MPOC Sees CPO Remaining At RM3,750 To RM4,050 Range In May Before Gradual Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain in the range of RM3,750 to RM4,050 per tonne in May before gradually recovering, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Petronas Chemicals Reports 1Q 2025 Net Loss Of RM18 Mln Despite Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) due to unrealised foreign exchange losses, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from the specialities segment, among others, despite recording a higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, in tandem with the uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and a weaker ringgit against the dollar, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Likely To Track Regional Futures, Ringgit And Crude Oil Prices Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to track the performance of regional rubber futures markets, the strength of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Cues, Crude Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Friday, tracking weaker cues from regional rubber futures markets and benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

Rubber Market Ends Lower After Four-day Rally On Weaker Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market snapped a four-day winning streak to close lower on Thursday, weighed down by losses in regional rubber futures markets, a sharp drop in crude oil prices, and the continued strengthening of the ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Malaysian Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On US-China Trade Truce Optimism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended its uptrend on Wednesday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets amid continued optimism over a potential United States (US)-China trade truce, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.3 Pct In March 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.3 per cent to 28,712 tonnes in March 2025 from 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by the upward momentum in regional rubber futures markets, driven by improved global sentiments as a result of the de-escalation of trade tensions between the United States (US) and China, a dealer said.

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.