KPK Focuses On Technology, Innovation To Drive Agri-commodities Sector

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is intensifying its focus on technology, data and innovation to drive a smarter, more sustainable and resilient national agriculture and agricommodities sector, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

MPOB Brings Over 200 Palm Oil, Agricommodity Innovations To Market

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has commercialised more than 200 technologies, encompassing various innovations, in the country's palm oil and agri-commodity sectors to date, thereby contributing to the sustainability and progress of the sector.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

RCEP Must Pivot To High-complexity Trade And Integrated Supply Chains

HAIKOU (China), May 12 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) must evolve beyond traditional tariff reductions and simple transhipment towards high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains.

CGC Appoints Madelena Mohamed As Non-independent Non-executive Director Effective May 1

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Madelena Mohamed as a non-independent non-executive director, effective May 1, 2026.

Sibu Needs New Industrial, Agricultural Push To Stay Competitive

By Frank Julian Martin

SIBU, May 12 (Bernama) -- Sibu needs to accelerate new industrial and agricultural development initiatives to regain its economic competitiveness and prevent further outmigration of local talent, according to Delta Leasing Bhd executive chairman, Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng.

Glomac Unveils 16 Legacy Project With GDV Of RM21 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Glomac Bhd has unveiled 16 Legacy, an exclusive collection of 16 semi-detached houses in Saujana Rawang with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM21 million.

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Ireka, Seven Former Directors, Imposes RM425,000 In Fines

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Ireka Corp Bhd (Ireka) and seven of its former directors for breaches of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Main Market Listing Requirement, while imposing total fines of RM425,000 on the directors.

Malaysia's Wholesale And Retail Trade Climbs 9.8 Pct To RM169 Bln In March 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade climbed 9.8 per cent year-on-year in March 2026, with sales worth RM169 billion, supported by strong seasonal consumer demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Volume Index Of Services Up By 5.8 Pct In 1Q 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s volume index of services recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.8 per cent in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, reaching 168.0 points, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

PDI Technologies, The Retail Marketeers Honour Six Women In Europe’s Convenience Retail, Mobility Sectors

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- PDI Technologies and The Retail Marketeers announced the recipients of the 2026 European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards, recognising women leaders in Europe’s convenience retail and mobility sectors.

BNM, Bank Indonesia Sign Mou To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank Indonesia (BI) have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) that strengthens bilateral cooperation between the two central banks.