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Anwar, Putin agree on special mechanism to expedite execution of agreements between Malaysia, Russia

Malaysia’s participation in the BRICS Leaders’ Summit is in its capacity as a BRICS partner country since Jan 1, 2025

Why Malaysia’s bioenergy board must think beyond the Strait of Hormuz – Ahmad Ibrahim

A call for a powerful, EPU-led Bioenergy Development Board to move Malaysia from biofuel tinkering to a full-scale biochemicals industry, cutting fossil dependence and unlocking biomass wealth

B15 biodiesel deployment secures Malaysia’s diesel supply amid rising demand: Govt

Minister says nationwide rollout balances sustainability objectives with energy resilience

Malaysia seeks new palm oil buyers amid Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine turmoil

Johari says conflicts have made key markets high-risk, prompting Malaysia to expand exports beyond its 80 existing trading partners

Malaysia eyes Japan for palm-based exports, pushes MSPO 2.0 as global sustainability benchmark

Country targets specialty palm products, fibreboard, and biomass in new trade push; 86% of plantations already certified under enhanced MSPO standard

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Taib Mahmud: a life of controversies and political intrigue

The diminutive and flamboyant Tun Abdul Taib Mahmud has left an indelible mark on Sarawak and the country, seeing that he was its chief minister for 33 years and later, the governor for nearly a decade.

PayNet confirms DuitNow QR code transaction fee for merchants starting Oct 1

In a statement on the matter, PayNet, the operator of DuitNow QR, clarified that the fee follows the lifting of a waiver on the merchant discount rate, which is charged based on a percentage of the payment transaction value.