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Sakura Ferroalloys Driving Value In Sarawak’s Advanced Materials Sector
The development of the Samalaju Industrial Park under the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) has positioned Sarawak as a strategic hub for energy-intensive industries. Within this ecosystem, Sakura Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd (Sakura) assumes a pivotal role, supporting Malaysia’s aspiration on New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 and Sarawak Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 through…
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Energy Storage Systems (ESS): Supporting the Next Phase of Malaysia’s E&E Industry Growth
Energy Storage Systems (ESS), particularly Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), are gaining traction in Malaysia as industries place greater emphasis on energy reliability and operational efficiency. Recent investment trends highlight the emergence of ESS as a growing segment within the country’s industrial ecosystem. The sector initially gained momentum through domestic support, with ESS-related projects attracting…
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Centres Of Excellence: Elevating Malaysia’s Healthcare and Medical Tourism Landscape
Healthcare is emerging as one of the fastest-growing segments of the global services economy with medical tourism becoming an increasingly important driver of cross-border healthcare demand. The global medical tourism market is projected to exceed USD107 billion by 2030, driven by rising healthcare costs in developed economies, ageing populations, and increasing demand for specialised treatments…
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Malaysia’s New Incentive Framework: From Strategic Approval to Measurable Outcomes
Malaysia is undertaking a significant transformation in its investment landscape through the Government’s introduction of the New Incentive Framework (NIF). This initiative marks a major policy reform shift, transitioning from a traditional product/activity-based tax incentives structure to a tiered and outcome-based incentive model that rewards investors based on measurable contributions to the nation’s economic and…
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From Scale to Purpose: Malaysia Strengthening ASEAN’s Digital Backbone
Malaysia is the land of strategic geography and sustainable growth – of connectivity corridors and cross-border dynamism, of natural resilience and technological ambition. This emerging identity extends to its digital infrastructure. Where once the country was known for palm oil and semiconductors, it is becoming ASEAN’s essential digital backbone not merely through scale, but through…
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Where Nature Meets Innovation: Unlocking the Future of Traditional and Herbal Medicine
For centuries, traditional and herbal medicine have supported human health across cultures and civilisations. Today, as the global healthcare landscape evolves, these age-old remedies are gaining renewed relevance — not as alternatives, but as valueble complements to modern medicine.. Derived from nature’s own pharmacy — plants, minerals and select animal-based sources — traditional and herbal…
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Central Region Industrial Clusters: Powering an Integrated Production Ecosystem
The Central Region is not merely Malaysia’s industrial heartland — it is the engine room of the nation’s next phase of industrial transformation. Comprising the Federal Territories, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka, the region has long anchored Malaysia’s manufacturing depth, logistics connectivity and institutional capacity. Today, it is moving beyond scale toward integration through…
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K-One Technology Berhad: Driving Innovation Beyond Borders
With its Design & Development Centre and Headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, while its manufacturing hub located in Ipoh, K-One Technology Berhad (K-One) is a progressive Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider listed on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Over the past 25 years, K-One has built a sterling reputation for innovation and…
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The First Intergrated Township Industrial Park in Malaysia Vision Valley
Encompassing 1,000 acres, MVV TechValley anchors MVV City, is a Negeri Sembilan state government-led, private sector-driven industrial park designed to drive innovation and excellence. Supported by government initiatives and private investments, it aims to deliver strong economic growth and facilitate smooth interactions between businesses and local authorities. Building on the success of Sendayan…
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Connecting Communities to Industry: Kampung Cegar Youth Visit PROTON Tanjung Malim
Residents and youth from Kampung Cegar, Bidor were recently given a first-hand look at Malaysia’s high-tech automotive industry through a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) visit organised by MIDA to PROTON’s advanced manufacturing facility in Tanjung Malim, Perak. The visit, led by Mr. Zainal Abdul Rahman, Director of MIDA’s Corporate Management Division, together with MIDA…
