2m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to grow by 5.2 per cent in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
2m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Thanks to scientific findings, Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
2m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is calling for a groundbreaking initiative that integrates carbon trading to provide a stable income for rural communities in Sarawak.
2m ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The palm oil industry has called for more targeted incentives and policy support under Budget 2026 to enhance export competitiveness, boost yields and productivity, and strengthen sustainability, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
2m ago
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.
2m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) has been awarded the Sustainable Development Award (SDA) under the ‘Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 15: Life on Land’ category, for its flagship initiative, Barn Owl for Smallholders Initiative (BOSI).
2m ago
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- When the doors opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok for Vitafoods Asia, the annual gathering of the nutraceutical world, one booth had stood out with Malaysia and Sabah’s names proudly emblazoned across its banner.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The government is currently collecting forestry data from all state governments to be submitted as updated information to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) next year, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) research arm PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI) has released a report with actionable policy recommendations to guide the future of independent smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.
3m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd and its wholly-owned subsidiary, BioPalm Venture Sdn Bhd, are mulling several acquisitions worth RM555 million.