by Leni Marlina | Sep 23, 2026 | International, Malaysia
Nomura Asset Management says Malaysia is well-placed to capture more of the global semiconductor upswing by moving deeper into advanced packaging—a high-value, technology-intensive back-end segment vital for AI chips. Malaysia already has strengths in assembly and...
by Leni Marlina | Sep 23, 2026 | Malaysia, Perak
PKNPk has completed a five-year turnaround from heavy losses (RM311.62m in 2019–2020) to five consecutive years of profit and five clean audits. A roadmap launched in March 2021 improved governance, cut underperforming units (about 26 closed), and restructured...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s automotive sector is undergoing a profound structural evolution, pivoting from half a century of traditional vehicle assembly toward high-value, tech-centric global supply chain creation. Driven by MIDA’s strategic focus on technology transfer and local...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s strategic push to evolve from a back-end assembly hub into a front-end semiconductor powerhouse marks a pivotal transition from “Made in Malaysia” to “Made by Malaysia.” Driven by the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) and...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | International, Malaysia, Perak
Malaysia’s industrial property sector in 2026 demonstrates a powerful structural divergence: while representing just 2.1% of overall transaction volume, industrial real estate drives over 14% of national market value. Propelled by global supply chain realignment,...
by Mike Choong | Sep 6, 2026 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers’ (FMM) Budget 2027 proposals underscore a vital imperative: shifting Malaysia’s manufacturing sector from low-cost assembly to high-value, tech-driven productivity. By advocating for a tiered SME tax framework, a 3% reinstated...
