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JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brand builder and food manufacturing group OTS Holdings Ltd has expanded its halal production capacity with the opening of a new RM40 million advanced food manufacturing facility in Simpang Renggam, Johor.
From Nor Baizura Basri
GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The conclusion of the free trade agreement (FTA) talks between Malaysia and South Korea could serve as a catalyst for more FTAs to be signed among member economies during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Week (AELW) here.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Export Finance Australia (EFA) and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank Malaysia) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation and unlock new opportunities for investment across Southeast Asia.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over weak demand and rising output of the commodity in the coming weeks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has welcomed the United States' (US) tariff exemptions for selected Malaysian products, including palm oil, under the newly concluded Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- US President Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the ASEAN Summit and the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) on Sunday has the potential to lift Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 0.5 to 0.7 percentage points each year through to 2030, an analyst said.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to benefit from the United States’ (US) decision to lower tariffs to below 19 per cent on 1,711 Malaysian export products, including palm oil and cocoa products -- a move which is expected to enhance the price competitiveness of Malaysian goods in the US market.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Pensonic Holdings Bhd (Pensonic) recorded a 53 per cent rise in net profit for the first quarter ended Aug 31 of its 2026 financial year, underpinned by stronger export performance, improved operational efficiency, and continued progress under its lifestyle-driven strategy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The signing of the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) reaffirms the strong economic ties between the two nations and highlights Malaysia’s role as a key US partner in Southeast Asia, opening new opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment and innovation, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), a subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Bhd, has set an annual sales goal of 27,000 units for its newly launched Z15GT 149.5cc (cubic centimetre) supermoped, the company’s first fully Malaysian-developed model.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in the final stage of tariff negotiations with the United States (US) and hopes to conclude the deal on Sunday at the 47th ASEAN Summit, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- The 21st edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 has recorded record-breaking sales of RM6.05 billion, surpassing last year's RM4.3 billion by 40.7 per cent.
