CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices, Easing US-China Trade Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by firmer soybean oil prices and easing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Nextgreen Global Enters Libyan Market With Oil Palm Biomass-Based Fertilisers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Nextgreen Global Bhd (NGGB), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nextgreen Fertilizer Sdn Bhd, is bringing its oil palm biomass-based fertiliser products into the Libyan market.

April Palm Oil Exports Up 9.62 pct, CPO Production 21.52 Pct Higher – MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April palm oil exports rose 9.62 per cent to 1.10 million tonnes from March’s 1.01 million tonnes, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.

HLIB Maintains 'Neutral' Call On Malaysian Plantation Sector Amid Mixed Outlook

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.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Lower Next Week On Output, Stock Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market will likely remain under pressure next week amid expectations of rising output and stock levels.

Malaysia To Work Closely With Kenya To Ensure Stable Palm Oil Supply - MPOC 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to working closely with Kenyan partners to ensure a stable palm oil supply and deeper market integration, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Netherland’s Oryx Stainless Opens New Facility In Johor

JOHOR BAHRU, May 9 (Bernama) – The Oryx Stainless Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of recycled stainless steel raw materials headquartered in the Netherlands, has opened a new facility in Johor.

CPO Futures Rise On Soybean Oil Strength

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on stronger soybean oil and crude oil prices. 

Intra-Asia Trade Boosts Westports Net Profit By Nine Pct To RM222 Mln In First Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) rose by nine per cent to RM222.46 million, compared with RM204.51 million recorded in the same quarter a year ago.

Sand Prices Increase Up To 3.8 Pct In April - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, May 9 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand recorded an increase between 0.1 per cent to 3.8 per cent for almost all areas in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak in April 2025 as compared to the previous month, according to the Special Release for Building and Structural Works April 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Rebound After Seven-day Losing Streak On Bargain Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, rebounding from a seven-day losing streak as bargain hunters stepped in after the recent price decline.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).