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.

MPOGCF, SOP Forge Landmark MoU To Integrate Biodiversity Conservation In Oil Palm Sector

MIRI, May 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Green Conservation Foundation (MPOGCF) and Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd (SOP) have formalised a landmark partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step forward in the integration of biodiversity conservation within Malaysia’s oil palm sector. 

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).

CPO Futures Decline On Output, Stockpile Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the second straight day, pressured by mounting concerns over increasing production and stock levels.

CPO Futures End Lower On Strong Output, Rising Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, reversing earlier gains, weighed down by concerns over strong output and expectations of rising stock levels in coming weeks.

Zahid: NGCC Underscores Malaysia’s Commitment To Global Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The establishment of the National Geo-Economic Command Centre (NGCC) clearly demonstrates the government's commitment to safeguarding national interests and ensuring that Malaysia remains competitive on the global stage.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Concern Over Global Market Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday today on continued profit-taking in selected heavyweights, as investors remained concerned about the global market outlook, a dealer said.

Johari To Lead Delegation On 3-day Official Mission To Kenya

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is leading a delegation on an official economic and technical mission to Kenya from May 6-8.

CPO Futures End Lower As Production Rises

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, driven by an increase in palm oil production, according to Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

CPO Futures Likely To Retain Downward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to remain under pressure next week, largely due to ongoing concerns over rising domestic stock levels amid tepid demand and improving production.