Rising Cocoa Prices Spark Strong Return Potential For Growers -- LKM

KUCHING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- World cocoa prices are currently on the rise, thus making the crop a commodity with high potential to generate lucrative returns.

Kemaman Port Needs Updating, Sandakan Joins ASEAN Liberalisation -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Transport (MOT) has requested that Kemaman Port Consortium update and submit its development proposal for Kemaman Port, in line with the port development plan and concession agreement.

MITI Hopes For Greater Support For Industry-based SMEs In Budget 2026 -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is hopeful that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be appropriately supported to better prepare them for export and enter new markets, as part of its Budget 2026 wishlist.

Malaysia's Shipping Industry Remains Resilient -- Shipping Association Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's shipping industry remained resilience by meeting the rising global demand and generating profit despite the global trade uncertainties, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Additional Investments Show Investors' Confidence In Malaysia’s Economic Prospects -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The additional investments into Malaysia are due to the confidence investors have in the country’s economic prospects, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Ringgit Strengthens To 4.18 Vs US Dollar On Fed Rate Cut Hopes, Strong Domestic Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened to the 4.18 level versus the US dollar, marking its highest point in more than six weeks, buoyed by rising expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut cycle and Malaysia’s resilient macroeconomic outlook.

Malaysia Sees Higher ESG Adoption Among Property Companies -- MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Property companies in Malaysia have increased their adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices, driven by growing concerns over such issues and reflecting their commitment to sustainability, said MBSB Investment Bank.

SME Bank Empowers 5,735 Entrepreneurs In 1H 2025, Up 158 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.

Doppa Welcomes RM1.4 Bln Allocation For Oil Palm Replanting Under 13MP

KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) said the federal government’s allocation of RM1.4 billion for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a timely move to rejuvenate ageing plantations, particularly for independent smallholders in the state.

Budget 2026 Aims To Lift Ceiling Of National Growth, Achieve High-income Status

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Raising the ceiling of national growth is one of the three central pillars of the MADANI Economy to propel Malaysia towards a high-income, competitive and sustainable economy grounded in humanistic values and social justice, according to the Finance Ministry (MOF).

Malaysia Expected To Attract RM637 Bln Investments In RE, Green Technology By 2050

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to attract direct investments of about RM637 billion in renewable energy (RE) and green technology, in addition to creating 310,000 job opportunities by 2050, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

Rubber Production Incentive Activated For July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for July 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).