Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA Contributes Corporate Donations, Business Zakat

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Pelaburan MARA has channelled corporate donations and business zakat covering various welfare initiatives with a total value of RM56,000 in conjunction with the month of Ramadan.

Avocados Australia Inks Partnerships With Monash University Malaysia, University Of Wollongong Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, March 4 (Bernama) -- Avocados Australia Ltd, the national peak industry body representing Australia’s avocado growers, has formalised partnerships with Monash University Malaysia and the University of Wollongong (UOW) Malaysia.

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.

Space42, Viasat To Showcase D2D Satellite Connectivity At Mobile World Congress

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Space42 and Viasat Inc will present updates on their planned direct-to-device (D2D) infrastructure and the priorities for Equatys, their upcoming joint venture, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Penang MICE Sector Surges With Estimated Economic Impact Of RM1.91 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, March 2 (Bernama) -- Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) activities in Penang generated about RM1.91 billion in estimated economic impact (EEI) for 2025, a significant 47.7 per cent increase compared to 2024.

Malaysia Must Brace For More Expensive Imports Following Middle East Conflict -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be prepared to face impacts such as more expensive imports following the conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

FGV Holdings Names Abu Huraira Non-independent, Non-executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has appointed Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid as its non-independent, non-executive chairman, effective March 2, 2026.

EPF’s 6.15 Pct Dividend Respectable, Reflects Resilient Market Performance - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion for 2025, is respectable and reflective of resilient financial market performance despite global volatility, said economists.

Johor To Announce 'Amazing' Investment Figures -- Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi hinted at a “more amazing” investment figure to be announced in the near future, following positive developments in the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Sarawak To Host Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference In June

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen Conference and Exhibition (APGH) 2026, from June 9–11 in Kuching, Sarawak, aims to position the region as a competitive and resilient green hydrogen hub in support of Malaysia’s and Sarawak’s low-carbon ambitions.

Binghatti Named Signature Sponsor Of International Property Show 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The International Property Show (IPS 2026) will feature Binghatti, a Dubai-based real estate development company, as part of its upcoming exhibition scheduled for April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Vendors Receive Payments From Govt Investment In Vantris Energy -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) — More than 1,400 local vendors have received payments following the government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Vantris Energy Bhd, said Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan.