Tag Archives: Malaysia

DNB and Ericsson Win Top Award for AI-Driven Solution, Enhancing Malaysia’s 5G Network Efficiency and Resilience

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson have received the FutureNet Asia 2024 Award for their AI-powered intent-based operations (IBO) solution in Malaysia’s 5G network, recognized for advancing intelligent network management and resilience. This IBO solution leverages AI to … Read the full press release

Nokia and TM Collaborate to Enhance Malaysia’s Optical Network, Driving AI and Hyperscaler Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with TM (Telekom Malaysia) to enhance its international optical network using advanced DWDM technology. This upgrade will support the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity driven by hyperscalers and cloud-based services. The new network will … Read the full press release

PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena Finalize Investment for Biorefinery to Boost Sustainable Biofuel Production in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena have made a final investment decision to develop a biorefinery at PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia. Set to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will produce Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Engines Repair Solutions Expands Global Repair Network with Key Milestones and New Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace Engines Repair Solutions has expanded its global repair network, adding Leap-1A and Leap-1B Fan Blade repairs to its capabilities and attracting over 30 new customers in 2024. The Johor facility in Malaysia has delivered its 10,000th … Read the full press release

SapuraOMV Upstream Achieves First Gas at Jerun Field Offshore Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn Bhd has successfully started gas production at Malaysia’s Jerun field, where Shell plc holds a 30% stake through Sarawak Shell Berhad. Located offshore Sarawak, the field includes an integrated platform exporting gas via an 80-km … Read the full press release

DNV and PETRONAS Collaborate to Drive Sustainability in Malaysia’s Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) DNV and PETRONAS CCS Ventures have solidified their collaboration with the signing of a Master Price Agreement aimed at certifying carbon dioxide (CO2) storage sites and associated facilities for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Malaysia. Building … Read the full press release

DLMI@Enstek: FrieslandCampina’s State-of-the-Art Dairy Plant Opens in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina, inaugurated its new dairy plant, DLMI@Enstek, in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the plant aims to double production capacity to meet the growing demand for high-quality … Read the full press release

DNB and Ericsson Spearhead 5G-Driven Digitalization for Malaysian Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) and Ericsson are joining forces to accelerate the digitalization of enterprises in Malaysia through a pioneering program leveraging the country’s world-leading 5G network. The initiative, formalized through Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), involves key industry … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Expands Footprint in Southeast Asia with ACE Group Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has announced the acquisition of ACE Group, the largest supplier of pulverised fly ash in Malaysia, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia and address the increasing demand for fly ash … Read the full press release

BII and FMO Join Forces to Propel BECIS’ Clean Energy Expansion in South and South-East Asia

(IN BRIEF) British International Investment (BII) and FMO have collaborated to provide a joint loan commitment of US$50 million to BECIS, a leading Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider in South-East Asia. This financing will support BECIS’ ambitious plans to … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with TNB Renewables for Solar PV Project in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) TNB Renewables Sdn Bhd (TRe), a subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), has enlisted AFRY as the owner’s engineer for a significant solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Kedah, Malaysia. The project, known as the Corporate Green Power Programme … Read the full press release

Prudence Foundation and Malaysian Red Crescent Collaborate to Safeguard Students with ‘Safe Schools, Safe Kids’ Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC), is launching the ‘Safe Schools, Safe Kids’ programme across Malaysia to empower students aged 10-15 with crucial health and safety skills. The initiative aims to equip children with … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Supplies Dynamic Power Solutions to Semiconductor Giant X-FAB Sarawak

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has equipped X-FAB Sarawak, a division of X-FAB, with four mtu Kinetic PowerPacks to ensure uninterrupted power supply for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Kuching, Malaysia. These units, engineered to handle fluctuating power demands, provide immediate, high-quality … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Cross-Border Road Logistics with City Zone Express Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release

DNB and Ericsson Launch Malaysia’s Largest 5G Experience Center to Showcase Technology’s Potential

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the organization responsible for accelerating the deployment of 5G networks in Malaysia, has officially launched the nation’s largest 5G experience center called ‘My5G Portal.’ Ericsson is a key partner in this initiative, helping to … Read the full press release

