Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Escalating Conflict Around Strait Of Hormuz -- Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are surging in anticipation of a supply shock due to the escalating conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).

Strait Of Hormuz A Concern, But Oil Industry Remains Stable – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The Israel-Iran conflict will not necessarily hurt the oil industry or price mechanisms of the commodity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.

Airbus Sees Potential Demand For A220 From Local Operators

PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- European aircraft manufacturer Airbus sees significant potential for the A220 in Malaysia, as it describes the plane as the perfect feeder aircraft on regional services.

Prasarana, UNGCMYB To Launch Digital Platform To Assist Over 5,000 SMEs

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will launch a dedicated digital platform, Vendor ESG (environmental, social and governance) Hub, to support over 5,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Prasarana vendors to access training, tools, and resources.

Netherland’s Oryx Stainless Opens New Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 (Bernama) – The Oryx Stainless Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of recycled stainless steel raw materials headquartered in the Netherlands, has opened a new facility in Johor.

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

MDV Powers Malaysia’s Tech Innovation With More Than RM13 Bln Financing, Drives Green, Digital Future

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd (MDV) has emerged as a key enabler of the nation’s innovation and digital transformation agenda, with more than RM13 billion channelled into over 1,000 high-impact, technology-driven projects.

Sustainability Report: LyondellBasell Showcases Progress In Circular Economy, Climate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- LyondellBasell, a global leader in the chemical industry, has demonstrated progress in circular and low-carbon solutions, climate action and operational excellence with the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report.

IATA Urges Govts To Scale Up SAF Production Through Policy Frameworks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to implement policy frameworks to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and reduce costs, saying that SAF volumes remain far below what is needed and production costs continue to be high.

Airbus, AMIC To Advance SAF Supply Chain Research In Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Airbus and the Aerospace Malaysia Innovation Centre (AMIC) have signed a research and technology cooperation agreement to study the supply chain for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production across the Asia-Pacific region.