Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today amid concerns over global economic stability following the continued escalation in the Middle East. 

CPO Futures End Lower for Second Straight Day On Oversupply Concerns

By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed lower for the second consecutive day, weighed down by concerns over a rising supply outlook.

Ringgit Slightly Up Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) --The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid caution about the outcome of trade talks between China and the United States.

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Rubber Futures

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower due to weaker cues from the regional rubber futures markets and soft Chinese economic data, a dealer said. 

Petronas Chemicals Reports 1Q 2025 Net Loss Of RM18 Mln Despite Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) due to unrealised foreign exchange losses, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from the specialities segment, among others, despite recording a higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.

Gold Futures Lower On Weak Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today despite a weaker US dollar, as demand for the precious metal has slowly faded, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s Manufacturing PMI Slips To 48.6 In April Amid Weak Demand - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 48.6 in April from 48.8 in March, as manufacturers cut back on purchases and drew down stocks of raw materials and finished goods amid a lack of new orders, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

CPO Futures End Lower On Concerns Over Weaker Demand, Rising Output

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over weak demand and rising output in coming weeks. 

CPO Futures Decline For Third Consecutive Day Amid Cheaper Vegetable Oil Alternatives

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its decline for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, weighed down by mounting concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks amid the availability of cheaper vegetable oil alternatives, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Weak Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weak demand.  

CPO Futures Decline On Weak Demand Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Thursday, dragged down by concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.

Sluggish Exports To Weigh On CPO Futures Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to show a downside bias next week, amid sluggish export demand, according to palm oil dealer David Ng.