CPO Futures Likely To Retain Downward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain under pressure next week, largely due to ongoing concerns over rising domestic stock levels amid tepid demand and improving production.

Malaysia Prepared For Tariff Negotiation With US, Will Protect Commodities Sector – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making thorough preparations for official tariff negotiations with the United States, with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) emphasising the need to protect the interests of the country’s commodities sector, particularly palm oil.

CPO Futures Fall On Concerns Over Higher Output, Stockpiles

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains as concerns over rising output and high domestic stock levels weighed on market sentiment.

PM Anwar Displays Astute Political Acumen As ASEAN Chair In Navigating Unexpected Challenges Confronting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of ASEAN in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship from Laos in October last year. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Output Concerns, Weak Exports

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by expectations of rising production and subdued export demand that could lift domestic stock levels, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Prices Of Everyday Favourite Foods Almost Double Over 13 Years, DOSM Data Shows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Fancy roti canai for breakfast, nasi lemak for lunch, and satay for dinner, these beloved Malaysians' staples have almost doubled in price over the past 13 years, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Digital Initiative Secures RM16.2 Bil Worth Of Investments In Four Months

GEORGE TOWN, April 29 (Bernama) -- The total approved investments under the Malaysia Digital (MD) initiative reached RM16.2 billion from January to April this year, backed by strong global investor confidence, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit-taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on profit-taking after gains made in the local bourse recently.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29  (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend in early trade on Tuesday, strengthening against the US dollar on buying interest in the local note, amid a decline in the US Dollar Index (DXY).

Continental To Cease Tyre Production At Alor Setar Plant By Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Continental will shut down its tyre manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar plant by the end of 2025.

Foreign Investors Roar Back To Bursa Malaysia With RM332.3 Mln Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors registered a net inflow on Bursa Malaysia, reversing a 26-week selling streak and recording RM332.3 million in net inflows, marking the first week of net foreign inflows since Oct 24.

CPO Futures Seen Bullish Next Week, RM4,050-RM4,250 Range

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade on a bullish note next week, driven by a price discount relative to soybean oil, which could spark increased buying interest, according to trader David Ng.