MRB Wins Seven Innovation Awards At MTE 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) won seven international innovation awards at the Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) 2026, held from April 9 to 11.

RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy To Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows

By Hasnah Jusid

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Johor must refine its cross-border economic strategy and sharpen policy clarity to address the outflow of skilled labour ahead of the planned launch of the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link early next year.

JS-SEZ Drives Collaboration, Positions Johor As Regional Digital, Investment Hub

JOHOR BAHRU, April 12 (Bernama) -- Strong multi-stakeholder collaboration, anchored on a holistic ecosystem approach, is set to accelerate Johor’s economic transformation, particularly through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Fuel Crisis Deepens, Unity Essential For Resilience

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The gravity of a crisis is rarely understood until it intrudes and profoundly affects our daily lives.

KUSKOP Disburses RM906 Mln Under DEWI, Benefits 106,100 Women Entrepreneurs

BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (KUSKOP) has disbursed RM906 million in financing under the Dana Ekonomi Usahawan Wanita (DEWI) initiative since its launch last month, benefiting 106,100 women entrepreneurs nationwide.

MHIT Pilot Phase To Address Structural Gaps In Insurance And Takaful Sector – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian insurance and takaful industry is expected to address any structural gaps during the pilot phase of the  Malaysia Health Insurance and Takaful Initiative (MHIT), which is scheduled for rollout in the second half of 2026.

Government Explores Alternatives For Medicine, Device Supply And Price Issues – Akmal Nasrullah

JOHOR BAHRU, April 11 (Bernama) -- The government will take intervention measures to address issues of supply and rising prices of medicines and medical devices, including exploring alternative sources of materials, following the global energy crisis.

RM3.5 Million Incentive To Support MSPO Certification For Oil Palm FFB Traders – Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has introduced an incentive amounting to RM3.5 million in an effort to support oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) traders in obtaining the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

ADB’s Proposed US$30 Billion Facility Among Key Outcomes Of 13th AFMGM

PUTRAJAYA, April 11 (Bernama) -- The 13th ASEAN Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting (AFMGM) welcomed a proposed US$30 billion (RM141 billion) facility by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for 2026–2030 to support the implementation of the Finance Sectoral Plan and ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Uncertain Global Security Landscape Warrants Malaysia And Turkiye To Elevate Defence Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) – An academic has urged Malaysia and Turkiye to strengthen defence cooperation by moving beyond procurement and establishing a strategic partnership to jointly develop the local defence and aerospace industry.

CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound On Profit-Taking Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking activity next week, with prices likely to trade between RM4,200 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne, said a trader.

Geopolitical Developments May Pivot Gold Futures To US$4,800 Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, potentially approaching US$4,800 amid ongoing geopolitical developments.