CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Pace, Expectation Of Weaker Output

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday due to a stronger export pace and the expectation of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a dealer.

MIDF Maintains 2024 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research has kept its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent, bolstered by ongoing increases in domestic spending and a recovery in exports.

NIMP 2030 Succeeds In Raising Value Added, Jobs, Median Salary In Manufacturing Sector -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) is confident of achieving the first-year targets of the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), having already fulfilled three of the main indicators set, according to its minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

Budget 2025 Adjustments In Export Tax Seen Helping Palm Oil Refining Industry Be More Competitive

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The adjustments in export tax under Budget 2025 will help the palm oil refining industry be more competitive, compared with Indonesia, according to Glenauk Economics.

Budget 2025 Set To Further Strengthen Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry, Says Association

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's semiconductor industry is set to further solidify with various commendable initiatives outlined under Budget 2025, including the Supply Chain Resilience Initiative and the New Investment Incentive Framework.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement. 

Budget 2025: RM2.184 Bln Allocation For MITI Recognition Of NIMP 2030 Effectiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) --  The allocation of RM2.184 billion for the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) in Budget 2025 is seen as a recognition of the effectiveness of the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 as a driver of Malaysian industry.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week amid lower output growth and stronger export pace.

Budget 2025 Set To Increase Home Purchases – Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2025 focus on efficiency and investment, coupled with tax relief for first-time house buyers, is likely to increase home purchases, said the international real estate technology group, Juwai IQI.

CGS Malaysia: Budget 2025 To Position Malaysia Competitively, Reinforce Its Global Leadership In Islamic Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The government’s measures and incentives under Budget 2025 prioritise the nation’s competitiveness, especially in positioning Malaysia as an investment and business destination and a strong trading partner, said CGS Malaysia.

Govt Proposes To Raise WPL Threshold For Oil Palm FFB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) – The government is proposing to raise the windfall profit levy (WPL) threshold for oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) to RM3,150 for Peninsular Malaysia and RM3,650 for Sabah and Sarawak.