Trash To Treasure: Kompostri's Mission To Cut Food Waste

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Tonnes of food waste end up in Malaysia’s landfills every day, much of it still edible. The problem becomes even more pronounced during festive seasons such as Ramadan, when large volumes of food are prepared but not always consumed.

Indonesia Projects Aidilfitri Homecoming To Boost 5.5-5.6 Pct Economic Growth

JAKARTA, March 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia expects the Aidilfitri mudik or homecoming momentum to support its 2026 economic growth target of 5.5 to 5.6 per cent year-on-year, with public mobility and spending rising during the festive period.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Higher Next Week Amid Rising Energy Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with an upward bias next week amid the conflict in West Asia.

MPOB Launches Used Cooking Oil Price Portal To Boost Circular Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is encouraging industry players and the public to participate actively in the trading of used cooking oil (UCO) as part of efforts to support the nation’s circular economy.

Social Media Sparks Rapid Growth In Malaysia’s “Durian Tourism”

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia has seen a growing “durian tourism” trend, with international visitors, particularly those from China, increasingly building short breaks and day trips around peak durian seasons and well-known producing areas, which appeal is both culinary and experiential.

IMF Warns Prolonged Energy Price Surge Could Lift Inflation

ISTANBUL, March 20 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Thursday that a sustained rise in energy prices stemming from the war in West Asia could push global inflation higher and weigh on economic output.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback After US Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged, providing support to the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed As West Asia Conflict Drives Profit-taking

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, as the West Asia conflict influenced crude oil prices, prompting profit-taking activities, a trader said.

SJPP Raya Film Reflects SME Growth Journey, Emerging Challenges

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- The realities faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), from humble beginnings and shared ambition to the pressures that come with growth, anchor Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd’s (SJPP) first Raya film.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Mid-Afternoon On Selected Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in positive territory at mid-afternoon, supported by continued buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products and services as well as plantation sectors.

PAAB Establishes Malaysia’s First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework With Blue Finance Elements

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has established Malaysia’s first sustainable Islamic finance framework that incorporates blue finance elements, with Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) serving as the sole sustainability structuring adviser.

Mitsubishi Electric Secures Major Order For Two Sudirman Jakarta

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that two of its Indonesian subsidiaries have secured a major order to supply 66 elevators, 30 escalators, 404 air-conditioning units, and 38 hand dryers for Two Sudirman Jakarta.