Govt Approved 151,790 Agri-commodity BUDI MADANI Applications As Of March 2

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC), has approved 151,790 applications from oil palm smallholders for the Agri-Commodity MADANI Subsidy Assistance Programme (BUDI MADANI) initiative as of March 2, 2026.

PAC Calls On Felcra To Reassess 30,000-Hectare Land Bank Goal

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) revise its target for acquiring a land bank of 30,000 hectares to a more realistic level.

Govt To Ensure Public Financial Management Objectives Result In Better Fiscal Outcomes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the objectives of public financial management under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850) are translated into better fiscal outcomes through the strengthening of a rules-based governance framework to improve transparency and accountability, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Lynas' Operating License Renewal Granted By Atomic Energy Dept - Chang

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The government has approved the renewal of Lynas Malaysia’s operating licence for 10 years, effective tomorrow, following technical assessments, verification of legal compliance, consideration of national strategic interests, and commitments given by the company.

JS-SEZ Among Key Catalysts For Johor To Boost GDP To RM260 Bln By 2030

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor’s target of achieving a gross domestic product (GDP) of RM260 billion by 2030 has been described as realistic, with the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) expected to be one of the main drivers of the state’s economic growth.

Dewan Rakyat Passes Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill 2026 for RM7.94 billion in additional service expenditure from the Consolidated Fund.

Eight Companies Involved In Pepper Cultivation In Malaysia Involving 55 Hectares

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of eight companies are involved in pepper cultivation activities nationwide, covering an area of about 55 hectares, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Hangzhou Renames Metro Stations To Boost Yuhang Smart Manufacturing Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Hangzhou Municipal Government has recently approved the official names for five stations along Metro Line 10 and the Hangzhou-Deqing Intercity Railway (Yuhang Section), including two stations within the core area of the Yuhang Economic Development Zone.

MITI'S R&D&C&I Expenditure At RM335 Mln, Grant's Remaining RM55.64 Mln For Project Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has spent a total of RM335 million or 89.6 per cent of the RM374 million allocated for research and development & commercialisation and innovation (R&D&C&I) programmes as of June 30, 2025.

MPOB Financial Statement Delay Due Technical Issues

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) delay in submitting its financial statements was caused by unexpected technical problems during the development phase of MPOB’s new accounting and finance system, MPOB MyFAS, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Petronas Gas' Net Profit Dips To RM1.73 Bln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd’s (PGB) net profit decreased to RM1.73 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) from the previous financial year’s RM1.84 billion.

Dewan Rakyat Passes Capitation Grant Bill 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat passed the Capitation Grant Bill 2026 today, which aims to revise the capitation grant rates for each state under a new structure.