Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures and the gains in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Taiwan Seeks Negotiations To Update 1993 Bilateral Investment Agreement With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Taiwan has urged the Malaysian government to initiate negotiations to update the Malaysia-Taiwan Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) signed in 1993 to reflect today’s evolving global investment landscape.

Broader RCEP Utilisation Key To Deeper Regional Integration

HAIKOU (China), May 12 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) should be measured beyond traditional goods-based indicators to include services, investment and e-commerce in order to better capture the agreement’s overall impact.

KPK Focuses On Technology, Innovation To Drive Agri-commodities Sector

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is intensifying its focus on technology, data and innovation to drive a smarter, more sustainable and resilient national agriculture and agricommodities sector, Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

MPOB Brings Over 200 Palm Oil, Agricommodity Innovations To Market

SEREMBAN, May 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has commercialised more than 200 technologies, encompassing various innovations, in the country's palm oil and agri-commodity sectors to date, thereby contributing to the sustainability and progress of the sector.

Malaysia GDP Seen At 4.8 Pct In 2026 If West Asia War Ends By June -- Affin Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to expand 4.8 per cent in 2026, provided the West Asia conflict ends by June, underpinned by stable domestic demand, improving investment activity and ongoing economic reforms, Affin Bank Bhd said.

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today, tracking the gains in the cash market.

Sibu Needs New Industrial, Agricultural Push To Stay Competitive

By Frank Julian Martin

SIBU, May 12 (Bernama) -- Sibu needs to accelerate new industrial and agricultural development initiatives to regain its economic competitiveness and prevent further outmigration of local talent, according to Delta Leasing Bhd executive chairman, Dr Gregory Hii Sui Cheng.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Soybean Oil Gains

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, tracking losses on the US COMEX.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, despite the weaker performance in the cash market.

Permaju Unit to Cease Ford Dealership Business

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Permaju Industries Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary Capital Intertrade Sdn Bhd (CISB) is ceasing its Ford dealership operations, having served a notice of company closure and surrender of operations to Sime Darby Auto ConneXion Sdn Bhd (Sime Darby Auto).