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.

European Buyers Show No Negative Perception Over Palm Oil SAF -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- There is no negative perception among European buyers regarding the suitability of palm oil as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Huawei To Unveil ‘Wheelchair Mode’, Expanding Accessible Fitness Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Chinese technology enterprise Huawei is set to launch the "Wheelchair Mode" for its active ring feature this month, specifically developed for wheelchair users worldwide, integrating accessibility functions into the sports and health experience of smart wearable devices.

Waste No Time In Beefing Up Trade And Investment Ties, Anwar Tells Malaysian And Ethiopian Businesses

From M. Saraswathi

ADDIS ABABA (Ethiopia), Nov 19 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on businesses in both Malaysia and Ethiopia to not waste time anymore but to beef up bilateral trade and investment ties in view of the disruptions and challenges in the international arena.

Talentbank Boardroom Challenge Returns In 2026 To Build Future Talent

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- After a successful debut, the Talentbank Boardroom Challenge is set to make a comeback in 2026, reinforcing Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to close the education-to-employment gap and nurture a new generation of future-ready talent.

BNM Strengthens Digital Security System, Tackles Financial Scams Through NSRC

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), together with enforcement agencies, will continue to strengthen the digital security system and expedite action through the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) to ensure that financial fraud can be combated.

Thousands Of Jobs Probably Saved By Malaysia-US Agreement On Reciprocal Trade

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- Thousands of jobs in Malaysia will probably be saved by the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) signed between Malaysia and the United States.

KL Peace Accord: Paving The Way For ASEAN Stability, Economic Reconnection -- Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- The success of the KL Peace Accord between Cambodia and Thailand marked a significant step for regional security and economic reconnection in Southeast Asia.

Zoom: Human Touch Tops Customer Experience For Malaysians, Despite AI Chatbot Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- While 56 per cent of Malaysia’s artificial intelligence natives (AI natives) believe that chatbots provide the fastest responses -- the highest in the Asia Pacific (APAC), 83 per cent still want the option to speak to a human agent when interactions feel disjointed, said Zoom.

Bursa Malaysia Strengthens Cooperation With Regulators To Reduce Risk Of Foreign Fund Sell-Offs

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia, together with regulatory authorities, is working closely to enhance market efficiency, vibrancy, and accessibility for investors — including foreign investors — to reduce the risk of sell-offs and foreign fund outflows from the equity market.

GM Klang Extends Operating Hours To 10pm Daily

KLANG, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s largest wholesale centre, GM Klang Wholesale City, has officially extended its operating hours to 10 am until 10 pm daily, effective tonight.

Joint ASEAN SOM-SEOM Strengthens Regional Political Security, Economic Pillars

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Joint Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) and Senior Economic Officials’ Meeting (SEOM) provide an opportunity for the region to strengthen coordination between political security and economic pillars.