Health and Wellness
Study Confirms Paracetamol Safe for Use During Pregnancy Despite Trump
Researchers found no evidence linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism or ADHD, reaffirming its safety when used as advised.
Category: Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index Sustains 23rd Straight Month of Growth in November 2025
Malaysia’s IPI grew 4.3% y-o-y in Nov-25, marking 23 consecutive months of expansion despite a slowdown from October.
Stocks and Markets
Smart Asia Chemical Eyes Sideways Breakout
Smart Asia Chemical (0306) poised for breakout above RM0.210; YBS International (0025) shows reversal signs in technical analysis.
Stocks and Markets
YBS International Poised for Breakout as Analysts Eye RM0.270 Target
YBS shares show signs of breaking downtrend; potential upside to RM0.270 if RM0.250 resistance cleared, support at RM0.220.
Business News
Rubber Smallholders Nationwide Receive RPI Aid as Cuplump Prices Drop Below Threshold
Malaysian rubber smallholders get financial incentives for December 2025 due to low farmgate cuplump prices.
Economy and Business
Malaysia’s Economy Signals Stronger Momentum Ahead with Robust Leading Indicators
Malaysia's leading index surges +3.6% yoy in Oct-25, signaling accelerating economic growth driven by housing and semiconductor imports.
Manufacturing
Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Steady at 50.1 in December, Boosted by Record Employment Surge
Malaysia Manufacturing PMI unchanged at 50.1; record employment growth offsets slower new orders and stabilising output in December.
Tech
Vertiv Expands Asia Footprint with New Manufacturing Facility in Johor, Malaysia
Vertiv announces new factory in Johor, operational 2026, creating 500 jobs and boosting AI-ready data center solutions.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing blocks more ransomware encryption, but faces rising data theft extortion: Sophos
Sophos: Manufacturing ransomware encryption drops to 40%, yet data theft surges; over half pay ransoms despite better detection.
Manufacturing
Ferrotec Malaysia Boosts Manufacturing Efficiency with GROW with SAP Cloud ERP
Ferrotec Malaysia implements GROW with SAP cloud ERP, boosting efficiency, cutting costs, and enabling data-driven manufacturing decisions.
Sustainability
ShinWon Unveils Sustainability Report Highlighting Global ESG Progress and 2050 Circularity Vision
ShinWon releases its second Sustainability Report detailing ESG gains, stronger governance, renewable energy expansion, and workforce-centred social initiatives.
Export
Malaysia’s Exports Surge on Strong E&E Demand Despite Softer US Market
Malaysia’s trade jumped in October as E&E shipments surged, boosting exports and offsetting weaker US demand and rising global tariff pressures.
Business News
X erupts: India vs. ASEAN – Who will replace China’s manufacturing might?
The US-China trade war spurs debate over manufacturing alternatives, highlighting India’s potential versus ASEAN's strengths, with online discussions questioning feasibility of replacing China's dominance.
Transport and logistics
Selangor Rails Ahead with New Industry Hub
Selangor launches rail and automotive hubs to localise manufacturing, attract major investors, expand supply chains, and cut dependence on foreign technology.
Tech
Siemens Malaysia Leads Industrial Transformation as Foundation Sponsor of Selangor Techsphere Summit 2025
Siemens Malaysia partners with FMM to advance Smart Factory readiness, workforce upskilling, and digitalisation under NIMP 2030.
GDP
Malaysia’s 3Q GDP Growth at 5.1%, Supported by Strong Domestic Demand, export bounce
Malaysia’s economy grew 5.1% in 3Q25, driven by domestic demand and export recovery, though services sector expansion slightly moderated.