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KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade sales rose 7.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM159.8 billion in January 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC) aims to consolidate RM32.8 billion in total timber exports by 2030 under the National Agri-Commodity Policy 2030 (DAKN 2030) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The asset position of 143 out of 145 federal agencies increased by 5.5 per cent to RM2.838 trillion in 2024, compared with RM2.690 trillion the previous year, according to the Auditor-General’s Report (LKAN) 1/2026 tabled in the Dewan Rakyat today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd has received unanimous shareholders’ approval to acquire equity interests in three companies from related party WTK Realty Sdn Bhd for RM555 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to exempt the five per cent sales tax on sawn timber and to review the expanded scope of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which has resulted in double taxation for the timber and wood-based industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak timber and media tycoon Tan Sri Tiong Hiew King passed away today at the age of 90.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Sunway Malls is stepping up its sustainability agenda with the introduction of Malaysia’s first food digester and the attainment of international SIRIM certifications, underscoring its commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) values.
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.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The postponement of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation provides short-term relief for palm oil and other commodity producers by easing immediate compliance pressures and keeping trade flows steady.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- A conclusive economic partnership between ASEAN and the European Union (EU) could help cushion the impact of global trade uncertainties, an economist said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The sustainability commodities traceability platform, DIBIZ Global, has forged a partnership with the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) to develop its pilot project, eMSPO, which pioneers end-to-end traceability for EUDR compliance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies have secured RM205.83 million in sales at the INDEX Saudi Arabia 2025 held recently, surpassing the RM200 million target.
