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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade has continued its stellar performance in August, growing 18.6 per cent year-on-year to RM252.65 billion -- the fastest growth rate in 22 months, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to end higher on Wednesday as the market expects a resumption of vegetable oil demand from India for the upcoming festive season, said a trader.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) at the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2024 has been a success, with the virtual segment having achieved RM347 million in sales to date.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for the third consecutive trading day, mainly driven by India imposing higher import tax on edible oils, according to a trader.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has successfully mapped around 70 per cent of independent smallholders as part of its project to chart oil palm plantation coverage across the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is intensifying its research and development (R&D) efforts to produce superior oil palm variants which could boost the nation’s oil palm productivity and output without expanding the plantation area.
By Shakir Husain
NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has hiked import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 per cent, a move seen as helping local oilseed farmers.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a downward bias next week, given the persistent weak demand seen recently, a dealer said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as concern over weak demand for the commodity grows, a trader said.
