Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Rubber Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid firmer benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Empire Premium Food Aims For 3-5 Pct Yearly Same Store Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Food and beverage company Empire Premium Food Bhd aims to achieve three to five per cent increase of same store growth (SSG) every year, with the benchmark set as a key performance indicator (KPI) for outlet managers.

Felda, FGV Seek To Redefine Palm Oil Role Through Waste-to-Wealth Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- By treating palm oil by-products as strategic resources rather than traditional waste, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) and FGV Holdings Bhd are seeking to redefine the role of palm oil in Malaysia’s future economy, driven by technological advancement.

Labuan Agricultural Income Exceeds RM247 Million In 2023 – DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, April 16 (Bernama) -- Agricultural income for Labuan recorded RM247.14 million in 2023, with the capture fisheries subsector registered as the main contributor at RM217.16 million, according to the Agricultural Census Report 2024 for the Federal Territories published by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Ringgit Edges Up Vs Greenback On US-Iran Talks Hope

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by optimism that renewed US-Iran talks could ease tensions along key global oil routes.

Diesel Prices In Sabah, Sarawak And Labuan Kept At RM2.15, Lifeline For Daily Activities -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The price of diesel in Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan is maintained at RM2.15 per litre because diesel is not just fuel, but a lifeline for daily activities.

Soh Thian Lai Appointed Chairman Of East Asia Business Council Malaysia — FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) today announced that Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has appointed Tan Sri Dr Soh Thian Lai as chairman of the East Asia Business Council (EABC) Malaysia Chapter. 

Hydroshoppe, Director Seek To Transfer Bribery Case To High Court

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 14 (Bernama) -- Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd and its director are seeking to transfer to the High Court the trial of a high-profile bribery case involving an offer of RM500,000 annually over 15 years in connection with the takeover of the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession.

Taiwan Smart Solutions Connect 2026 Set For May 12 In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) -- Taiwan Smart Solutions Connect 2026, organised by the Taiwan International Trade Administration (TITA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) in collaboration with the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM), will take place on May 12, 2026.

JS-SEZ Drives Collaboration, Positions Johor As Regional Digital, Investment Hub

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Strong multi-stakeholder collaboration, anchored on a holistic ecosystem approach, is set to accelerate Johor’s economic transformation, particularly through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Ringgit May Breach 3.95 Next Week On West Asia Ceasefire Optimism - Economists

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its upward trajectory next week and could breach the 3.95 level amid cautious optimism over developments in West Asia, said economists.

ADFIM Urges Customers Facing Strain To Engage DFIs For Support Amid Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Association of Development Finance Institutions of Malaysia (ADFIM) is encouraging customers to contact their respective development financial institutions (DFIs) and entrepreneur development organisations (EDOs) to explore the support options available, reaffirming the institutions’ ongoing commitment to providing reassurance, partnership, and practical solutions during challenging times.