PM Anwar’s African Visit Beefs Up Ties With Global South, Carving Out Pathways To New Markets

NAIROBI (Kenya), Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to three African countries in a continent which is increasingly being described as “young and fast” for its vibrant demographics and rising potential is a testament to Putrajaya’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Global South and positioning Malaysia strategically as a trusted partner in an increasingly multipolar world.

MOSTI, Agencies Should Catalyse World-Class Science, Technology Breakthroughs -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and all relevant agencies are encouraged to enhance strategic research funding to catalyse world-class scientific and technological breakthroughs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Fadillah Yusof.

Removing Tariff On Kenyan Beef Aimed At Lowering Cost For Consumers - PM Anwar

By M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 25 (Bernama) — The announcement to remove tariff on beef imports from Kenya is aimed at reducing the cost for Malaysian consumers, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Attracts US$759 Mln Investments In AI, Supporting Over 60 Start-ups

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a bright spot for Malaysia, attracting US$759 million in funding, supporting more than 60 local AI start-up companies from the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) to the first half of 2025, according to the 10th edition e-Conomy SEA Report 2025 by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company.

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.

Yinson On The Lookout For More Opportunities In Africa

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) — Yinson Holdings Bhd is looking for more business opportunities in Africa, after having operated in the region for more than three decades, said its chief executive officer Lim Chern Yuan.

RM73.81 Mln In Excise Duty On Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Collected From Jan To Nov 2025 - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The government collected RM73.81 million in excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) from January to November 2025, bringing total SSB excise revenue to RM521.35 million to date, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Kenyan Businesses To Get Special Treatment - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Kenyan businesses will get special treatment from Malaysia on the grounds of friendship as well as the immense potential for trade between both countries, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Semico Capital Inks Underwriting Agreement For IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Semico Capital Bhd has signed an underwriting agreement with Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) en route to a listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Malaysia Boosts Ties With Kenya, Scraps Tariffs On Latter's Agri Products

From M. Saraswathi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Kenya have agreed to elevate their long-standing bilateral relations to a strategic partnership, marking a historic milestone in the two nations’ 60-year diplomatic ties.

Govt Expands Consolidated e-Invoice Prohibition To Power, Telecom Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Consolidated e-Invoices will not be permitted to be issued for business transactions valued at over RM10,000 as well as by the electric power and telecommunications industries starting Jan 1, 2026.