Proposed minimum wage to hit manufacturing & plantation sectors, but weak ringgit may cushion impact, say analysts. Weak ringgit to cushion floor wage hike: UOBKHwww.kinibiz.comThe expected minimum wage increase pending cabinet approval will hit manufacturing and plantations sectors the hardest, …
Read More »Business : MIDA Approves 619 Manufacturing Projects In Jan-Sept 2014
JOHOR BAHARU, Jan 28 (Bernama) — A total of 619 manufacturing projects with investments of RM63.5 billion were approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) between January and September last year compared with 787 projects valued at RM52.1 billion in 2013. MIDA executive d …
Read More »Business : Melaka Rakes In RM4.38 Billion In Manufacturing Investments From Jan-Sept 2014
MELAKA, Dec 11 (Bernama) — Melaka raked in RM4.38 billion in manufacturing investments for 22 projects approved by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) between January to September this year. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Idris Haron said the figure was very encouraging for a smal …
Read More »Business : Nine Exhibitors To Participate In Manufacturing Indonesia 2014
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) — Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is spearheading the participation of nine Malaysian exhibitors in the South East Asia’s largest manufacturing exhibition, Manufacturing Indonesia 2014. This marks MATRADE’s debut in the event …
Read More »China’s strong manufacturing base and India’s software and scientific skills had…
China’s strong manufacturing base and India’s software and scientific skills had massive potential both as a production base and for creating a consumer market. Xi Jinping expects China and India to drive global economywww.kinibiz.comChinese President Xi Jinping says a combination the "world� …
Read More »Fairchild Semiconductor is closing down its Bayan Lepas manufacturing plant alon…
Fairchild Semiconductor is closing down its Bayan Lepas manufacturing plant along with its facilities in West Jordan, Utah and Bucheon, South Korea as the group plans to consolidate is operations. Special Adviser to Penang Chief Minister, Lee Kah Choon, said the state government investment promotion …
Read More »Business : MIDA Eyes RM55 Bln Investments In Manufacturing And Related Service Sectors
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is confident of attracting at least RM55 billion worth of investments in the manufacturing and related service sectors this year compared with RM52 billion last year. Minister of International Trade and Ind …
Read More »Business : Kedah Drew RM4 Billion In Manufacturing Investments From January To March – MB
From Nor Hamzeela Hambali TOKYO, May 23 (Bernama) — Kedah received RM4 billion in investments in the manufacturing sector between January and March 2014, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir. “In 2013, the state attracted investments in the manufacturing sector worth more than …
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