CPO Futures Close Lower On Weak Supply, Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weak supply-and-demand outlook, a trader said.

Johor Entrepreneurs Urged To Grab Global Supply Chain ​​Opportunities Via JS-SEZ

JOHOR BAHRU, May 12 (Bernama) -- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Johor are urged to take advantage of development and seize opportunities through the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) as a key platform to penetrate the global supply chain.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite weaker performance on the United States (US) COMEX market, amid lingering safe-haven sentiment.

Significant Opportunities For Malaysia, China To Deepen Collaboration In Palm Oil Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China share significant opportunities to deepen collaboration in value-added industries for palm oil, particularly as demand continues to grow for sustainable, performance-driven, and application-specific palm-based products.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher On Bargain Hunting In Blue Chips

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid selective bargain-hunting in blue-chip stocks after closing lower in the last two trading sessions, analysts said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures and the gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Govt To Continue Monitoring Global Supply Crisis

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The global energy market has shown signs that it is stabilising, but it needs to be continuously monitored as any new developments can affect energy and production costs, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of most regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.

MOF Exploring Ways For More Semiconductor Firms To List On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is exploring ways to create a pathway for more semiconductor-related companies, both foreign direct investment (FDI)-linked and local firms, to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said its Deputy Minister Liew Chin Tong.

RCEP Must Pivot To High-complexity Trade And Integrated Supply Chains

HAIKOU (China), May 12 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) must evolve beyond traditional tariff reductions and simple transhipment towards high-complexity trade and integrated supply chains.

Bursa Malaysia Securities Reprimands, Fines Dealer RM59,000 Over Share Manipulation

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has reprimanded and imposed a fine of RM59,000 on Nurendran a/l Parathan, for engaging in manipulative trading activities in the securities of numerous counters.