Rubber Market To Turn Cautiously Bullish Next Week On Supply Constraints - MARGMA

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to be cautiously bullish next week, supported by steady upstream price momentum.

Petronas Activity Outlook (2026-2028) Neutral About Upstream Activities - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) said the recently released Petronas Activity Outlook (2026-2028) is largely neutral about the upstream services sector due to ageing vessels and rig supply in the local market.

WTK Shareholders Approve Stake Acquisition In Three Companies For RM555 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 (Bernama) -- WTK Holdings Bhd has received unanimous shareholders’ approval to acquire equity interests in three companies from related party WTK Realty Sdn Bhd for RM555 million.

Malaysia-France Mining Project Moves Forward, Eyes Downstream Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia–France mining project between Malaco Mining Sdn Bhd and French rare earth refining and recycling specialist Carester has entered the pilot plant phase for mining and refining.

Petronas Appoints Mohd Jukris As COO Effective Feb 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has appointed Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab as chief operating officer (COO) with effect from Feb 1, 2026.

SumiSaujana To Supply More Biodegradable Materials This Year In Diversification Push

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- SumiSaujana Group Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary SumiSaujana TCM Chemicals Sdn Bhd (SSTCM), plans to diversify further into bio-based specialty chemical materials this year, building on its core capabilities in producing both ready-formulated and custom-made specialty chemicals and additives.

CPO To Trade Around RM4,000 A Tonne In 2026 -- Kenanga

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd expects  crude palm oil (CPO) to trade around RM4,000 per tonne over 2026 from RM4,308 in 2025 on the back of a still-tight global edible oil supply despite a supply uptick with inventories unlikely to improve significantly.

MBSB Investment Bank Sees Brent Crude At US$55-US$60 A Barrel In 2026

Thailand Rolls Out National Strategy To Boost Semiconductor Industry

BANGKOK, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Thailand has unveiled a national strategy to expand its semiconductor industry, focusing on power semiconductors, sensors, photonics, discrete devices and analogue chips to build a complete value chain.

Kenanga IB: Petrochemical Prices May See Short-term Upside In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Petrochemical prices in 2026 could enter a short-term bull cycle despite a weak near-term macroeconomic backdrop, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

MidOcean Energy Acquires 20 Pct Stake In PETRONAS Canada Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has completed the acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in PETRONAS’ key entities in Canada.