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From left: Flora Zhang, General Manager of Avocados Australia Limited; Dr Kate Makin, Agriculture Counsellor of the Australian High Commission; Professor Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman, President and Pro Vice-Chancellor of Monash University Malaysia; Professor Dr Hiew Pang Leang, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer of UOW Malaysia; Matthew Kleyn, Chairman of Avocados Australia Limited; Her Excellency Ms. Danielle Heinecke, Australian High Commissioner; Sophie Horgan, Education and Research Counsellor of the Australian High Commission; and K. Cheng Liew, General Manager of Avocados Australia Limited for Southeast Asia.| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 4 March 2026 | Photo by Ruzanna Muhammad / News Hub Asia

Australian avocado industry strengthens Malaysia ties as exports surge

Australia’s avocado industry is expanding its partnerships in Malaysia as exports to the region continue to grow strongly, highlighting Southeast Asia’s rising importance in...
Henry Yong Khai Weng, executive director and chief executive officer of Oiltek International Limited. | Photo by Oiltek / NHA File Photo

Oiltek secures RM37.2m in new contracts across four markets

Oiltek International Limited has secured RM37.2 million worth of new contracts across Malaysia, the Philippines, Pakistan and Africa, strengthening its order book to approximately...