Bagan Datuk's Coconut Industry Rebounds Strongly

Coconut and Bagan Datuk are inseparable. A visit to this district is said to be incomplete without tasting its famously sweet young coconut water — a natural product many claim is unlike anywhere else in the country.

For hundreds of years, coconut has been the community’s primary commodity crop. Bagan Datuk once earned a place on the world map as one of the most important coconut-producing regions from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Built on the rich alluvial soils at the mouth of the Perak River and blessed with a humid tropical climate, the region is naturally suited for growing Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm.

These natural conditions produce coconuts with thicker flesh and richer, creamier coconut milk. Today, coconut remains Perak’s second most important agricultural commodity after rice.

Bagan Datuk's Coconut Industry Rebounds Strongly

Coconut and Bagan Datuk are inseparable. A visit to this district is said to be incomplete without tasting its famously sweet young coconut water — a natural product many claim is unlike anywhere else in the country.

For hundreds of years, coconut has been the community’s primary commodity crop. Bagan Datuk once earned a place on the world map as one of the most important coconut-producing regions from the late 19th to the mid-20th century. Built on the rich alluvial soils at the mouth of the Perak River and blessed with a humid tropical climate, the region is naturally suited for growing Cocos nucifera, the coconut palm.

These natural conditions produce coconuts with thicker flesh and richer, creamier coconut milk. Today, coconut remains Perak’s second most important agricultural commodity after rice.

After Fruitful G20 Meet, PM Anwar Leaves For Kenya On Next Official Visit

From Saraswathi Muniappan

PRETORIA, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today departed from South Africa for Nairobi, Kenya, after a fruitful engagement at the G20 Leaders Summit here.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Kenya, which begins today, is set to strengthen the bilateral and economic relationship between Malaysia and the African nation, including in sectors such as the digital economy and housing.

Labuan Crude Oil Terminal Marks 50 Years As Malaysia’s Energy Gateway -- Hibiscus Petroleum Chairman

LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Crude Oil Terminal (LCOT), one of Malaysia’s earliest and most enduring oil and gas installations, continues to stand as a symbol of national resilience and operational excellence as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, said Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd chairman Zainul Rahim.

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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week with a bias towards higher prices, influenced by the northeast monsoon and escalating tension between the European Union (EU) and Russia, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia Ready To Boost Cooperation In Halal Sector In African Continent - PM Anwar

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is ready to strengthen cooperation in the halal sector with countries in Africa, as stated in a meeting with South African Islamic leaders here.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai, a pioneer in sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) and a global leader in agentic and predictive AI, has appointed Jason Finney as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Sarawak Energy Expands Support For Vendors Through PUNB, UOB Financial Tie-ups

KUCHING, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) has expanded its support for local vendors through new financial collaborations with Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Berhad (PUNB) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) Malaysia, aiming to enhance vendor capability and strengthen the resilience of its supply chain.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has clinched the IRBA Excellence Award for Islamic Retail Banking in Malaysia 2025 and the Best Islamic Retail Bank for Social Finance Initiatives in Malaysia 2025 at the Islamic Retail Banking Award (IRBA) 2025 held in Karachi, Pakistan.

Waste No Time In Beefing Up Trade And Investment Ties, Anwar Tells Malaysian And Ethiopian Businesses

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on businesses in both Malaysia and Ethiopia to not waste time anymore but to beef up bilateral trade and investment ties in view of the disruptions and challenges in the international arena.

EcoWorld Marks 51 Years Of Malaysia-China Diplomatic Ties With Golf Invitational

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) and WDA Sports Technology Sdn Bhd hosted the China-Malaysia 51st Diplomatic Relations Golf Invitational at Templer Park Country Club today.