Malaysia Remains Committed To Reactivating D-8 Economic Cooperation - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to reactivating economic cooperation with member countries of the Developing Eight (D-8) through various strategic initiatives, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Export Demand, Weak Output

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Monday, closing higher on firm export demand and slower production growth.

Felcra Posts RM178 Mln Profit, To Disburse Rm101 Mln As First Interim Distributable Income

PASIR SALAK, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Felcra Bhd has recorded a profit of RM178 million for up to April 2025, showing an increase compared to the previous year.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Technical Correction Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower on a technical correction between the range of RM3,800 per tonne and RM3,950 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended higher on Friday, buoyed by stronger export performance as outlined by cargo surveyors, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Johor Plantations Issues RM200 Mln Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah-IMTN

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has issued Series 2 Sukuk Wakalah-Islamic Medium Term Notes Programme (IMTN), its inaugural Sustainability Sukuk Wakalah-IMTN, in aggregate of RM200 million in nominal value under the IMTN programme.

Johor Plantations Net Profit Up 51 Pct To RM150.64 Mln In 1H2025

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in net profit to RM150.64 million for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), driven by higher selling prices and a surge in external crop purchases.

Malaysia And Bangladesh Can Jointly Produce Halal Products For Fast-growing Global Market - Yunus

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) — Bangladesh has invited Malaysian investors to expand their halal production facilities in the South Asian country and jointly penetrate the fast-growing global halal market.

CPO Futures Down On Profit-taking, B50 Delay & Weak China Vegoil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking following calls by an Indonesian industry group to delay the B50 biodiesel mandate.

Malaysia Can Be 'Beneficiary Window' Linking ASEAN To South Asia Through Bangladesh – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia can be the “beneficiary window” in greater economic connectivity between ASEAN and the populous South Asia region, with Bangladesh’s central position as a strategic trade, production and investment hub offering immense business opportunities.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Global Vegetable Oil Prices, Firm Exports

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by strength in global vegetable oil markets and upbeat export sentiment, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

FBM KLCI Highest In Four Months On US Rate Cut Hopes

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions, with the FBM KLCI closing at a four-month high, driven by US July inflation data that came in slightly below expectations at 2.7 per cent, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September.