Economy Remains Strong As OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR). 

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Mirroring Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, with sentiment being clouded by uncertainty over the US interest rate moves and persistent geopolitical crisis.

Higher Output Expectations Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday on expectations of rising output and higher stock levels.

CPO Futures End Higher On Strong Export Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, driven by expectations of stronger exports and slower production growth.

Mongolian Mining Corporation Revenue Falls, Gold Output Set For Q3 Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Mongolia’s largest washed hard coking coal producer and exporter, Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), reported a nearly 36 per cent year-on-year drop in revenue to US$346.6 million for the first half ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), as weaker coal prices dampened earnings despite stable sales volumes. (US$1=RM4.20)

Guangxi's Sweet Success: Growth, Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Situated in southern China, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has leveraged its unique geographical location and climate to become the nation’s top hub for sugarcane cultivation and sugar production.

Guangxi Solidifies Its Sweet Spot As China’s "National Sugar Barn"

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China, with abundant sunshine and rainfall, continues to dominate China’s sugar sector, producing over 6.4 million tonnes of sugar during the 2024/2025 crushing season—accounting for 60 per cent of the nation’s total output for the 20th consecutive year.

TNB–ACWA Power Partnership: Driving Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is pushing hard to achieve the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) target of raising renewable energy (RE) to 70 per cent of the nation’s capacity by 2050, with the government, agencies, companies and industry players all working together towards this goal.

FGV Delisting Gives Felda Greater Latitude To Focus On Settlers' Returns, Shareholder Value

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) – FGV Holdings Bhd will be delisted from Bursa Malaysia tomorrow, a move that will give greater latitude to one of the world’s largest crude palm oil producers to strategise and focus mainly on providing greater returns to settlers and value to shareholders.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weaker soybean oil prices and expected higher output in the coming weeks, a trader said.

TH Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM11.79 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit rose to RM11.79 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM10.41 million in the same period last year.

Toshiba Unveils Compact High-voltage Photorelay For EV Battery Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the "TLX9161T", an automotive photorelay engineered for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems, with volume shipments having begun.