Penang Port Strengthens Precautionary Measures At SPCT Following Hantavirus Alert

GEORGE TOWN, May 13 (Bernama) – The Penang Port Commission (PPC) has strengthened precautionary and health surveillance measures at the Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) following international reports of a cluster of Hantavirus cases linked to a cruise ship.

UEM Group Channels RM5.5 Bln On Bumiputera Procurement From 2023-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- UEM Group Bhd and its subsidiaries spent a total of RM5.5 billion on procurement from Bumiputera vendors and suppliers between 2023 and 2025, said managing director Datuk Amran Hafiz Affifudin.

Proposed OTP Clause Could Provide Protection For Home Buyers, Developers - REHDA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The proposed “Option to Purchase” (OTP) clause under the new housing law could provide greater protection for prospective home buyers while helping developers to better gauge genuine market interest and reduce the risk of abandoned projects, said the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (Rehda).

KPK Completes Technical Consultations For B15 Biodiesel Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has completed all technical engagement processes with petroleum companies to ensure supply chains, logistics and blending depot infrastructure are fully prepared for the nationwide rollout of the higher B15 biodiesel blend, effective June 1, 2026.

Allianz General Boosts Business Resilience With Tailored Solutions

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Bhd said it was committed to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with tailored insurance solutions to strengthen resilience and help them adapt to an evolving risk environment amid economic headwinds.

Malaysia's MRO Market On Track To Achieve RM55 Bln Revenue Target By 2030 - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market is on track to achieve RM55 billion in revenue target by the end of 2030 under the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint (MAIB) 2030, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

IHH On Managing Healthcare Price Increase In Challenging Environment

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- With the West Asia conflict showing no sign of abating, Malaysians may have to brace for rising healthcare costs and continued inflationary pressures, said IHH Healthcare Bhd Malaysia chief executive officer Dr Kamal Amzan.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower Amid Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower in early trading today amid an absence of fresh market catalysts, with profit-taking expected today.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback And Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a basket of major currencies, including the US dollar today, ahead of Malaysia’s first quarter (1Q) gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weak Supply, Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weak supply-and-demand outlook, a trader said.

Johor Entrepreneurs Urged To Grab Global Supply Chain ​​Opportunities Via JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, May 12 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Johor are urged to take advantage of development and seize opportunities through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key platform to penetrate the global supply chain.

Significant Opportunities For Malaysia, China To Deepen Collaboration In Palm Oil Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China share significant opportunities to deepen collaboration in value-added industries for palm oil, particularly as demand continues to grow for sustainable, performance-driven, and application-specific palm-based products.