Malaysia To Host Second Round Of EU Free Trade Talks In November - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to host the second round of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) in November 2025, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

CPO Futures Close Higher, Tracking Stronger Soybean Oil

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, tracking rising soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and the crude degummed soybean oil (CDSBO) market in South America overnight.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Gains In US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in line with the stronger momentum in the United States COMEX gold market.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed easier on Tuesday, in tandem with the underlying cash market performance.

Analysts See Malaysia's Inflation Rate At Between Two And 2.2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). 

IPG Benefits 239,053 Rubber Smallholders, With RM523.4 Mln Total Payout

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) has benefited 239,053 smallholders, with total payments amounting to RM523.4 million from its implementation in September 2015 up to June 30, 2025, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed easier on Monday, in tandem with the underlying cash market performance.

Gold Futures End Higher Ahead Of EU Tariff Deadline

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, driven by safe-haven demand ahead of the Aug 1 deadline for potential new tariffs on the European Union (EU).

Profit Taking Drags CPO Futures Lower

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, weighed down by profit taking following last week’s strong rally, an analyst said.

Sabah Blue Economy On Track To Yield RM3.25 Bln Annually From Marine Harvests

KOTA KINABALU, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Blue Economy is estimated to yield 491,000 tonnes of marine harvests such as fish and prawns annually, with a value of RM3.25 billion, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

CPO Futures Expected To See Mild Profit-taking Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see mild profit-taking next week following recent gains.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be well supported into next week and trend higher within a stable range of US$3,320 to US$3,380, barring a sharp reversal in bond market sentiment, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.