More Bumiputera Businesses Should Tap Into High-value Sectors, Says Deputy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government hopes to see greater participation from the Bumiputera business community in high-value sectors such as digital technology and green innovation.

Proton Sourced RM3.2 Bln Worth Of Parts, Components From Local Vendors This Year – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd sourced RM3.2 billion worth of parts and components from local vendors this year alone, underscoring its commitment to a localised supply chain that will continue to grow in scale and value.

Nearly RM200 Bln In Exports To US At Risk If ART Not Signed -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Nearly RM200 billion in exports to the United States, along with over a million jobs and 7,700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would have been at risk if market access to the United States were lost due to the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) not being concluded.

MITI To Ensure JV Projects With Foreign Companies Make Significant Contributions

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is committed to ensuring that every joint venture (JV) project with foreign companies makes a significant contribution to the development of local workforce capacity and competencies.

Bhutan Eyes Stronger Trade Ties With Malaysia By 2027-2028

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bhutan is considering pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia as it sees strong potential to expand exports by 2027 or 2028.

Sarawak Oil Palms Net Profit Slips To RM110.95 Mln In Third Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's (SOPB) net profit for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, slipped to RM110.95 million from RM121.80 million in the same period last year.

PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

Polymer Link Targets Stronger Australia Returns With New Warehouse

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd expects a new warehouse in Australia, to be developed following its ACE Market debut, to bolster the group’s regional performance once operations begin.

Procurement Falls Behind As AI Investment Lags, SAP Taulia Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The procurement function continues to lag in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption due to chronic underinvestment, even as AI uptake accelerates across industries, with only 35 per cent of global leaders prioritising procurement and supply chain management for AI investment and growth, according to new data from SAP Taulia’s AI in Procurement Report.

Malaysia Eyes Larger Share Of South Korea’s Halal Food Market

SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal products are poised to gain a stronger foothold in South Korea’s fast-growing convenience and premium food sector, driven by rising demand for halal, organic and sustainably sourced goods.

Port Klang Joins Global Port Elite, Officially Ranked 10th Among The World’s Top Container Ports

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Port Klang has officially secured its place among the world’s Top 10 container ports in the Lloyds List of the World’s Top 100 Ports 2025, with the historic milestone being reached with the handling of 14.64 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2024.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Tech Adoption, Strengthen Supply Chain For Energy Transition -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate the adoption of technology to remain competitive amid rising demand, global price uncertainty, shifts in investment landscapes, and the accelerating push toward decarbonisation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.