KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) said the federal governments 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.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Malaysia) has publicly reprimanded MCOM Holdings Bhd for failing to announce its annual audited financial statements (AFS) for the 18-month financial period ended June 30, 2024, by the Oct 31, 2024 deadline.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and global banking subsidiary MUFG Bank (Malaysia) Bhd have entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate high-value investment in Malaysia.

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Bernama-dpa) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump is calling for the immediate resignation of Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan, after a US senator accused the chip manager of being too close to China, German Press Agency (dpa) reported.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) --CIMB Treasury and Markets Research economists believe that a portion of Malaysias semiconductor exports may qualify for exemption from the United States(US) 100 per cent tariff on imported chips.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Netpoleon Solutions, a group company of Macnica Inc, has joined forces with Box Inc to deliver cutting-edge Intelligent Content Management (ICM) solutions to organisations across Singapore.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Voxela Inc has announced the official launch of its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) eldercaresolution,Voxela VCare Pro, which aims to ease operational burdens for caregivers while elevating safety and quality of life for elderly residents in care facilities.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) --Investment, Trade and Industry MinisterTengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has reiterated that all purchaseand investment commitments offered by Malaysia in the tariff negotiations with the United States (US) are commercial dealings by private companies and government-linked companies (GLCs), without involving any public funds or increasing the country's fiscal burden or debt.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysias (BNM) international reserves rose to US$121.3 billion (US$1=RM4.218) as at July 31, 2025.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has projected 2025sapproved investments to amount to RM104 billion involving manufacturing and selected services sectors under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) has projected 2025sapproved investments to amount to RM104 billion involving manufacturing and selected services sectors under the purview of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd has completed its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation plan following the completion of its capital reduction exercise through the cancellation of RM520 million in issued share capital.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Planet Labs PBC, a provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, has announced the final agenda and speakers for its upcoming Planet On The Road event in Bali, Indonesia, on Sept 9.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug5 (Bernama) --The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) throughthe Malaysian Rubber Board, is re-evaluating the need to increase allocations for the opening of new rubber planting areas, particularlyin hardcore poverty areas such as Ranau.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5(Bernama) -- The increase in the price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) is one of the main contributing factors forthe low replanting rate in 2024, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Lazada Seller Summit 2025 showcased diversetechnological innovations and seller empowerment approaches to help shapea more inclusive and sustainable eCommerce future in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4(Bernama) --More than 90 per cent of adjusted medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) policies recorded premium increases of less than 10 per cent, while over 200,000 policies benefited from deferred premium adjustments than 14,000 policies were reactivated as at 30 April 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be ready and prepared for the possibility of additional tariffs being imposed on the semiconductor industry by the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3(Bernama) -- Malaysia's digital banking journey is making good progress and has great promise in addressing unserved and underserved segments, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia is fortunate to be rich in natural resources, including an abundant supply of water, for the use of its people.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) --The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast forMalaysia'sreal gross domestic product (GDP) growth to4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026.

By Siti Radziah Hamzah KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) --The takeover of FGV Holdings Bhd by the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) marks a consolidation move to strengthen its operations moving forward.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) saw its investment income fall by 13 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), recording RM18.31 billion compared to RM20.99 billion in the same period last year.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) --Global economic growth is projected to reach 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 3.1 per cent in 2026, above the reference forecast in the April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), according to the International Monetary Funds (IMF) July 2025 WEO update, released today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Airwallex has clinched a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), paving the way for its latest offering, Airwallex Yield, to launch in the city-state.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG), is no longer involved in the renewal of foreign worker permits.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Camaroe Bhd hasinked an underwriting agreement with M & A Securities Sdn Bhd for its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysias household debt stood at RM1.65 trillion as of the end of March 2025, equivalent to 84.3 per cent of the nations gross domestic product (GDP).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- UMNO must lead in shaping the digital narrative, strengthen its presence on new media and engage young voters to remain relevant, UMNO Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said today.

KOTA KINABALU, July 27 (Bernama) -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) reaffirmsits support for the MADANI Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, saysits chairman, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) members to hold firmly to the call for islah mastatatum , meaning to strive for change to the best of ones ability.

MUAR, July 27 (Bernama) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to strengthening the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and boosting Johors development as a strategic national gateway.

KOTA KINABALU, July 27 (Bernama) -- Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) chairman Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has confirmed that anelectoral pactwill be formed between GRS and Pakatan Harapan (PH) forthe upcoming 17th Sabah State Election.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) --Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) today released the full list of appointments to its Central Leadership Council (MPP), following a meeting held in Petaling Jaya earlier today.

ALOR SETAR, July 25 (Bernama) UMNO is confident that the people of Kedah are ready for a change in state leadership, in pursuit of a more stable future, as they increasingly recognise the need for leaders who can safeguard their welfare and guide the states direction.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Two foreign investment projects announced during the governments trade and investment missions abroad have now begun implementation, thus refuting claims that no results were obtained from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's official visit abroad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) --Citadel Trustee Bhd and Chester Group are set to introduce a pioneering real estate management platform to deliver robust growth, capital preservation, and multi-generational wealth planning, followinga strategic partnership that was inked today.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Straits Orthopaedics (Mfg) Sdn Bhd (Straits), aMalaysian-based contract manufacturer specialising in orthopaedic implants and surgical instruments, has acquired Medin Technologies Inc (Medin).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, a key player in the manufacturing of parts and systems for the automotive and heavy-vehicle sectors, has reported a first-half 2025 turnover of 510.6 million euros, marking a 3.4 per cent decline compared to the same period in 2024. (1 Euro = RM4.94)

SHAH ALAM, July 25 (Bernama) --The Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) will begin exporting cooking oil, sunflower oil, and margarine to international markets starting next month, according to state Agriculture and Infrastructure Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim.