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Eppendorf to invest RM180m in first South-east Asian manufacturing plant in Penang

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 -- German life science company Eppendorf SE will invest about RM180 million (€40 million) to establish its first manufacturing facility in South-east Asia at Bandar Cassia T... Read More


Malaysia has enough fuel supply until year-end, govt securing 2027 stocks, says economy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Malaysia has begun securing fuel supplies for next year as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of ending, with the government saying it has already ensured... Read More


Komtar tourist attraction cleared to continue operations after fatal fall, says Penang CM

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 -- The operator of a tourist attraction in Komtar has been allowed to continue operating after the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) confirmed it had complied with all required sa... Read More


Police to question Kedah MB, Rembau Umno leader over N. Sembilan polls remarks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Police will call up Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor and a Rembau Umno leader soon to record their statements over remarks made during the Negeri Sembilan... Read More


Kon Yeow: Mixed support means Pakatan must intensify Negeri Sembilan campaign in weaker seats

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 -- Penang Pakatan Harapan chairman Chow Kon Yeow said PH needs to intensify its efforts in some Negeri Sembilan seats after seeing varying levels of support on the ground. He sai... Read More


Here's how Malaysia is hosting F1 races without paying the multi-million-dollar fees

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The return of Formula One (F1) racing to Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October has created a buzz among motorsports fans - marking a thrilling comeback after a nine-... Read More


Warisan president Shafie Apdal sentenced to five weeks' jail for contempt over Zara Qairina claims, gets stay pending appeal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court has sentenced Warisan president and Semporna MP Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal to five weeks in prison for contempt of court over remarks regarding t... Read More


Sanusi: Kedah ready to challenge Penang lease rates, awaiting 'right moment' for legal move

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Kedah state government has finalised the historical research and legal groundwork required to pursue a revision of Penang's lease payment rates, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri M... Read More


OECD says Malaysia's data centre boom brings growth but few jobs and mounting pressure on power, water

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Malaysia's booming data centre industry is helping drive economic growth and foreign investment, but the OECD has warned that its rapid expansion is straining electricity and ... Read More


OECD urges Malaysia to bring back GST, phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen public finances

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged Malaysia to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) while gradually phasing out fuel subsidies... Read More