#manufacturing

COMMENT | What M'sia can learn from China's industrial ecosystems

COMMENT | What M'sia can learn from China's industrial ecosystems

Turning manufacturing into durable growth rather than scattered projects.
Warisan to GRS: RM31b steel project based on assumptions?

Warisan to GRS: RM31b steel project based on assumptions?

Phoong trying to fool Sabahans to cover up project's failure, Chong says.
US solar duties threaten M'sia's clean energy manufacturing sector - FMM

US solar duties threaten M'sia's clean energy manufacturing sector - FMM

It will likely disrupt Malaysia as key hub in global solar supply chain.
FMM urges govt action to safeguard manufacturing sector amid US tariff pause

FMM urges govt action to safeguard manufacturing sector amid US tariff pause

It recommends targeted sector-specific relief, particularly for rubber products, industrial machinery, among others.
Delay proposed 30pct port tariff hikes, says FMM

Delay proposed 30pct port tariff hikes, says FMM

Association notes major implications on cost of doing business.
PM to launch initiative to boost integrated circuit design ecosystem

PM to launch initiative to boost integrated circuit design ecosystem

It will enhance Malaysia's position in the global semiconductor ecosystem.
Manufacturers Edition: Finexus Outlines Case Studies and 20 Must-Know IRBM e-Invoicing Rules

Manufacturers Edition: Finexus Outlines Case Studies and 20 Must-Know IRBM e-Invoicing Rules

Malaysia’s manufacturing industry showed a resilient 1.9% year-on-year growth in 1Q2024, according to the FMM’s BCI survey in September. However, challenges remain in adopting e-Invoicing, due to its perceived complexity and high upfront costs.
Report: US rule blocking export of chipmaking tech to China impacts M'sia

Report: US rule blocking export of chipmaking tech to China impacts M'sia

Guideline to be unveiled next month.
Jatronics not a semiconductor manufacturer in M'sia, Miti says

Jatronics not a semiconductor manufacturer in M'sia, Miti says

Company allegedly supplying electronic components to Russian firms.
Venture capitalist aims to 'capture tsunami' with RM1b for M'sian start-ups

Venture capitalist aims to 'capture tsunami' with RM1b for M'sian start-ups

Lai says country 'should not miss this opportunity.'
LETTER | Food security: Where did we go wrong?

LETTER | Food security: Where did we go wrong?

We let Mahathirism-style development overshadow food production for decades.
LETTER | Timely emphasis on domestic direct investment

LETTER | Timely emphasis on domestic direct investment

It will reduce Malaysia's dependence on FDIs and boost SMEs.
Panasonic remains committed to continual Investment in Malaysia

Panasonic remains committed to continual Investment in Malaysia

The company says it considers the country a critical, strategic regional hub.
FMM survey reveals moderate outlook for manufacturing sector in 1H2023

FMM survey reveals moderate outlook for manufacturing sector in 1H2023

It's also growing slower in tandem with slowing global economy.
China expands list of sectors for foreign investment, focusing on manufacturing

China expands list of sectors for foreign investment, focusing on manufacturing

China wants to ‘win the battle’ in core technologies. 

FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain cautious for the rest of 2022

FMM: Manufacturing sector to remain cautious for the rest of 2022

The group projects business will slow down in the second half of the year. 
Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing

Global manufacturers see chip shortage easing

It is expected to relieve pressure on the industry amid other factors.
FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers' application process

FMM calls for more clarity on foreign workers' application process

Delays in getting workers would seriously hamper the manufacturing sector.  
Global factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

Global factory activity slows as Ukraine crisis, inflation bite

Confidence indicators in Europe have plummeted.

Selangor records RM4.64b investments from Jan to June 2021 - Amirudin

Selangor records RM4.64b investments from Jan to June 2021 - Amirudin

The number of manufacturing projects approved is 122.
9 foreign manufacturing companies shut down from March 2020-May 2021

9 foreign manufacturing companies shut down from March 2020-May 2021

They ceased operations during the pandemic, according to Miti.

LETTER | High value manufacturing in M'sia deserves boost in 12MP

LETTER | High value manufacturing in M'sia deserves boost in 12MP

To achieve it, we need grit, determination and right attitude.

Immediate transition to Phase 2 of NRP necessary - FMM

Immediate transition to Phase 2 of NRP necessary - FMM

It is evident that the speed of vaccination is the key to economies moving back to normalisation, it says.

Extended MCO could lead to more industry losses - FMM

Extended MCO could lead to more industry losses - FMM

It says a reduced operating capacity for factories in the essential sectors has led to production challenges.