Malaysia's Trade Up 2.6 Pct To RM252.48 Bln In May - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's trade increased by 2.6 per cent in May 2025 to reach RM252.48 billion, marking the 17th consecutive month of year-on-year growth since January 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Geopolitical Tensions

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher today, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran contributing to market volatility, particularly in the oil and energy sectors.

Wide Agro Ventures, Japan’s Orec To Invest RM30 Mln In Perak Production Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Wide Agro Ventures Sdn Bhd has partnered with Orec Co Ltd, a company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, to establish a new state-of-the-art production facility and distribution centre at Seri Iskandar Industrial Park, Perak with an initial investment of RM30 million.

DPM Fadillah To Visit Uzbekistan, Russia To Bolster Ties And Explore Tie-ups In Energy, High Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will visit Uzbekistan and Russia beginning this Friday to enhance bilateral economic relations, as well as explore tie-ups in the energy and high technology sectors.

Cut Red Tape, Dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers To Unlock Full Potential Of Sub-Regional Groupings – Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to double down on streamlining regulations and cutting red tape, including harmonising customs procedures, to unlock the full potential of sub-regional groupings.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, dragged by weaker soybean oil price on the Chicago Board of Trade.

MPOC: Palm Oil Output Hits Highest May Level Since 2015 Amid Favourable Weather

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil production rose 5.05 per cent month-on-month in May to 1.77 million tonnes, marking the highest output recorded for the month since 2015, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By K NAVEEN PRABU

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and a surge in crude oil prices.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week On Stronger Rival Oils

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, tracking the rise of rival oils such as soybean and crude.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract ended mostly higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Bursa Malaysia Ends In The Red As Geopolitical Tensions, Tariff Plans Rattle Markets

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in technology, healthcare, and logistics stocks, as risk-off sentiment intensified following escalating geopolitical tensions and Washington’s plan to impose unilateral tariffs within the next two weeks.