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.

Pepper Prices On Continuous Uptrend This Year - Chan Foong Hin

TAWAU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The local pepper industry recorded continuous price increases in the first seven months of this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

RM44.83 Mln Spent On Farm Road Repairs In Sabah, Sarawak From 2022-June 2025- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has spent RM44.83 million on 131 farm road repair projects in Sabah and Sarawak from 2022 until June 30, 2025.

Malaysia Eyes Japan Market With Sustainable Palm-based Products Under MSPO 2.0 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to expand the reach of its downstream and value-added palm-based products to Japan, particularly specialty fats, tocotrienols, red palm oil, and palm biomass-based medium-density fibreboard for housing and furniture applications.

Mamee Unveils New Look On Daebak Korean Sauces Tailored For Malaysian Taste Buds

PETALING JAYA, May 20 (Bernama) -- Mamee-Double Decker Distribution (M) Sdn Bhd has introduced a refreshed lineup of its DAEBAK Korean sauces, featuring revamped packaging designed to appeal to Malaysian tastes.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.

From Finance To Farming: Tee's Bold Leap Into Aquaponics

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) – Leaving behind a decade-long career in banking for agriculture might seem like an unlikely path, but driven by passion and a quest for fulfilment, Logan Tee made the bold move.

Gambus Replica, Kain Benang Johor Presented As Souvenirs For ASEAN Delegates

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Delegates at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Retreat (AEM), in Desaru, Kota Tinggi, will receive exclusive souvenirs featuring a replica of gambus, a traditional musical instrument, and Kain Benang Johor fabric.

Craft Entrepreneur Wants To Promote Johor Batik

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- A woman craft entrepreneur from Tangkak dreams of making Johor Batik, which features motifs representing the state's identity such as black pepper, pineapple, and gambier, recognised on the global stage.

Cocoa, Pepper Continue Resilient Performance In 2024, Positive Outlook In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.

Entrepreneurs Hail Labuan Connect! For Boosting Income, Visibility

LABUAN, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs participating in the inaugural Labuan Connect! programme on Saturday expressed their enthusiasm, describing it as a valuable platform for increasing income and building stronger connections with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).

Malaysia’s Pepper Exports In First 7 Months Increase To RM86.4 Mln

JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s pepper exports reached RM86.4 million from January to July 2024, higher than the RM80.2 million during the same period last year.