Petronas Awards PSC For Permata Cluster Off Sabah Coast

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. 

Govt Approves RM16 Mln Allocation To Drive Sustainable Pepper Farming In 2026

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.

Agricommodity Sector's GDP Contribution At RM66.1 Bln As Of September 2025

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.

MSPO Certification Rate For Oil Palm Estates Reaches 90 Per Cent - Noraini

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.

Ringgit Higher Against US Dollar On Strong December IPI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded higher against the US dollar on Monday after Malaysia’s December Industrial Production Index (IPI) came in above market expectations, signalling that the domestic economy remains on a firm footing.

Investment Banks Positive On Malaysia’s Manufacturing Sector Outlook In 2026

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.

Sabah Acquires Strategic 20 Percent Stake In North Sabah EOR PSC

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through its wholly-owned entity SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd (SMJE), has solidified its position in the upstream oil and gas sector by acquiring a strategic 20 per cent participating interest in the North Sabah Enhanced Oil Recovery Production Sharing Contract (EOR PSC).

Malaysia's IPI Expands 4.8 Pct In December 2025 On Strong Output Growth - DoSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 4.8 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, driven by strong output growth in the manufacturing sector, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Local Companies Must Strengthen Compliance With International Standards - Ewon

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister III Datuk Ewon Benedick has urged companies in the state to strengthen their compliance with international standards.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Selective Bargain-hunting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist. 

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Between RM3.95 And RM3.96 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Kuaishou Launches Kling AI 3.0 Models, Elevating AI Video Creation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Kuaishou Technology (Kuaishou), a content community and social platform, has launched its Kling AI 3.0 models, giving creators greater narrative control and stronger consistency in artificial intelligence (AI) video generation.