AirBorneo Launches Kuching-Jakarta Flight, Fares From RM399

KUCHING, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, has officially opened ticket sales today for its new direct route connecting Kuching to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, starting Nov 13. 

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For October 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex is not activated nationwide for this month, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Rebounds To End Morning Session Higher, Outperform Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded from earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers as continued buying in plantation heavyweight stocks supported market sentiment.

Govt Increases All State Allocations, Sabah And Sarawak Highest - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government has always prioritised projects proposed by the state governments, including increasing allocations to all states, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

41,334 Small Palm Oil Farmers Under TSPKS 2.0 - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- An estimated 41,334 smallholder oil palm farmers covering 105,172.67 hectares have been identified as being under the Oil Palm Smallholder Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme 2.0 (TSPKS 2.0), according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Tebedu-Entikong Route Reopening To Boost Cross-border Trade, Benefit SMEs -- SBF

By Zaphne Philip

KUCHING, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The reopening of the Tebedu-Entikong trade route could significantly stimulate economic activity, boost cross-border trade, and attract investment between Sarawak and West Kalimantan, the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) said.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Late buying in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly utility counters, lifted Bursa Malaysia to close marginally higher on Wednesday, in line with regional markets.

Sabah's Federal Development Expenditure At 71.78 Pct As Of Oct 26

KOTA KINABALU, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Sabah's federal development expenditure performance has increased to 71.78 per cent as of Oct 26, up from 52.07 per cent on Aug 10 this year, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Penang, Johor, Selangor Account For 80.5 Pct Of Malaysia’s September Trade – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor and Selangor accounted for 80.5 per cent of Malaysia’s total trade in September 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MIDA Calls For Coordinated Investment Strategy To Position Borneo As Investment Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Invest Borneo action plan should focus on shared value chains, improve cross-border ease of doing business and prioritise investment realisation to strengthen Borneo’s position as an investment hub, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). 

Pansar Unit Secures RM170.86 Mln Subcontract For Samalaju Water Infrastructure Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Pansar Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Perbena Emas Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of acceptance from KKB Engineering Bhd for civil and structural subcontract works worth RM170.86 million.