Thai Central Bank Lowers Key Policy Rate To 2 Pct Amid Economic Slowdown

BANGKOK, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Thailand’s (BOT) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing it down from 2.25 per cent to 2.00 per cent, effective immediately, in a bid to stimulate economic growth.

Retail Prices Of RON97, RON95 And Diesel Unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The retail prices of RON97 and RON95 petrol throughout the country will remain unchanged at RM3.43 and RM2.05 per litre respectively for the Feb 27 to March 5 period.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, weighed by a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market amid global trade uncertainties, said a dealer.

Tight Supply Concerns Drive Rubber Market To Close Higher

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today supported by concerns over tight supply due to wintering in natural rubber-producing regions coupled with gains in crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Global Trade Concerns

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over escalating global trade tensions, said a dealer.

CPO Futures to Trade Sideways Amid Profit-taking Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight bearish basis amid profit-taking activities next week, said palm oil trader David Ng.  

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Tariff Concerns And Oil Price Decline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets amid rising concerns over the US trade tariff decision, said a dealer.

Govt Forecasts Moderate Inflation Increase Of 2.0-3.5 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, driven by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade and firm crude oil prices, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Closes Slightly Higher Amid Supply Concerns And Crude Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed slightly higher on Tuesday, driven by concerns over a tight natural rubber supply due to the ongoing wintering and wet weather in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Construction Of Petroleum Storage And Refinery At SOGIP Expected To Begin In April

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The construction of the petroleum storage and refining plant at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (SOGIP) is expected to begin this April, said Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.