Planted Oil Palm Area To Hit 5.64 Mln Hectares In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

13MP Vital Platform For Malaysia In Securing Position As Global Leader For Sustainable Palm Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) offers a vital platform to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards a climate-resilient, innovation-driven future, securing the country’s position as a global leader in sustainable palm oil production, says the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

Malaysia Focusing On Attracting Hi-Tech Investments, With RM190 Bln Approved Investments In The First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is focusing on attracting high-impact investments in the technology sector including artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy, with the total value of approved investments for the period January to June 2025 reaching RM190.3 billion.

Inflation Outlook Steady, Limited Impact From Fuel Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank (IB) Bhd has maintained its 2025 headline inflation forecast at 1.9 per cent year-on-year, while CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd trimmed its projections, with both firms expecting only limited impact from the planned fuel price cut.

MR DIY Net Profit Rises To RM158.58 Mln In 2QFY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2QFY2025) rose to RM158.58 million from RM155.21 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Over 5.03 Million Hectares Of Oil Palm Plantation In Malaysia Under MSPO Certification Scheme

MELAKA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A total of 5.03 million hectares or 89.6 per cent of the oil palm plantation area in Malaysia has been certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme as of June 30 this year, said Deputy Minister of Plantations and Commodities Datuk Chan Fong Hin.

Value Store Operator Eco-Shop Posts Higher Earnings, Revenue In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd recorded a net profit of RM204.32 million for its financial year ended May 31, 2025 (FY2025), from RM177.28 million a year earlier.

Public Investment Bank Neutral On Plantation Sector, CPO Prices Expected To Remain Stable In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral outlook on the plantation sector, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices projected to remain stable in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), trading within the RM4,000 to RM4,300 per tonne range.

Weak US Dollar May Slow Tech Sector Recovery In 2h 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects further US dollar depreciation to weigh on the technology sector’s recovery in the second half of 2025.

Federal Govt, Johor In Talks On Sandbox Initiatives To Ease Investor Concerns In JS-SEZ -- Tengku Zafrul

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal government and the Johor state government have discussed sandbox initiatives to address the concerns of investors and industries in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ). 

Foreign Workers' EPF Contribution A Game Changer To Retain Workforce And Hire More Local Talent

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.

EPF Reforms Gain Industry Support, Ensure Business Sustainability And Talent Retention

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Industry leaders welcomed the passing of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) (Amendment) Bill 2025, hailing it as a balanced approach that strengthens social security while ensuring business sustainability.