Rubber Market Ends Higher On Supply Concerns, Steady Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, tracking gains in regional rubber futures amid concerns over natural rubber (NR) supply due to the ongoing rainy season in major producing countries, a dealer said.

Bioeconomy Corporation, Polaris Bio Seal RM700 Mln Investment In POME-based Biogas Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) and South Korea-based Polaris Bio Co Ltd have sealed RM700 million investments to develop palm oil mill effluent (POME)-based biogas upgrading facilities in Malaysia.

Budget 2026: MPOB Calls For Incentives To Lift Exports, Yields, Sustainability

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The palm oil industry has called for more targeted incentives and policy support under Budget 2026 to enhance export competitiveness, boost yields and productivity, and strengthen sustainability, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Govt Undertakes Various Initiatives To Spur Bamboo Industry - Chan

KUALA BERANG, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The government is undertaking various initiatives to further boost the bamboo industry, which has the potential to emerge as a new economic driver, ultimately benefiting both the people and the nation.

MIDA, Dunham-Bush Drive Green Cooling Solutions For Malaysia's Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Dunham-Bush Industries Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s most established heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers, hosted a seminar on data centre (DC) today, in partnership with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

​EIG’s Midocean Energy Acquires 20 Pct Stake In Petronas’ Canadian LNG Assets 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 20 per cent interest in key Canadian energy assets owned by PETRONAS, Malaysia’s state-owned energy giant.

Foreign Worker Shortage Biggest Challenge For Rubber Industry – MRC

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).

ASEAN-USTR Meeting Pivotal To Discuss New Areas Of Economic Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tomorrow’s meeting between ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, is a pivotal opportunity for both sides to discuss new areas of economic cooperation, notwithstanding the trade tensions brought on by the US tariffs.

Oceancash Pacific To Acquire PCCCSB For RM13.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Oceancash Pacific Bhd (OPB) has entered into a conditional share sale agreement (SSA) with Paragon Union Bhd to acquire Paragon Car Carpets & Components Sdn Bhd (PCCCSB) for RM13.42 million.

Dewan Negara Passes Amendments To Anti Dumping Law To Protect Local Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Negara today passed the Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to strengthen protection for local industries from unfair trade practices from foreign countries.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today, mirroring the performance of regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Behind The Skyline: Malaysia’s ‘Building Doctors’ Who Keep Landmarks Standing - A Merdeka Story

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysians have long lifted their eyes with pride to the nation’s skyline, from the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad Building to the soaring Petronas Twin Towers, and now the shimmering spire of Merdeka 118.