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automotive sector

Proton’s April sales soar 17% to 11,025 units

Carmaker attributes robust performance to sustained demand, supported by quality improvements

MARii inks deal with Indonesia’s IOI on automotive industry collaboration

The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and the Indonesia Automotive Institute (IOI) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on collaborating to advance the automotive industry of both countries.

Sime Darby to acquire 61.2% stake in UMW Holdings for RM3.57 bil

Sime Darby Bhd is acquiring a 61.2% stake in UMW Holdings Bhd from Permodalan Nasional Bhd for RM3.57 billion in cash to further scale up and strengthen its presence in the Malaysian automotive sector.

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Smoking to cost more: BAT Malaysia lights up price tags with new cigarette rates

Cigarette prices for top brands will rise between RM12.40 and RM18.40 per pack starting November 21, 2025

Selangor to host Sukma 2026 from Aug 15-24, Para Sukma in September

Over 10,000 athletes expected as Selangor aims to reclaim overall crown; official logo and mascot to be unveiled next month

Malaysia eyes next-generation combat aircraft in 2030s, FA-50s arrive by year-end: Khaled

Defence Minister says phased delivery of 18 FA-50 jets will strengthen air force capabilities