Business News
FMM Warns Ad Hoc Public Holiday Could Cost Manufacturers RM1 Billion
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers warns that adding September 15 as a holiday may lead to RM1 billion losses and disrupt manufacturing productivity.
Category: Manufacturing
Business News
Apple Stays Committed to Indonesia Despite US Trade Deal
Apple plans to continue its investments in Indonesia, building an AirTag factory and R&D facilities, despite concerns over trade deal impacts.
Analyst Report
UUE Holdings Secures RM92.4m TNB-Linked Subcontracts, Boosting Earnings Outlook
UUE Holdings secures RM92.4m in contracts, boosting earnings visibility and order book significantly for future growth.
Business News
Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.8 in March
The sector may remain weak in the coming months, impacted by the 24% reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US and tighter trade rules affecting…
Banking and Finance
Malaysia’s Business Sectors Set for Mixed 2025 as Growth and Challenges Collide
Malaysia’s 2025 business sectors show mixed growth: banking, construction, and tech thrive; auto and consumer face challenges; healthcare and oil & gas rebound amid…
Business News
Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Rises to 6-Month High as New Orders Rebound
Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7 in February, driven by renewed new orders, softer output declines, and improved business confidence.
Business News
Opportunity for Malaysian glove manufacturers with Trump’s trade war
The US-China trade war enables Malaysian glove manufacturers to increase market share, demand, and profitability in the US.
Business News
Nippon Paint Malaysia Foresees Steady Growth in 2025
Nippon Paint has successfully delivered over 100 Total Coating & Construction Solutions and sees steady growth this year
Business News
New Report Urges Action as Companies Fall Behind on 2025 Animal Welfare Pledge
50 companies report no or insufficient progress in implementing their commitments to stop using battery-cage eggs, reveals NGO study
Business News
Life Water Paves Path for Sustainable Growth and Future Success
Life Water Bhd launches new plant, boosts production capacity, and expands markets. IPO success raises RM63.42 million, funding strategic growth and distribution.
Business News
PepsiCo Slashes Workforce, Closes 4 U.S. Bottling Plants in Major Streamlining Move
PepsiCo will close four U.S. bottling plants, laying off 400 workers to streamline operations amid declining beverage sales and increased focus on efficiency.
Business News
Intel Foundry Achieves Major Milestones
Intel 18A powered on and healthy, on track for next-gen client and server chip production next year.
Business News
Malaysia poised to capture medical device manufacturing market
Plexus’ focus on Semiconductor Capital Equipment, as well as the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector will boost Malaysia; push in the global medical devices…
Business News
Malaysia’s manufacturing at three-month low amid renewed moderation in new orders
Nonetheless, improved export demand and rising outstanding business have provided some relief for the manufacturing sector
Business News
Challenges and Strategies and Opportunities in the UK Production Sector
The UK production sector, encompassing industries such as manufacturing, mining, energy supply, and water management, plays a pivotal role in the country’s economy. Recently,…
Manufacturing
Chinese Exports Rebound in April, Driven by High-Tech Demand
Chinese exports rebounded in April by 1.5%, led by high-tech products and automotive demand, with notable increases in trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan