth firms

VentureTECH Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian government-backed impact investment company, announced Wednesday its strategic investments amounting to MYR 28 million ($7 million) into three Bumiputeraled high-growth, high-value (HGHV) companies.

Dutch chipmaker NXP breaks ground on Malaysia factory, expanding site to 900,000 sq ft

NXP Semiconductors, a Dutch chipmaker, broke ground on a new assembly and test factory expansion in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, expecting to more than double the facility's output once fully operational.