Malaysia's Trade Performance Registers 18.2 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM261.94 Bln - MITI 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance sustained its positive trajectory in April 2025, rising 18.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM261.94 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

MPOC Sees CPO Remaining At RM3,750 To RM4,050 Range In May Before Gradual Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain in the range of RM3,750 to RM4,050 per tonne in May before gradually recovering, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

JPG Rises In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Shares of Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) rose in the early trade after recording higher first quarter financial performance ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

Johor Plantations Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM75.93 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) posted a higher net profit of RM75.93 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2025, compared to RM49.97 million in the same period last year.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Market

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in the soybean oil market, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Portsim Strengthens Malaysian Palm Oil Image And Export Value In China

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Palm Oil Research and Technical Service Institute of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Portsim) in Shanghai, China, has played a key role in enhancing the export value of Malaysian palm oil and strengthening its image as a high-quality, reliable raw material for various downstream industries in China.

First Round Of Malaysia-EU FTA Negotiations Set For June 30 In Belgium

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) — The first round of negotiations for a new and comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and Malaysia will commence in Brussels, Belgium, from June 30 to July 4 this year.

Malaysian Delegation In China To Boost Ties In Palm Oil Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia is strengthening its strategic trade ties with China through a week-long official mission led by Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Chan Foong Hin, aimed at unlocking new market potential for palm oil and promoting innovation in downstream products.

CPO Futures To Trade With Upward Bias On Strong Export Demand Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade with a slight upward bias next week, supported by the recent strength in export demand, said palm oil trader David Ng.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Soyabean Oil Weakness

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures closed lower on Friday, tracking weakness in the soyabean oil market, said palm oil trader David Ng.

No Decision Yet On EUDR Low Risk Status For Malaysian Palm Oil, Benchmarking Ongoing – Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has yet to determine whether Malaysia will be classified as a low risk country under its upcoming country benchmarking system for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), said EU Ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr.

CPO Futures Snap Four-day Winning Streak on Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures snapped a four-day winning streak to end lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices.