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By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is in an extremely advantageous position as one of the world’s top palm oil exporters, continuing to supply edible oils to countries which are grappling with rising food prices and fertiliser supply disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia settled marginally higher at midday, amid mixed performance in regional markets due to uncertainty over the outcome of the West Asia crisis.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in negative territory at midday in tandem with regional peers, given that global conditions remain uncertain as conflicting narratives continue to cloud prospects for a resolution to the West Asia conflict.
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SHAH ALAM, March 31 (Bernama) -- The biodiesel production capacity from large-scale facilities such as SD Guthrie Bhd’s (SD Guthrie) in Pulau Carey is critical in ensuring supply continuity and supporting the existing biodiesel usage mandate for Malaysia’s transportation and industrial sectors.
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By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed by recent declining crude oil prices and weaker Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil, amid easing worries over oil supply in West Asia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation is expected to remain manageable, supported by the government’s targeted subsidies, amid the West Asia conflict, according to the Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) — The increase in global energy prices can potentially support demand for bio-based commodities such as palm oil, particularly in the biofuel sector, which can positively impact global prices.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Continued tensions in the Middle East will have impact on economic security and stability, the livelihoods of millions of people in the region, and hinder economic progress in ASEAN, according to a joint statement by the ASEAN Economic Ministers.
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are projected to average between RM4,100 and RM4,200 per tonne in 2026, supported by firmer crude oil prices that could improve biodiesel economics and support Indonesia’s potential B50 mandate.
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JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has strengthened its position in the global low-carbon aviation fuel supply chain with the commissioning of a US$500 million (US$1=RM3.89) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Tanjung Langsat, Johor.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Uni-Fuels Holdings Limited (Uni-Fuels) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Uni-Fuels Pte Ltd (Uni-Fuels Singapore), has renewed its ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications following the completion of its first ISCC-certified biofuel delivery in 2025.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic that 2026 will present further opportunities for growth within the global palm oil sector, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.