CPO Futures Decline Amid Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday, reversing the gains made the previous day.

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT Reports Lower DPU, Revenue For 1H FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (LREIT) reports a 14.3 per cent drop in distribution per unit (DPU) to 1.8 cents for the first half financial results for 2025 (1HFY2025) ended Dec 31 2024, compared to 2.1 cents in the previous year.

Malaysia Co-Operative Societies Commission Announces 3.6 Pct Dividend For 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) – The Malaysia Co-operative Societies Commission (SKM) today announced 3.60 per cent dividend for the Cooperative Deposit Account (ADK) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2024.

Manufacturing Sector To Sustain Growth On Resilient Domestic Demand, Supply Chain Recovery -- PIVB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector is expected to sustain positive growth, supported by resilient domestic demand and gradual improvements in supply chain conditions, according to Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB).

Collaboration Across Sectors Key To Building Financial Inclusion Ecosystem - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Collaboration among government agencies, financial institutions and businesses is essential to create an ecosystem that supports financial inclusion, said analysts.

OPEC+ To Bring Back 5.8 Mln Bpd Of Extra Crude Oil To Buffer Losses From Canada, Mexico

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- There is room for the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) to bring back an average of 5.8 million barrels per day (bpd) of extra crude oil in the event of significant supply disruptions from Canada and Mexico, assuming a similar level of utilisation in the past, according to Rystad Energy.

Sunway REIT Net Profit Rises To RM524.75 Mln In FY2024, Declares 10 Sen DPU

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Sunway Reit Management Sdn Bhd, the manager of Sunway Real Estate Investment Trust (Sunway REIT), saw its net profit surging to RM524.75 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024) from RM338.19 million a year earlier.

F&N's Net Profit For 1Q 2025 Slips To RM169.018 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2024 (1Q 2025) slipped to RM169.018 million from RM170.737 million recorded in 1Q 2024.

Govt’s Two Pct Contribution For Foreign Workers Balances Welfare And Business -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The government's proposal to implement a mandatory Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate of two per cent for foreign workers from the initially proposed 12 per cent reflects an effort to balance worker welfare and business sustainability, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

ACCCIM Urges Govt to Provide Export Credit Scheme, Lower Import Duties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has urged the government to provide an export credit scheme and lower import duties on raw materials to support businesses, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Anaqua Reveals Growth In US Patent Grants, Innovation Trends For 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Anaqua, a provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions, has released its annual United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) data analysis, revealing a nearly six per cent increase in patent grants over the past year.

Hindustan Zinc Clocks Q3 With Highest Ever Revenue, Profit And Metal Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India-based Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), the integrated zinc and silver producer, has recorded its highest-ever nine months mined and refined metal production at 784 karat (kt) and 783 kt, respectively.