SST Expansion Helps Protect Local Fruit Industry - Pineapple Growers

PONTIAN, June 13 (Bernama) – The government’s initiative to expand the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) by imposing a five per cent sales tax on all imported fruits has been described by pineapple growers in Johor as a proactive move to protect the local fruit industry.

Crude Palm Oil Futures End Flat

By K Naveen Prabu and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) --  The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed flat today amid continued concerns over rising output and inventory levels.

Malaysia’s IPI Growth In April Reflects Strong Demand, industrial Vitality

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth in April 2025, driven primarily by a robust manufacturing sector, reflects strong aggregate demand and industrial vitality, an economist said. 

CPO Futures End Lower for Second Straight Day On Oversupply Concerns

By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed lower for the second consecutive day, weighed down by concerns over a rising supply outlook.

Time For Malaysia To Lead In Research And Innovation In Islamic Economics - INCEIF University

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) --  INCEIF University has called on Malaysia to lead global  research and innovation in Islamic economics, building on its established reputation as a leader in Islamic finance.

May Palm Oil Exports Surge 25.6 Pct, CPO Output Up 5.05 Pct -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports rose 25.6 per cent to 1.39 million tonnes last month from 1.10 million tonnes in April, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.

Meishan Asserts Position As Emerging Satellite Hub At Sichuan Industry Conference

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Third Meishan Satellite Application Industry Development Conference officially opened in Meishan City, Sichuan Province, bringing together experts in aerospace, remote sensing, and international cooperation.

Telcos Reassure Customer Privacy In MCMC Data Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Telecommunication companies (telcos) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting customer data and privacy, following the use of mobile phone data (MPD) for official statistical purposes by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Slight Downside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slight downside bias next week, amid rising output and stock levels, said a trader. 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Between 1,500 And 1,530 Next Week, Pending Fresh Catalysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) --  The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is set to trade between 1,500 and 1,530 points next week, pending fresh market catalysts, said an analyst.

MIDF Research: Oil Prices Under Pressure As Supply Outpaces Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to remain under pressure and could fall below US$65 per barrel (pb) due to persistent oversupply and weaker demand projections, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF Research).

Petronas Subsidiaries Mixed In Early Session Amid Workforce Cut Announcement