Export Value Of Rubber Gloves Hits RM6 Bln In First Five Months Of 2025 -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The export value of Malaysia’s rubber glove sector hit RM6 billion for the period January 2025 to May 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

RM1.4 Bln Sought For Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 - Johari 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM1.4 billion under the Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0), applied for by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) for five years, is targeted to cover oil palm replanting across 82,979 hectares (ha).

Impact Of US Market Restrictions On Malaysian Palm Oil Expected To Be Minimal

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) expects the direct impact of the United States (US) market restrictions on the Malaysian palm oil industry to be minimal.

Malaysia Can Boost Exports To Russia, EU, Iran Via Direct Overland Rail Link With Kazakhstan - Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – The railway authorities of Kazakhstan and Malaysia are looking to develop a direct trade logistics rail link to enable increased trade between both countries.

Rising Cocoa Prices Spark Strong Return Potential For Growers -- LKM

KUCHING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- World cocoa prices are currently on the rise, thus making the crop a commodity with high potential to generate lucrative returns.

Kemaman Port Needs Updating, Sandakan Joins ASEAN Liberalisation -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has requested that Kemaman Port Consortium update and submit its development proposal for Kemaman Port, in line with the port development plan and concession agreement.

MITI Hopes For Greater Support For Industry-based SMEs In Budget 2026 -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is hopeful that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be appropriately supported to better prepare them for export and enter new markets, as part of its Budget 2026 wishlist.

Malaysia's Shipping Industry Remains Resilient -- Shipping Association Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's shipping industry remained resilience by meeting the rising global demand and generating profit despite the global trade uncertainties, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Additional Investments Show Investors' Confidence In Malaysia’s Economic Prospects -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The additional investments into Malaysia are due to the confidence investors have in the country’s economic prospects, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Malaysia Sees Higher ESG Adoption Among Property Companies -- MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Property companies in Malaysia have increased their adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, driven by growing concerns over such issues and reflecting their commitment to sustainability, said MBSB Investment Bank.

SME Bank Empowers 5,735 Entrepreneurs In 1H 2025, Up 158 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.