Beefing Up Smallholders, Higher-yielding Trees critical for Rubber Industry’s Growth - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and systematic approach to re-organise smallholder rubber farmers into a federation, coupled with replanting of higher-yielding rubber tree varieties, will be critical for Malaysia to reclaim its position as the world’s leading rubber producer.

CPO Futures Extends Uptrend For Third Day On Weak Output

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its uptrend to the third consecutive day on Tuesday, supported by the weaker palm oil production by Southern Peninsular mills during Jan 1-25, 2025 period, an analyst said.

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 24 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

MIDF: OPR Remains At 3 Pct This Year As The Current Setting Continues To Support Sustainable Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kept the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent this year as the current setting remains accommodative to sustainable economic growth, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd (MIDF). 

OPR Continues To Be Supportive Of The Economy -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour after January’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:-

Malaysia Should Utilise Free Trade Agreements To Promote Palm Oil Globally -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that it has among the ASEAN countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite a minor decline in the United States COMEX gold market.

Malaysia Trade Seen Growing In Line With WTO Outlook -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

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 Close Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower again today on weaker soybean and crude oil prices.

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. 

Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Strengthens Palm Oil Trade And Regional Cooperation -- MPOB

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The palm oil trade is a cornerstone of ASEAN’s economic activity, and Malaysia is committed to leveraging regional frameworks such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and ASEAN’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.