CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production, Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising domestic production and inventory levels in the coming weeks.

Over 5.03 Million Hectares Of Oil Palm Plantation In Malaysia Under MSPO Certification Scheme

MELAKA, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A total of 5.03 million hectares or 89.6 per cent of the oil palm plantation area in Malaysia has been certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme as of June 30 this year, said Deputy Minister of Plantations and Commodities Datuk Chan Fong Hin.

Paramount Expects Full Take-up For Embun Hills Project

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corp Bhd's unit, Paramount Property (Utara) Sdn Bhd is confident its newly-launched project here, Paramount Embun Hills, will be fully taken up, given the project’s strategic location and design. 

Govt To Allocate RM1.4 Bln For Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Programme Under 13MP -- Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to allocate RM1.4 billion in phases over five years to strengthen the oil palm replanting program for smallholders under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

US Tariff Rate To Have No Impact On Nation's Commodities Market - Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The United States’ move to impose a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff rate on Malaysian goods will not have any impact on the competitiveness of Malaysia’s commodities in the global market, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Downward Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a downward bias next week due to the expectation of weak demand, palm oil trader David Ng said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in a narrow range but with a downward bias next week, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Tengku Zafrul Refutes Claims On Exclusive Rare Earth Deal For US

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has refuted claims that the United States (US) has requested for exclusive access to rare earth products from Malaysia.

US Tariff Cut Signals Openness, 13MP Key Economic Buffer For Malaysia - Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States' (US) decision to reduce tariff on Malaysian exports to 19 pr cent from 25 per cent signals a willingness to negotiate, but the revised tariff is still expected to have significant economic repercussions for Malaysia in the short- and long-term, said an economist. 

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Weaker Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, dragged down by concerns over weaker demand, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Palm Oil Exports To The US Rise 51.8 Pct To 93,000 Tonnes For January To May 2025 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the United States (US) increased by 51.8 per cent to 93,000 metric tonnes from January to May 2025, compared to 61,000 metric tonnes during the same period last year.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Forest Fire, Weaker Output Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today due to forest fires in North Sumatra, a dealer said.