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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is leading a delegation on an official economic and technical mission to Kenya from May 6-8.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,200 per tonne in 2025 due to a high price premium enjoyed by palm oil over soyabean oil in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, lifted by persistent buying in heavyweights, particularly in the banking, telecommunications (telco), and plantation sectors, amid continued investor interest and optimistic sectoral outlooks.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers across eight Asian markets, with total outflows reaching US$564.9 million last week.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Foreign workers' mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution will benefit Malaysia’s economy over the long term as employers will favour hiring more local talent as costs increase.
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended its four-day rally, tracking Wall Street’s Friday sell-off, as investors brace for key US economic data and remain concerned over President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK), is committed to ensuring oil palm plantations have sufficient workforce so that production remains consistent and is not adversely affected.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), trading between RM4,400 and RM4,800 per tonne, before moderating in the second half (2H 2025) to MYR4,000-RM4,400 per tonne during the seasonal peak.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Cocoa and pepper continued their upward performance in 2024 driven by higher global demand and the government’s support towards the commodity’s growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, in line with most regional markets, with investors continuing to buy selected heavyweight stocks, led by utility counters.
