KPK Aims To Replant Oil Palm On 77,000 Hectares Over Next 5 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has targeted oil palm replanting on 77,000 hectares of land over the next five years (2025–2029) to ensure the palm sector remains sustainable and competitive through the implementation of an oil palm replanting programme, specifically among smallholders.

Targeted Diesel Subsidy Rationalisation Not Main Driver Of Rising Manufacturing Costs - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has emphasised that the targeted rationalisation of diesel subsidies starting in June 2024 is not the main cause of the rise in costs of goods in the manufacturing sector, which led to the decline in the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in July 2024.

Govt Won't Allow Non-citizen Vehicles To Enjoy RON95 Subsidy - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The government does not intend to allow vehicles owned by non-citizens to enjoy the RON95 subsidy, said the Ministry of Economy.

Phase 2 Of PADU Registration To Proceed After Cabinet Nod - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Registration for the second phase of the government’s Central Database Hub (PADU) will be opened after the Cabinet approves several criteria which are currently being refined by the ministries involved, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

MoF: 7,900 Companies Use E-invoices, 87 Million Issued As Of Nov 19

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) –  A total of 7,900 companies have used the e-invoicing system and 87 million e-invoices have been issued as of Nov 19, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Govt Provides Incentives For EV Charging Infrastructure Development - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to provide incentives for the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, even though these incentives were not specifically mentioned in Budget 2025.

Govt Offers Various Initiatives, Incentives To Drive Local Automotive Industry - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced various initiatives and incentives to enhance the capacity of the local automotive industry, aiming to increase exports of vehicles, including spare parts and components, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Optimism Over China's Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, buoyed by rising optimism that China would increase its economic stimulus measures to prop up its economy, a dealer said. 

Govt Committed To Ensuring Phase One Of KRC Development Completed Within A Year - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Economy is committed to ensuring that phase one of the Kedah Rubber City (KRC) development will be completed within a year, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Govt To Ensure Corridor Authorities' Role Do Not Overlap

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that the economic corridor authorities (PBK) fulfil their role as outlined, without overlapping with the responsibilities of other agencies, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Malaysia To Ensure Its CCUS Industry Takes Off As Soon As Possible - Rafizi

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must ensure its carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) industry takes off as soon as possible amid increasing competition from other countries, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli. 

Govt Expands Collaboration With Global Semiconductor Players -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- The government is strengthening ties with developed countries and leading multinational companies in the semiconductor industry in an effort to increase technological collaboration, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).