US-Iran Conflict And Energy Lockdowns: What's Next For Asia?

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The latest disruption to global trade due to the United States-Iran conflict is hardly surprising.

Voluntary Contributions Rise To RM19.2 Bln Driven By I-Saraan Programme - EPF CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) voluntary contributions continued to gain momentum, rising to RM19.2 billion last year with the i-Saraan programme being the key driver, said its chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

EPF Membership Grew To 18.1 Mln In 2025 - CEO Ahmad Zulqarnain

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) membership grew to 18.1 million in 2025, supported by wider workforce participation, including non-Malaysian employees.

US Clears FGV To Export Palm Following WRO Modification

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The United States has cleared FGV Holdings Bhd (FGV) to export palm oil and palm oil products to the US effective Jan 15 2026, following the modification of the Withhold Release Order (WRO).

Fushi Technology Launches One-Stop Customer Loyalty Solution For Jumbo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Fushi Technology, an artificial intelligence (AI) services provider for merchants and consumers in Asia, has officially launched its customer relationship management (CRM) membership management product for Jumbo, a Singapore-founded seafood restaurant chain.

FELCRA Sets 15 Pct Dividend For FY 2025, Payout Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The dividend based on the operations of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) for the 2025 financial year has been set at 15 per cent and is expected to be paid early next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Ethiopian Airlines Sees Stronger Asia-Pacific Growth With Malaysia Emerging As Fast-Growing Market

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) – Ethiopian Airlines is strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, with Malaysia emerging as one of its fastest-growing markets amid surging air travel demand between Africa and Asia.

Parliamentary Caucus On US Reciprocal Tariffs On Malaysia This Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Parliamentary Caucus No. 1 will be held this Thursday to discuss the implications of the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade which was signed on Oct 26.

G20 Must Move Beyond Rhetoric To Address Global Trade Inequities - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged G20 member states to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to address longstanding global trade inequities, particularly those affecting countries in the Global South.

EPF Records Close To RM64 Bln Total Investment Income In 9M 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded a total investment income of RM63.99 billion for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2025 (9M 2025), an 11 per cent increase from RM57.57 billion registered in 9M2024.

NZ–Malaysia Halal Collaboration Marks Major Economic Shift — NZMBA President

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- New Zealand’s move to explore membership in the soon-to-be-established ASEAN Halal Council marks a significant step towards deeper economic cooperation with Malaysia, said New Zealand Malaysian Business Association (NZMBA) president Dave Ananth.

Australis Scientific Wins 2025 MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific Grand Prize 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Australis Scientific has been named the 2025 MedTech Innovator (MTI) Asia Pacific (APAC) Grand Prize winner, receiving US$175,000 in non-dilutive funding for its smart patch that delivers minimally invasive neuromodulation therapy for overactive bladder. (US$1=RM4.19)