Bagan Datuk's Coconut Industry Rebounds Strongly

Coconut and Bagan Datuk are inseparable. A visit to this district is said to be incomplete without tasting its famously sweet young coconut water — a natural product many claim is unlike anywhere else in the country.

For hundreds of years, coconut has been the community’s primary commodity crop. Bagan Datuk once earned a place on the world map as one of the most important coconut-producing regions from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Built on the rich alluvial soils at the mouth of the Perak River and blessed with a humid tropical climate, the region is naturally suited for growing Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm.

These natural conditions produce coconuts with thicker flesh and richer, creamier coconut milk. Today, coconut remains Perak’s second most important agricultural commodity after rice.

BNM Strengthens Digital Security System, Tackles Financial Scams Through NSRC

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), together with enforcement agencies, will continue to strengthen the digital security system and expedite action through the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to ensure that financial fraud can be combated.

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GEORGE TOWN, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy remains stable and resilient despite various global challenges, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The revised Fair Treatment of Financial Consumers (FTFC) policy document will enable financial service providers (FSP) to take appropriate action to understand vulnerable consumers better and provide the necessary assistance, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) spokesperson.

JETOUR Media Alliance Tech Tour Showcases Hybrid Off-Road Innovations 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The 2025 JETOUR Media Alliance (JMA) Tech Tour concluded successfully in Wuhu, Anhui Province, bringing together leading global automotive media representatives at the company’s headquarters.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Terengganu Incorporated Sdn Bhd to drive digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the group.

Sunway Malls Champions Sustainability Movement

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APF Canada Plants Flag In Indo-Pacific With New Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) has officially opened its Asia Regional Office in Singapore, located in the Manulife Tower at 8 Cross Street in the city’s Central Business District.

Takaful Industry Takes Lead In Nurturing Youth Financial Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Sun Life Malaysia Takaful Bhd (SLMT) and the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) have jointly launched the ‘Program Inspirasi Pendidikan Kewangan Belia Negara (Sesi 2025/2026)’ in a step forward to shape a financially responsible and resilient generation.

Eco Expo Asia 2025 To Spotlight Green Innovations For Carbon Neutrality 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The 20th edition of Eco Expo Asia, themed “Green Innovations for Carbon Neutrality”, will be held from Oct 28 to 31 at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring more than 300 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions.

Govt Committed To Empowering MSMEs In International Halal Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to expanding the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) recognition, especially to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain, according to the Prime Minister's Department (PMD).

IATA, Industry Stakeholders Call On Governments To Expedite Release Of CORSIA-eligible Emissions Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is urging governments worldwide to address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available to airlines.