News List

Be one step ahead in tackling palm oil yo-yo market, says Tun Daim

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must be one step ahead in planning ways to react to the price volatility in the palm oil market to protect the country’s source of income, as well as the wellbeing of the smallholders, Council of Eminent Persons chairman Tun Daim Zainuddin said.

Malaysia sends palm oil economic mission to Saudi Arabia

MELAKA, April 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is conducting a five-day Palm Oil Economic Mission to Saudi Arabia beginning Monday to discuss the commodity issue, as well as to promote its timber and furniture, Deputy Primary Industries Minister Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin said.

TM's innovative Smart Safety Helmet provides real-time monitoring

PUTRAJAYA, April 20 (Bernama) -- The innovative Smart Safety Helmet introduced by TM Research Development (TM R&D) provides real-time monitoring and faster response that can potentially save lives, as well as improve workers' safety.

Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia potential new markets for Malaysian palm oil exports

JEMPOL, April 20 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia are seen as new potential markets for Malaysian palm oil exports, said Primary Industries Minister, Teresa Kok.

Pahang govt will explore alternative sources of revenue - MB

KUANTAN, April 19  (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to explore alternative sources of revenue because it cannot depend on natural resources  or traditional commodities forever, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.

RM10 mln allocation for Impact Malaysia programmes - Syed Saddiq  

PUCHONG, April 19 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM10 million to Impact Malaysia, which was set up for youth and social development through the participation of various volunteers under one roof, said Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman.

PDB upgrades over 1,000 petrol stations to enable more digital innovations

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd (PDB) is upgrading over 1,000 Petronas stations nationwide with the next generation network infrastructure.

Maybank terminates collaboration agreement with Hyflux

By Massita Ahmad

SINGAPORE, April 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has decided to terminate the collaboration agreement relating to the divestment of the Tuaspring integrated water and power plant (IWPP) with immediate effect, said water treatment firm Hyflux Ltd.

Gemas-Johor Bahru double-tracking project now 37 pct complete - Loke

JOHOR BAHRU, April 18 (Bernama) -- Construction works on the 192-kilometre Gemas-Johor Bahru double tracking (PLBEGJB) project is now 37 per cent complete, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

China keen on increasing palm oil trade with Malaysia - envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian on Thursday has hinted at the possible increase in the purchase of palm oil and palm oil-related products from Malaysia soon.