Bioeconomy Corp Drives Green Growth With Cross-Border Collaboration At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is developing an integrated ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability, strengthens rural economies, and elevates Malaysia’s position as a regional frontrunner in green development.

Izzana Salleh Named New CPOPC Chief As Council Eyes Stronger Global Voice

JAKARTA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has appointed Izzana Salleh as its new secretary general and Dr Musdhalifah Machmud as deputy, with their roles to start from June 2025 until May 2028.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Strong Exports, Firm Soybean Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by stronger export performance.

Genting Plantations Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM61.25 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM61.25 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to RM42.83 million in the same period last year.

CPO Futures Extend Gains, Lifted By Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to close higher today, as market sentiments were boosted by the rise in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade.

CPO Futures End Slightly Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher on Monday, supported by stronger crude oil prices.

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Sideways Next Week On Higher Output

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week due to expected higher output in the coming weeks.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

TH Plantations Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM12.85 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit slid to RM12.85 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) from RM13.04 million in the same quarter last year.

MPOC Seeks EC Clarification On Malaysia's 'Standard Risk' Status

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) will request clarification from the European Commission (EC) on its full benchmarking methodology used in its assessment on the ‘standard risk’ status given to Malaysia under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).