Malaysia Exports Palm-Based Oleochemicals Worth RM2.82 Bln To China In 2023 - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The export of palm-based oleochemicals from Malaysia to China has increased 1.4 times to 604,208 tonnes in 2023, worth over RM2.82 billion from 434,333 tonnes in 2014, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Guan Eng : Raise Tax Threshold To Help Ease SMEs' Minimum Wage Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.

Main Market-bound Life Water Eyes Sarawak, Brunei Markets With RM63.42 Mln IPO

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah beverage manufacturer Life Water Bhd plans to use the proceeds of its upcoming listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia to expand into Sarawak and Brunei.

KPK Approves 3,599-hectare Land For Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 As Of October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has approved 3,599 hectares (ha) of land for oil palm replanting under the Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Financing Incentive Programme (TSPKS 2.0) as of October 2024.

Kolmar BNH Strives For Global Expansions Building On HemoHim's Recognition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Kolmar BNH immune-boosting health supplement, ‘HemoHim’, has earned international recognition for its quality from both the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), enhancing its credibility in the global marketplace.

Govt Allocation To Revitalise Rubber Plantations Supports Glove Industry Growth - MARGMA

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM20 million to revitalise idle private rubber plantations and RM60 million for latex production under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are significant steps forward in supporting the growth and sustainability of the rubber glove industry.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Pace, Expectation Of Weaker Output

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday due to a stronger export pace and the expectation of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a dealer.

MIDF Maintains 2024 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research has kept its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent, bolstered by ongoing increases in domestic spending and a recovery in exports.

NIMP 2030 Succeeds In Raising Value Added, Jobs, Median Salary In Manufacturing Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is confident of achieving the first-year targets of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), having already fulfilled three of the main indicators set, according to its minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Yinson Production's FPSO Vessel Maria Quiteria Achieves First Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Yinson Production's floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Maria Quiteria has achieved first oil on Oct 15, 2024, followed by a successful 72-hour test.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement.