News Releases

BASF has reached a major construction milestone at the Zhanjiang Verbund site with the successful mechanical completion of the first batch of plants in the acrylics complex, including the glacial acrylic acid (GAA) and butyl acrylate (BA) plants. 

Kuantan, Malaysia – July 16, 2025 – BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd (BPC) in partnership with Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF), proudly hosted the second Eco Schools Green Science & Technology Carnival at Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Kuantan.  Building on the resounding success of its inaugural edition, this year's carnival underscored the unwavering commitment of both organisations towards fostering a sustainable future.

Seberang Perak, July 14, 2025 — BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., in strategic partnership with the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), proudly unveils two new Clearfield^® rice varieties – MR CL3 and MR CL4. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – July 1, 2025 – BASF is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Roy as Managing Director of BASF (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, effective July 1, 2025. He succeeds Vimala Arumugam, who will retire after a distinguished career with the company.

Mercedes-Benz has reaffirmed its trust in BASF’s coatings competence by renewing its partnership with Glasurit and R-M, two of BASF’s premium refinish brands, across the Asia Pacific region.