Industry Development news in Nilai

8 stories within reach of Nilai, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Maritime industry seeks clarification on petroleum blending rules to produce Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil

   22 hours ago Berita Harian Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   Malaysia's maritime industry is raising questions about how petroleum blending activities to produce Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) are handled under Customs regulations. They are seeking clarification from authorities on the applicable rules.

2. Malaysia aims to push medical device exports beyond RM50b by 2030, says Zahid

   3 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   Malaysia aims to increase its medical device exports beyond RM50 billion by 2030, up from the current RM34 billion. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi highlighted this target, emphasizing the country's potential in the medical device industry.

3. Worth the bargain? Malaysian consumers win big on Pinduoduo as local sellers cry foul

   6 days ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   Malaysian consumers are benefiting from low prices on Chinese e-commerce platform Pinduoduo, but local sellers are complaining about unfair competition and market disruption. The article examines the trade-offs of the platform's bargain deals.

4. FMM dismisses MTUC’s RM3,100 minimum wage proposal as unrealistic for businesses

   1 week ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has dismissed the Malaysian Trades Union Congress's (MTUC) proposal for a RM3,100 minimum wage as unrealistic for businesses, citing potential negative impacts on the economy and employment. FMM argues that such a steep increase would burden employers and could lead to job losses, urging a more balanced approach.

5. Jobstreet: Firms still keen on hiring, job ads grew 33pc year-on-year

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 — Jobstreet said the Malaysian job market appeared resilient in the face of a global supply c...

6. Maritime expert: Port businesses hit hard by uncertainty over commingled oil tax

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — Businesses involved in the shipping and petroleum sectors are being badly affected by uncer...

7. MEF urges govt to act faster before MSME cash crunch turns into job losses

   2 weeks ago Malay Mail Kuala Lumpur 40.5 km

   KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 — The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is calling on the government to strengthen assista...

8. Amirudin: Selangor govt to meet Panasonic workers over jobs, assistance after planned closure

   3 weeks ago Malay Mail Shah Alam 43.4 km

   SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — The Selangor state government will meet workers expected to be affected by the closu...