Is Malaysia’s agricultural sector tourism-ready?

Lavender Garden in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia.

Although at first glance the travel industry and the agricultural sector appear to have nothing in common, they actually share more than meets the eye. The economic benefits of tourism to the […]

Is Malaysia’s agricultural sector tourism-ready?2023-05-05T12:59:12+08:00

Linking Rural Economic Development and Food Security: A Sustainable Approach

KUALA LUMPUR, MalaysiaMarch 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) has recently conducted a series of high level discussions with stakeholders ahead of the launch of the MGBF Food Security Initiative next month. The goals of […]

Linking Rural Economic Development and Food Security: A Sustainable Approach2019-07-17T14:18:58+08:00

Is the agricultural future of Cameron Highlands at risk?

Cameron Highlands

Since its earliest tea plantations in 1929, Cameron Highlands has grown to become a key player in the agricultural landscape of Malaysia, producing 40 per cent of all vegetables grown. Despite Malaysia shifting its economic focus away […]

Is the agricultural future of Cameron Highlands at risk?2023-05-05T13:07:35+08:00

Malaysia’s palm oil to reap benefits from Brexit

A worker unloads palm fruit at a local palm oil factory in Langkat in Indonesia’s north Sumatra province in this file photo taken October 31, 2012. — Reuters pic

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — Malaysia’s food exports, […]

Malaysia’s palm oil to reap benefits from Brexit2019-07-17T14:28:07+08:00

Malaysia’s palm oil stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s food exports, especially palm oil, stands to reap trade opportunities through the changes created by the United Kingdom’s (UK) departure (Brexit) from the European Union (EU).

Glenreagh Sdn Bhd Managing Director Nordin Abdullah said there would be […]

Malaysia’s palm oil stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit2019-07-17T16:05:37+08:00

Let’s move towards a ‘critical materials policy’

In the last few days, the Movement Control Order (MCO) has awoken many to the fact that supply chains that we assume work without question have now become highly critical.The establishment of a special task force to maintain critical supply chains by the current government is an excellent step to […]

Let’s move towards a ‘critical materials policy’2020-04-07T14:05:49+08:00

Malaysia’s palm oil and food stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s food exports, especially palm oil, stands to reap trade opportunities through the changes created by the UK’s departure (Brexit) from the European Union (EU).

Glenreagh Sdn Bhd managing director Nordin Abdullah said there would be increased opportunities […]

Malaysia’s palm oil and food stands to reap potential benefits from Brexit2019-07-17T16:25:22+08:00

Covid-19: Time to be innovative

THE Covid-19 outbreak has exposed the citizens of most countries to a dangerous virus. But perhaps more importantly, it has exposed the weaknesses in supply chains of nations.The government should be commended for setting up a task force to […]

Covid-19: Time to be innovative2020-04-07T14:18:36+08:00

US move has ‘killed’ TPP, says Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR: Moody’s Investors Service said the US’ decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement implies that the trade deal will not be implemented, adding that this is a lost opportunity for export reliant nations like Malaysia.

Prime […]

US move has ‘killed’ TPP, says Moody’s2019-07-17T16:22:57+08:00

Set up virus-free industrial zones

 

A medical staff member sprays disinfectant at a residential area in Wuhan in China’s central Hubei province on March 11, 2020. – China reported an increase in imported coronavirus cases on March 11, fuelling concerns that infections from overseas […]

Set up virus-free industrial zones2020-04-07T14:57:24+08:00
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