Oil Price Increase Also Poses Challenges To Oil-Producing Countries -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The rise in global oil prices not only puts pressure on oil-importing countries but also impacts oil-producing countries such as Malaysia, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

EarthDaily Data Meets CEOS Analysis Ready Data Standard

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily, a global Earth observation company, announced its data products have achieved CEOS Analysis Ready Data (CEOS-ARD) compliance, a globally recognised standard set by the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS).

Natural Rubber Production Down 0.4 Pct, But Exports Up 30.6 Pct In January 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 0.4 per cent in January 2026 to 28,579 tonnes, compared with 28,684 tonnes in December 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Guangdong Eyes Deeper Economic Cooperation With Southeast Asia, Malaysia

From Nurhafizah Tan

BEIJING, March 7 (Bernama)  -- China’s Guangdong province is looking to deepen economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, through closer industrial integration, expanded market channels and increased two-way investments.

Mary Kay Secures Gold Standard For Cosmetic GMPs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, a global direct sales leader in beauty and skincare innovation, has achieved ISO 22716 certification, the internationally recognised gold standard for cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

MATRADE Takes Mitigation Steps To Safeguard Malaysian Exports Amid West Asia Conflicts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is taking proactive steps to cushion the impact of escalating geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, by activating a comprehensive mitigation framework to support Malaysian exporters navigating maritime blockades, surging logistics costs and supply chain disruptions. 

Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets; Malaysia’s Strong Fundamentals Offer Buffer, Says Economist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The Middle East conflict, particularly disruptions along the Strait of Hormuz, has triggered heightened volatility in global markets, with investors shifting towards safe-haven assets amid concerns over energy supply security.

Malaysia’s Exports To CPTPP Member Countries Reach RM486.80 Bln In 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports to member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) rose by 4.7 per cent to RM486.80 billion in 2025, compared with RM464.80 billion in 2024

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Surging Oil Prices, Supply Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today,  supported by a sharp jump in crude oil prices.

Polyplastics Develops Recycled PLASTRON LFT Grades

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Polyplastics Co Ltd has developed two new PLASTRON long-fibre thermoplastic (LFT) grades made with post-consumer recycled (PCR) polypropylene (PP), delivering mechanical performance equivalent to virgin material products.

1.6 Pct Increase In Malaysia’s January CPI Deemed Manageable -- Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.

RM2.3 Bln SAF Facility In Johor Boosts Malaysia’s Role In Low-carbon Aviation Supply Chain

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has strengthened its position in the global low-carbon aviation fuel supply chain with the commissioning of a US$500 million (US$1=RM3.89) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor.