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KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has hosted a delegation from Papua New Guinea led by Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru, as the country seeks closer palm oil cooperation in technical areas and research and development (R&D).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects crude palm oil (CPO) to trade around RM4,000 per tonne over 2026 from RM4,308 in 2025 on the back of a still-tight global edible oil supply despite a supply uptick with inventories unlikely to improve significantly.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- After 35 years in journalism, Azlina Aziz, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) deputy editor-in-chief of Economic News Services, was honoured today at her retirement ceremony.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Demand for property in Malaysia has remained robust despite the introduction of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and targeted fuel subsidy measures, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.
SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has been appointed as the new Chairman of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor (PWS), effective yesterday (Jan 1), with the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The passing of economist and academic Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma today has been mourned by members of the economics fraternity, the academic community, and alumni of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual performance increased 3.6 per cent to 116.2 points in October 2025, from 112.2 in the previous corresponding month, signalling optimistic economic momentum ahead of 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.
BANGI, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to remain stable and competitive next year, driven by continued emphasis on research and development (R&D), yield improvements and sustainable practices in line with global market requirements, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) and its sister company Sailion Shipping Sdn Bhd were among industry players recognised with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section Outstanding Awards for their contributions to logistics, transport and maritime sectors.
