MATRADE Appoints Abu Bakar Yusof As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has appointed Abu Bakar Yusof as chief executive officer effective today.

Malaysia’s Exports Rise 7.0 Pct To RM135.0 Bln In November 2025 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports rose 7.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM135.0 billion in November 2025, underpinned by stronger external demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Mohd Mustafa Leads MATRADE To Greater Heights Through Transformation Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz retired today after more than 35 years in the public service.

Parliament 2025: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Reforms, Subsidy Retargeting Take Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The parliamentary sessions throughout 2025, involving the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara, saw economic debates focused on fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and efforts to address the cost of living for the people in an uncertain global economic environment.

MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

Rubber Mixed, Lesser Commodities Cocoa And Pepper Remain Resilient In 2025

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry recorded a mixed performance this year, with output and exports, including external demand for gloves contracting, while the lesser commodities of cocoa and pepper bucked the trend by showing resilience.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC Countries Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries early next year, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

Sabah Needs To Develop Deep-Sea Fishery Industry Based On Value Chain -​​- Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs to develop the deep-sea fishery industry comprehensively based on a value chain that includes landing (jetty) infrastructure, high-technology processing facilities, cold logistics systems and export market access. 

MRC Offers Incentive Package To Access Non-traditional Markets In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Palm Oil Sector Well-positioned To Participate In Carbon Market -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the palm oil sector is well-positioned to participate in the carbon market, having already embedded sustainability and circular-economy practices across its value chain.