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BANGI, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to remain stable and competitive next year, driven by continued emphasis on research and development (R&D), yield improvements and sustainable practices in line with global market requirements, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of Nov 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) aims to double its topline revenue to more than RM24 billion by 2030 through its Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP3.0) unveiled today.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.
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KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) – As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on Dec 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.
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SUNGAI BESAR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- About 308,000 business entities across Selangor will be covered under the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026), the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Dassault Systèmes is ramping up its collaboration with Malaysian industry and government partners to accelerate the adoption of virtual twin technologies and generative artificial intelligence (AI), positioning the country for a new phase of industrial and aerospace transformation under the National AI Roadmap.