CPOPC Welcomes Papua New Guinea As Its Fourth Member Country

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has welcomed Papua New Guinea as its fourth member country, according to a statement from the CPOPC.

Maybank IB Projects Crude Oil Prices At US$70 Per Barrel In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Brent crude oil prices to be volatile and weaker this year, averaging at US$70 per barrel compared to US$80 per barrel last year.

Local Institutions Maintain Bursa Malaysia Buying Streak For 10th Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their support for Bursa Malaysia for the 10th consecutive week, with net purchases of domestic equities totalling RM416.9 million, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF).  

Malaysia Must Beef Up Workforce Transformation To Be Future-Ready

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s workforce needs to be strengthened to ensure they are future-ready, particularly in the artificial intelligence (AI) and renewable energy sectors, said Learning Edge founder Perthpal Singh.

Malaysia’s November PPI Records Slower Decrease of 0.4 pct -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 0.4 per cent in November 2024, a slower decrease compared to the 2.4 per cent drop in October 2024, mainly due to the continued contraction in the mining sector, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Powering Malaysia’s Future: Solar Growth Amid Energy Sector Challenges

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s energy sector registered significant growth this year, driven by incentives that catalysed players to undertake new green energy ventures, particularly solar systems.

Palm Oil Market Faces Uncertainties Amid Weather Challenges, Supply Constraints

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC Ratings) anticipates the palm oil market to continue to face significant uncertainties heading into 2025, with supply-side challenges exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and a slower replanting pace.

NIQ BASES Honours 2024 Breakthrough Innovation Winners In Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ), the global consumer intelligence company, has unveiled its latest insights on the importance of innovation in driving business growth.

Council Of EU Adopts One-year Postponement For Deforestation Law

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The Council of the European Union (EU) has formally adopted the regulation on the postponement of application of the EU deforestation law by one year.

Xindeco IoT Inaugurates RFID Manufacturing Plant In Nilai

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Xindeco IoT Malaysia Sdn Bhd has inaugurated its cutting-edge radio frequency identification (RFID) manufacturing facility in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, which stands as the largest RFID production hub in Southeast Asia.

MATRADE Aims To Help Kelantan Entrepreneurs Penetrate Global Market

KOTA BHARU, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to help more high-value products from Kelantan-based entrepreneurs reach global markets.

Only 1.6 Pct Of Approved Investments Have Not Been Implemented Between 2021 And March 2024 -- Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Only 1.6 per cent of approved investment projects from 2021 to March 2024 have not been implemented, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.