Major Waste-to-Energy Project in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia, Partners with AFRY

(IN BRIEF) Worldwide PMC Sdn. Bhd. (WPMC) has awarded AFRY a contract for owner’s engineering services for a waste-to-energy project in Kuala Selangor, Malaysia. The project, named Jeram WtE, will construct a state-of-the-art facility with a daily capacity of 2,700 … Read the full press release

Prudence Foundation Launches SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change Program with Cartoon Network

(IN BRIEF) Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc, has introduced a new thematic series called SAFE STEPS Kids Climate Change in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Cartoon Network. … Read the full press release

Cargill and Solidaridad Form $4.6 Million Global Partnership to Enhance Farmer Livelihoods and Sustainable Farming Practices

(IN BRIEF) Cargill and Solidaridad have initiated a strategic global partnership aimed at enhancing the livelihoods of farmers, promoting climate-friendly farming practices, and advancing conservation and responsible land use. Over a three-year period, the $4.6 million program will impact approximately … Read the full press release

Ericsson Showcases Advanced 5G Innovations to Accelerate Malaysia’s Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has launched its global Imagine Live event in Malaysia, featuring advanced 5G use cases and technology innovations aimed at boosting Malaysia’s digitalization efforts. The event, inaugurated by Malaysia’s Minister of Communications and Digital, showcased Ericsson’s energy-efficient radio … Read the full press release

Timi Platform: Sarawak Shell Begins Gas Production with Hybrid Power System

(IN BRIEF) Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced the initiation of gas production from the Timi platform in Malaysia, operating under the SK318 production sharing contract (PSC). Unique for its hybrid solar and wind power … Read the full press release

SGS Launches State-of-the-Art Testing Lab in Malaysia for Advanced EMC and RF Evaluations

(IN BRIEF) SGS has inaugurated an advanced electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio frequency (RF) testing laboratory in Senai, Johor, Malaysia. Spanning 5,300 square meters, the facility is dedicated to providing cutting-edge testing services for household electrical and electronic (E&E) products. … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Socioeconomic Contribution in Malaysia with 5G Manufacturing Facility

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global 5G leader, has established its first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia in Penang, Malaysia. The facility will produce state-of-the-art Ericsson 5G radios, including lightweight and energy-efficient Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios. The investment in local … Read the full press release

Bosch Expands Semiconductor Business with New Test Center in Penang to Meet Global Demand for Chips

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is expanding its semiconductor business to meet the increasing global demand for chips and sensors in the automotive and consumer goods industries. The company has opened a new test center for chips and sensors in Penang, Malaysia, … Read the full press release

Major Partnership Formed to Establish Carbon Storage Hub in Southeast Asia: TotalEnergies, Petronas, and Mitsui Team Up

Major Partnership Formed to Establish Carbon Storage Hub in Southeast Asia: TotalEnergies, Petronas, and Mitsui Team Up

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has formed a partnership with Petronas and Mitsui to develop a carbon storage project in Southeast Asia. The collaboration will assess potential CO2 storage sites in the Malay Basin, including saline aquifers and depleted offshore fields. The … Read the full press release

Hydro Partners with SolarDuck and TNB for Offshore Floating Solar Energy Project in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a global aluminium supplier, has signed a letter of intent to collaborate with SolarDuck and subsidiaries of Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) on an offshore floating solar energy project in Malaysia. The partnership aims to advance offshore floating … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to Acquire Hume Cemboard Industries, Cementing Position in Malaysian Construction Market

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global building materials company, has announced its plans to acquire Hume Cemboard Industries (HCBI), a leading manufacturer of cement boards in Malaysia. HCBI’s lightweight cement boards are widely used in various construction applications and offer significant … Read the full press release

Scania prepares for world finals of Top Team workshop excellence competition

(IN BRIEF) Scania is preparing for the world finals of the Top Team competition, which celebrates workshop excellence and customer care. Twelve finalist teams from around the world will compete in Södertälje for the chance to win the top prize … Read the full press release

Asia Honour Paper Industries enhances recycled fiber-based paper manufacturing capabilities with ANDRITZ upgrade

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has completed the commissioning of a FibreFlow drum pulping system and reject handling equipment at Asia Honour Paper in Malaysia. The upgrade was made to production line PM21, which processes a mixture of recycled fiber grades for … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ and Lee & Man Paper Partner to Enhance Production Capabilities in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. to supply a PrimePress X shoe press for their mill in Banting, Malaysia. The shoe press will replace the conventional first press, delivering improved … Read the full press release

Petaling Jaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia becomes hub for Barry Callebaut’s finance and corporate services in Asia Pacific

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Barry Callebaut Group (SWX: BARN), Switzerland-based cocoa processor and chocolate manufacturer, has announced it has officially opened its new Asia Pacific Business Excellence Center (APAC BEC) in Petaling Jaya, a suburb of Kuala … Read the full press release

Shell takes a final investment decision (FID) for the development of the Rosmari-Marjoram gas project in Malaysia, a deepwater sour gas field discovered in 2014

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 5-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced its final investment decision (FID) for the development of the Rosmari-Marjoram gas project in Sarawak, Malaysia, a number of deepwater … Read the full press release

Shell trifft eine endgültige Investitionsentscheidung (FID) für die Entwicklung des Rosmari-Majoram-Gasprojekts in Malaysia, einem 2014 entdeckten Tiefsee-Sauergasfeld

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 5-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), ein niederländisch-britisches multinationales Öl- und Gasunternehmen hat seine endgültige Investitionsentscheidung (FID) für die Entwicklung des Rosmari-Majoram-Gasprojekts in Sarawak, Malaysia, bekannt gegeben, einer Reihe von Tiefsee-Sauergasfeldern, die 2014 entdeckt wurden. Das … Read the full press release

CVC Capital Partners Asia Fund V takes over the controlling stake in Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad from Affin Banking Group

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CVC Capital Partners, a British private equity and investment advisory firm headquartered in Luxembourg, has announced that its CVC Capital Partners Asia Fund V has agreed to acquire the controlling stake in Affin … Read the full press release

The first flight in Malaysia to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been … Read the full press release

Leader in the subsea well access space Expro signs four major subsea well access contracts in Australia and Malaysia

(PRESS RELEASE) HOUSTON, TX, U.S.A, 29-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Expro (NYSE: XPRO), the visionary full-cycle energy services expert, has announced it landed four significant subsea well access contracts in South East Asia and Australia worth well over $50 million (EUR … Read the full press release

Inmarsat sees first installation of its award-winning GX Aviation inflight broadband solution onboard an AirAsia Airbus A320 aircraft

Asia Digital Engineering (ADE) aims to expand its offering as a GX Aviation installation partner for commercial airlines in SouthEast Asia, following milestone with AirAsia Group (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 26-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT), the world leader in … Read the full press release

Royal Dutch Shell’s subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad takes final investment decision on the Timi gas development project, powered by a solar and wind hybrid power system

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 30-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Dutch Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced that its subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Timi … Read the full press release

Sports car manufacturer Porsche expands capacity across Southeast Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 30-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche AG, a German high-performance sports cars manufacturer, has announced it is expanding its engineering and assembly capacity across Southeast Asia.  The development work of the sports car manufacturer has a long tradition … Read the full press release

Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2019: Switzerland remains #1; Singapore leads Asia-Pacific; Europe dominates the top 10; China leader among BRICS nations

(PRESS RELEASE) MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, EUROPE, 23-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Adecco Group, Tata Communications and INSEAD have just released their annual benchmark report that looks into the ability of 125 countries around the world to compete for talent. According … Read the full press release

Airbus takes its entire range of commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter products and services to 2019’s LIMA air show in Langkawi, Malaysia

(PRESS RELEASE) LANGKAWI, Malaysia, 18-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus to exhibit its entire range of commercial aircraft, defence, space and helicopter products and services at this year’s LIMA air show in Langkawi, Malaysia. Indeed, Airbus will be the largest international … Read the full press release