MPOC Forecasts Seasonal Drop In Palm Oil Exports For January, February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are expected to experience a seasonal decline in January and February this year, primarily due to a drop in production, said the Malaysia Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Malaysia, EU Resume Negotiations For Landmark Free Trade Deal

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a historic moment for Malaysia-EU relations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).

Potential Advancements In Stalled Malaysia-EU Trade Deal With PM’s Visit To Belgium - Envoy

By D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama) – A positive development on the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is expected during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Belgium.

Profit-Taking Expected In CPO Market Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see profit-taking next week as traders pare their positions ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh.

PM's UK Visit Successfully Attracts Potential Investments Worth RM11 Bln

By D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to the United Kingdom (UK) has successfully attracted RM11 billion in potential investments across various sectors, including renewable energy and the digital economy.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Friday, despite facing some pressure due to weak demand.

Affin Hwang Launches Malaysia’s First Crude Palm Oil Futures Structured Warrant

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd has launched Malaysia’s first crude palm oil futures structured warrant on Bursa Malaysia.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower again today on weaker soybean and crude oil prices.

Sarawak Oil Palms Eyes RM1.5 Mln Revenue With AvantHealth Product's Debut In China

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd is targeting revenue of RMB 2.4 million (RM1.5 million) as its flagship product, AvantHealth Avtriee Tocotrienols, makes its debut in the Chinese market.

Malaysia, UK Discuss Elevating Relations To Strategic Partnership

From D.Arul Rajoo

LONDON, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today met his United Kingdom (UK) counterpart, Sir Keir Starmer, and discussed about elevating the relations between both countries to strategic partnership covering all spheres.

CPO Futures Extend Downtrend On Weaker Demand

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its downtrend today on weaker demand from key market destinations, namely India, China and the European Union. 

SC To Unveil Toolkit To Assist Listed Companies’ Transition To Meet NSRF Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is concerned about the ability of “Group 2” and “Group 3” listed companies to comply with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).