Local Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upward momentum in regional rubber markets, said a dealer.

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday due to weaker guidance from its regional peers and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Nestle Malaysia, Local Partner Invest RM250 Mln In New Logistics Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Nestlé Malaysia and its local partner Malconrep Depot (M) Sdn Bhd have jointly invested RM250 million to establish an integrated logistics hub in Port Klang, which is expected to be fully operational by the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026).

Rubber Market Closes Higher As It Tracks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded to close higher on Thursday as it rode the upward momentum of regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

MSM Plans Tg Langsat As Sugar Export Hub, Eyes New Markets

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd, the country’s leading refined sugar producer, plans to transform its Tanjung Langsat factory in Johor into an export hub within the next two to three years.  

Rubber Market Rebounds, Tracking Positive Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded on  Friday, bolstered by the upward momentum in regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices as the ringgit weakened against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Ambank Finances RM1.06 Bln Acquisition Of Bahru Stainless From Spain’s Acerinox

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd has granted financing facilities to Worldwide Stainless Sdn Bhd, an affiliate of Yankong Group, for the acquisition of Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd from Spain's Acerinox S.A. for RM1.06 billion.

Bursa Malaysia To Remain Cautious Next Week, Likely To Trade Within Tight Range - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain cautious next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to trade within a narrow range as investors evaluate key economic developments, according to an analyst.

Paris Baguette Goes Big In Malaysia With New Halal Bakery Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.

Timber Product Exports Up 4.9 Pct To RM22.9 Bln In 2024 - Johari Ghani

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The export value of timber products increased 4.9 per cent to RM22.9 billion last year, compared to 2023, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Halal Logistics: A Valuable Opportunity For Malaysia

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) – Malaysia must spearhead the development of a comprehensive halal logistics ecosystem by pushing for the establishment of a first-ever global private standard in logistics.

Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade At Record High Of RM1.77 Trillion In 2024 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's full-year wholesale and retail trade sales surged to a record high of RM1.77 trillion in 2024, after recording RM152.2 billion in December, a 5.5 per cent rise year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Statistics Department (DOSM).