KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The government has financed a total of 35 projects related to the midstream and downstream rubber sectors to date with an allocation of RM9.9 million, including 10 projects specifically for the rubber glove sector worth RM3.5 million, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) — The government allocated RM9.8 million to address major diseases and pests affecting oil palm crops for 2025, including Ganoderma and bagworms, said the Plantation and Commodities Ministry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) via Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM) today announced the award of the production sharing contract (PSC) for the Permata Cluster, located off the coast of Sabah, to London-based Bridge Petroleum Ltd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The government has approved an allocation of RM16 million for the Pepper Farming Sustainability Programme for 2026 under the first rolling plan of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The agricommodity sector has contributed RM66.1 billion, accounting for 5.2 per cent of the national gross domestic product as of September 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- About 90 per cent of estates in the palm oil sector have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, while independent smallholders have reached 85 per cent, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Investment banks have remained positive on Malaysia’s manufacturing sector outlook in 2026, citing resilient domestic demand, reduced tariff uncertainty and steady investment activity as key factors supporting growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore opportunities across various sectors in India, including semiconductor, energy and agriculture, following the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can now apply for the 2026 programmes under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) implemented by SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp).
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia amounted to US$126.9 billion as at Jan 30, 2026, compared with US$125.6 billion as at Jan 15, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Ports and logistics and real estate investment trust (REIT) sectors are among the sectors to post stronger fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 results given Malaysia’s sustained economic fundamentals and improved investors’ confidence, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists
