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PONTIAN, June 13 (Bernama) – The government’s initiative to expand the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) by imposing a five per cent sales tax on all imported fruits has been described by pineapple growers in Johor as a proactive move to protect the local fruit industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, retreating from the previous day’s gains, weighed down by weak performances across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Friday’s open, buoyed by continued weakness in US economic data, an analyst said.
By K Naveen Prabu and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed flat today amid continued concerns over rising output and inventory levels.
By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed lower for the second consecutive day, weighed down by concerns over a rising supply outlook.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to exploring and developing alternative wood sources through strategic, innovative, and sustainable approaches, in line with rising global demand for locally produced wood products.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has clarified that agricultural produce grown in Malaysia are not subject to sales tax under the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST).
By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on concerns over rising production and high stock levels, reflecting the latest golden crop report, said a trader.
KUCHING, June 10 (Bernama) -- Sarawak takes another step to strengthen its energy security and environmental sustainability with the formalisation of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with two of China’s leading companies to develop a floating solar project at the Bakun Hydroelectric Plant (HEP) reservoir.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports rose 25.6 per cent to 1.39 million tonnes last month from 1.10 million tonnes in April, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Poland should showcase the capacity of both countries to work together in key sectors such as the halal industry, defence, digital technology and green hydrogen, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
