Malaysia Strengthens Healthcare Trade Ties With Thailand At WHX Bangkok 2026

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its economic partnership with Thailand through its participation in the World Health Expo (WHX) Bangkok 2026, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Govt Revamping NCM Scheme For Automotive Industry, Targets Implementation Next Year

SERENDAH, July 7 (Bernama) --  The government is revamping the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) for the automotive industry, intending to implement it next year after completing consultations with the relevant ministries, agencies, and industry players.

Agrobank Remains Optimistic About Agri-food Sector's Resilience Amid Global Challenges

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Agrobank remains optimistic about the resilience of the country's agri-food sector despite economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions.

PM Anwar Officiates SParK 2026, PUNB Targets RM2.25 Bln In Financing Approval For 2026-2030

PUTRAJAYA, July 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today officiated the launch of SParK 2026: Business Transformation, the flagship platform of Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB).

Dutch Recognition Of MSPO Strengthens Palm Oil Industry's Readiness For EUDR

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.

Stronger Ringgit Has Not Affected Trade, Helps To Lower Production Costs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit has not affected the country's trade performance. Instead, it has helped to make Malaysia's exports more price-competitive in international markets, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Selangor's GDP Grows To RM460.1 Bln In 2025, Raising Its National Contribution To 26.5 Pct

SHAH ALAM, July 2 (Bernama) -- Selangor recorded strong economic growth in 2025 with its gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by RM28 billion from the preceding year to hit RM460.1 billion.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

MPOB Commercialisation Of Over 240 Technologies Shows Palm Oil Research Remains Relevant - Noraini

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) commercialisation of more than 240 technologies with a combined potential market value exceeding RM6 billion demonstrates that Malaysia’s palm oil research remains aligned with industry needs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

Govt Implements 23 HIMP 2030 Initiatives To Cut Halal Ingredient Imports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The government has implemented 23 initiatives, projects and programmes under the seven strategic pillars of the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030) as of May 30, 2026, as part of efforts to substitute imports of critical halal ingredients.

MIGHT Unveils Groundbreaking Mini Sandbox To Advance Malaysia's Low Altitude Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) demonstrated a first-of-its-kind Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Mini Sandbox as part of efforts to advance Malaysia's capabilities in advanced air mobility and unmanned aviation technologies.

Reinvestment Allowance: MITI To Convey Industry Players' Feedback To MoF

MELAKA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is currently looking at issues related to the reinvestment allowance (RA) and will bring them to the attention of the Finance Ministry (MoF) following the business community’s call for improvements to the incentive to encourage greater corporate reinvestment.