Lower Soybean Oil Prices, Rising Output Concerns Continue To Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the third straight day today, in line with lower soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). 

Mongolian Mining Reports First Quarter Operational Update

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation, the largest internationally listed private mining company in Mongolia, has released its unaudited operational update for the quarter ended March 31.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the second straight day today, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures on both the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the Dalian Commodity Exchange. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Concerns Over Weaker Demand, Rising Output

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over weak demand and rising output in coming weeks. 

Malaysia To Invite Thailand To Join FACT Dialogue Partners -- Johari

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will invite Thailand, the world’s third-largest palm oil producer, to join the Forestry, Agriculture, Commodity and Trade (FACT) Dialogue Partners to strengthen collaboration among producing countries.

CMS Plans Second Clinker Line To Double Cement Output

KUCHING, April 12 (Bernama) -- Cahya Mata Cement Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS), is seeking approval from the Sarawak government to commence the development of a new facility, Clinker Line 2, in Mambong, here.

Malaysia's IPI Rises 1.5 Pct Y-O-Y In February 2025 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 1.5 per cent year-on-year in February 2025, driven by a rise in the manufacturing sector, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). 

Palm Oil Stock Level Likely To Increase Further This Month

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Palm oil stock level will likely rise further in April 2025 on the back of weak crude oil prices, an absence of festive-driven demand and natural cyclical patterns.

LuMIC To Attract RM72 Bln Investments, Create Over 50,000 Jobs By 2050 -- Saarani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The development of the Lumut Maritime Industrial City (LuMIC) in Perak is expected to attract RM72 billion in investments and create over 50,000 job opportunities within the next 25 years, said Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.

March Palm Oil Exports Up 0.91 Pct, CPO Output Jumps 16.76 Pct – MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports rose 0.91 per cent in March 2025 to 1.00 million tonnes from 996,460 tonnes in February, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.

Trump’s Tariff: A Test Of Malaysia’s Trade Resilience

By Dr Paul Anthony Maria Das

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump’s sweeping decision to impose a 24 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian imports is more than just a protectionist measure.

Labuan Food Industries Makes Waves As Seafood Exporter, Seeks To Almost Triple Output

LABUAN, April 8 (Bernama) -- Labuan Food Industries Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian fishery company with an established international business network, plans to nearly triple its annual finished tuna production next year with the setting up of a new facility here.