CPO Futures Close Higher On Expectation Of Weaker Production

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday due to expectation of weaker production in the coming weeks, a trader said. 

Malaysia Exports Palm-Based Oleochemicals Worth RM2.82 Bln To China In 2023 - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The export of palm-based oleochemicals from Malaysia to China has increased 1.4 times to 604,208 tonnes in 2023, worth over RM2.82 billion from 434,333 tonnes in 2014, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Guan Eng : Raise Tax Threshold To Help Ease SMEs' Minimum Wage Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.

KPK Approves 3,599-hectare Land For Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 As Of October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has approved 3,599 hectares (ha) of land for oil palm replanting under the Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Financing Incentive Programme (TSPKS 2.0) as of October 2024.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.

BMI: Budget A Positive Step Towards Malaysia's Goal Of Narrowing Budget Deficit To 3.5 Pct By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Budget, tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Oct 18, marked a positive step towards Malaysia’s medium-term goal of narrowing its budget deficit to 3.5 per cent by 2027.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Pace, Expectation Of Weaker Output

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday due to a stronger export pace and the expectation of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a dealer.

Yinson Production's FPSO Vessel Maria Quiteria Achieves First Oil

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Yinson Production's floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel Maria Quiteria has achieved first oil on Oct 15, 2024, followed by a successful 72-hour test.

Budget 2025 Aims For Growth And Elevated Living Standards - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The measures outlined in Budget 2025 aim to reshape the economy by fostering growth and attracting quality investments while balancing fiscal consolidation, "raising the ceiling" for economic growth, and "raising the floor" to elevate living standards, according to analysts.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

Budget 2025 Adjustments In Export Tax Seen Helping Palm Oil Refining Industry Be More Competitive

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The adjustments in export tax under Budget 2025 will help the palm oil refining industry be more competitive, compared with Indonesia, according to Glenauk Economics.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement.