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.

Govt Expands Consolidated e-Invoice Prohibition To Power, Telecom Industries

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Consolidated e-Invoices will not be permitted to be issued for business transactions valued at over RM10,000 as well as by the electric power and telecommunications industries starting Jan 1, 2026.

ECRL Project Hits 89 Pct Completion As Of October 2025 -- MRL CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project has recorded an overall progress of 89 per cent as of October 2025, according to Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.

 FBM KLCI To Reach 1,700 By Year-End If Banking Sector Is Positive - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd believes the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) could still reach the 1,700 level by year's end, provided there is positive price movement in the banking sector and certain counters.

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.

Malaysia Eyes Larger Share Of South Korea’s Halal Food Market

SEOUL, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal products are poised to gain a stronger foothold in South Korea’s fast-growing convenience and premium food sector, driven by rising demand for halal, organic and sustainably sourced goods.

Anwar Receives State Welcome And Leads High-level Forums In Nairobi

NAIROBI, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will be accorded a state-level welcoming ceremony at the State House, the official residence of Kenya’s President, William Samoei Ruto.

FAMA Agromarketing Masterclass 2025 With TikTok Shop Records RM12 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR,  Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The Agromarketing Masterclass TikTok Shop Edition (AMTTSE) 2025 organised by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) and and TikTok Shop recorded sales of RM12 million.

PM Anwar Arrives In Kenya For Final Leg Of African Tour

From Saraswathi Muniappan

NAIROBI, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, at 5 pm local time (Malaysia 10 pm) for his official visit, the last leg of the three-country African tour.

PM Anwar's Official Visit To Kenya Set To Bolster Bilateral, Economic Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Kenya, which begins today, is set to strengthen the bilateral and economic relationship between Malaysia and the African nation, including in sectors such as the digital economy and housing.

Bintulu Port Reaffirms Integrity With Corruption-Free Pledge

KUCHING, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) today reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and good governance as its Board of Directors formally signed the ‘Ikrar Bebas Rasuah’ (IBR) or Corruption-Free Pledge.

Malaysia Must Accelerate Tech Adoption, Strengthen Supply Chain For Energy Transition -- DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must accelerate the adoption of technology to remain competitive amid rising demand, global price uncertainty, shifts in investment landscapes, and the accelerating push toward decarbonisation, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.