Sabah Products’ Export Sales Potential Reaches RM95.9 Mln - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, May 16 (Bernama) -- The marketability of Sabah entrepreneurs’ products in international markets improved last year, with potential sales value reaching RM95.9 million.

Shipping Firms Defer Sapangar Port Congestion Surcharge: Ewon

PENAMPANG, May 16 (Bernama) -- Shipping companies have agreed to defer the proposed congestion surcharge at the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) following a series of engagements with Sabah’s Ministry of Industrial Development, Entrepreneurship and Transport (MINDET).

Iran Conflict May Boost Drilling Activities Off Sabah, Says Labuan O&G Player

LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.

Malaysia’s Population Reaches 34.4 Million Amid Slower Growth Rate - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total population was estimated at 34.4 million in the first quarter of this year (1Q26) as compared with the 34.2 million recorded in the same period last year, with a slower growth of 0.5 per cent, according to the Demographic Statistics for 1Q 2026 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

1Q 2026 Property Transactions Recorded At About 90,000 Units, Valued At RM51.9 Bln -- JPPH

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s property market activity remained stable with a moderate growth in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), with transactions totalling 89,966 worth RM51.9 billion, according to the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH) Director-General Abdul Razak Yusak.

CILTM Calls For Maritime Resilience Framework To Strengthen Sabah Logistics Ecosystem

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah should develop a medium-term cargo flow redistribution and maritime resilience framework to strengthen the state’s logistics ecosystem, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.

ICW Borneo 2026 To Advance Sabah And Sarawak's Construction Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The International Construction Week (ICW) Borneo 2026 was officially launched in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, marking the second edition of the regional construction industry event focusing on industry development, technical discussions and engagement with stakeholders in East Malaysia.

Sabah Port Congestion Now Systemic Logistics Issue, Says CILTM Sabah Chairman

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah has significant potential to strengthen its trade competitiveness and economic resilience by addressing long-standing logistics and port efficiency challenges, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.

Agility, Collaboration Critical In Navigating Global Aviation Challenges - MAHB

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Airport operators must exercise agility and flexibility, and collaborate to navigate the growing uncertainties, such as geopolitical tensions, operational disruptions, and changing passenger expectations, that the global aviation industry faces.

Sand Unit Price Index Rises 0.4-14.5 Pct Nationwide In April 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand has jumped in April 2026, ranging from 0.4 per cent to 14.5 per cent nationwide, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Reprimands Ireka, Seven Former Directors, Imposes RM425,000 In Fines

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Ireka Corp Bhd (Ireka) and seven of its former directors for breaches of the Bursa Malaysia Securities Main Market Listing Requirement, while imposing total fines of RM425,000 on the directors.

Media Professionals Should Nurture Market-savvy, Entrepreneurial Skills -- Ashwad Ismail

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Media practitioners should equip themselves with entrepreneurial skills and a strong understanding of market dynamics, as Malaysia moves towards building a more robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Radio Televisyen Malaysia director-general of broadcasting Ashwad Ismail.