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Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

Malaysia’s Export Outlook Points To Moderate Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures. 

MIMOS International Venture Partners ALAA Consultancy To Accelerate Global Deep-Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- MIMOS International Venture Sdn Bhd (MIVSB) has entered into a strategic partnership with ALAA Consultancy (M) Sdn Bhd (ACSB) to scale Malaysian deep-tech innovation into global markets.

Opening Of A-ASign's New Office Strengthens Perak As GBS Hub - Saarani

IPOH, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The opening of A-ASign Corporation Sdn Bhd’s new operations office in Ipoh reflects investor confidence in Perak as a strategic location for the growth of high-value service industries and the digital economy.

CPO Futures Higher On Rumours Indonesia May Raise Export Duty To 15 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday on market rumours that Indonesia may raise CPO export duty to fund the B50 biodiesel mandate, said a trader.

Malaysia Records RM6.8 Bln Digital Exports Between 2024 And 1H 2025 -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recorded RM6.8 billion in digital exports between 2024 and the first half (1H) of 2025, marking a milestone in Malaysia’s digital economy journey.

Bioeconomy Corporation Targets RM2.2 Bln Revenue In 2026

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 7 (Bernama) — Bioeconomy Corporation aims to generate at least RM2.2 billion in revenue from companies under its BioNexus Status and Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) programmes in 2026, said chief executive officer Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak. 

FMM Calls For SST Relief On Rentals, Logistics To Avoid Compounding Tax Effects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) recommends exempting small and medium enterprise (SME) manufacturers of taxable goods from paying Sales and Service Tax (SST) on input services such as rentals and logistics, to prevent compounding tax-on-tax effects that drive up costs.

MAB Academy's Simulator Building Boosts Aviation Training Leadership-- Loke

SEPANG, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has taken a significant step towards strengthening its aviation training ecosystem with the launch of MAB Academy’s Simulator Building here, reinforcing the country’s ambition to become a leading regional aviation hub.

CT Group Unveils Landmark Projects To Advance Vietnamese Technology Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- CT Group recently unveiled two landmark projects, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) ASEAN Super Headquarter Union and ASEAN’s largest Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Center, at a launch event held at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House.

MATRADE Steps Up Global Push For Malaysian Exporters With 203 Programmes Lined Up For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes.

Johor State Govt, Gotion High-Tech Co.Ltd Finalising High-Impact Investment

JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 3 (Bernama) --  The Johor state government is in the final stages of discussions with global battery technology company, Gotion High-Tech Co, on the establishment of an advanced lithium battery manufacturing facility in the state.