Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
Malaysia's rice reserves totalling 1.237 million tonnes provide at least six months of supply, shielding consumers from global instability. The government is pursuing self-sufficiency targets through drought-resistant varieties and farmer support schemes.
Malaysia's Department of Veterinary Services has issued a stark warning about fraudulent schemes involving forged government orders and fake supply instructions designed to deceive suppliers into providing goods and services under false pretences.
Malaysia's amended rice control legislation will enforce compliance among wholesalers, millers and retailers rather than paddy farmers, says Deputy Agriculture Minister Chan Foong Hin.
Malaysia has been classified in the lower tariff bracket under US Section 301 measures, facing a 10% duty effective July 24. The lower rate reflects Kuala Lumpur's commitment to enforcing forced labour prohibitions, with 17 other economies receiving the same rate while others face 12.5% tariffs.
A fire at Selangor Wholesale Market destroyed three shoplots overnight but did not disrupt operations. The state government plans to build a modern replacement facility beginning early next year.
Pakistan and Iran are exploring the revival of the Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul freight train service to strengthen regional trade and connectivity. The initiative could reshape supply chains across South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
Malaysia's Food and Drinks Expo 2026 is projected to exceed last year's RM1.081 billion in sales, buoyed by robust international participation and growing demand for food products and ingredients despite persistent supply chain challenges.
Malaysia's port sector is positioned to gain from geopolitical-driven trade rerouting and growing transhipment activity, while positioning itself as a green bunkering hub through alternative marine fuels adoption.
Malaysia is reconsidering its energy security framework by studying a national petroleum reserve, reflecting broader concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities in an increasingly fragmented global economy.
CoreWeave, a major AI cloud provider, is exploring financial derivatives such as put options to protect itself from potential drops in memory and storage chip prices. The move highlights how deeply AI infrastructure has entangled the sector with volatile semiconductor markets.
India has banned imports of goods produced through forced labour, a move designed to head off threatened US tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent. The policy takes effect after 30 days.
Malaysia's government is reviewing proposals from the plastics industry to address challenges stemming from ongoing global supply chain disruptions, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed MITI and the Economy Ministry to work with manufacturers grappling with global supply chain disruptions, targeting cost relief measures to sustain Malaysia's industrial competitiveness.
Kuala Lumpur authorities arrested 111 undocumented migrants during an immigration raid on Jalan Kenanga, a major wholesale clothing district. The operation reflects ongoing enforcement efforts against irregular labour migration in Malaysia's informal economy.
China's dependence on imported precision scientific equipment threatens its artificial intelligence research capabilities, with over three-quarters of advanced instruments coming from abroad. US export restrictions compound the challenge.
J&T Global Express, the Hong Kong-listed logistics provider, has surpassed 100 million daily parcels for the first time, with Southeast Asia delivering exceptional growth that now accounts for nearly one-third of international revenue.
A cybercriminal group has published confidential information about Apple's unreleased iPhone 18 Pro, including component specifications, supplier networks and prototype imagery, after breaching Tata Electronics in India.
Malaysia's Health Ministry will enforce mandatory reporting of medicine supply disruptions from July 1, requiring six-month advance notice to safeguard the country's pharmaceutical supply chain against regional instability.