CPO Futures End Mostly Higher

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Friday, despite facing some pressure due to weak demand.

CPO Futures Extend Downtrend On Weaker Demand

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its downtrend today on weaker demand from key market destinations, namely India, China and the European Union. 

Cargill Charts Course Toward Sustainable Shipping Via Innovation, Collaboration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Cargill is driving a transformation in global shipping, integrating cutting-edge technologies and partnerships to advance sustainable practices across the maritime industry.

Murata Launches Maiden Milk Run Cross-Border Trucking Initiative

IPOH, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Multinational electronics company, Murata Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, has launched its first milk run cross-border trucking initiative at the Ipoh Cargo Terminal Sdn Bhd (ICT).

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Recovering, Passenger Traffic To Soar In 2025 – Loke

PUTRAJAYA,  Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) forecasts that Malaysia’s air passenger traffic will reach between 105.8 million and 112.9 million passengers this year, according to Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

CPO Futures Close Lower In Absence Of Market-moving News

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives traded lower today in the absence of fresh market-moving news. 

PM Anwar Hopes Malaysia-Japan Hydrogen Energy Project Could Be Facilitated By May 2025

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed hope that the clean hydrogen energy and decarbonisation collaboration project between Sarawak Economic Development Corporation Energy (SEDCE), Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) and a Japanese consortium could be facilitated by May this year.

Global Air Cargo And Passenger Demand Up By Over 8 Pct In November 2024 -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Global air cargo markets saw robust growth in demand in November 2024, with cargo tonne-kilometres surging by 8.2 per cent compared to a year earlier, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

CPO Futures Weighed Down By Palm Olein, Soybean Oil Losses

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to close lower on Thursday, weighed down by massive losses in palm olein futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) and soybean oil contracts, said Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa.

MJets Air Buys A Freighter For US$4.6 Mln As Part Of Fleet Expansion Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- MJets Air Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MMAG Holdings Bhd (MMAG), has acquired a Boeing B737-400SF converted freighter for US$4.6 million (US$1=RM4.49) as part of its plan to expand its fleet to 13 aircraft by the end of 2025.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

MOSTI, CRADLE UNVEIL STARTUP ASEAN TO PROMOTE STI WITHIN REGIONAL STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd unveiled a digital platform, Startup ASEAN, with the aim to position the ASEAN member states as leading players in the global startup landscape.