Malaysia's Plantation Sector Remains Neutral Amid EU 'Standard Risk' Classification -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained its neutral rating on the plantation sector the amid the recent 'standard risk' classification by the European Commission (EC).

Malaysia’s Halal Exports To Algeria Surge 24 Pct To RM156.3 Mln In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports to Algeria surged by 24 per cent to RM156.3 million in 2024, with shipments that included food and beverage, cosmetics, halal-certified ingredients, and palm oil derivatives.

Toshiba Unveils Compact 650V SiC MOSFETs For High-Efficiency Power Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched four 650-volt (V) silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs, equipped with its latest third-generation SiC MOSFET chips and housed in a compact DFN8x8 package.

Malaysia's Trade Performance Registers 18.2 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM261.94 Bln - MITI 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance sustained its positive trajectory in April 2025, rising 18.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM261.94 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Market

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by the uptrend in the soybean oil market, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Research Firms Raise Malaysia’s 1Q 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5-4.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Research firms have projected a higher gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4.5 and 4.6 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), ahead of this Friday’s announcement.

MICCI Backs MITI's Appointment As Sole Issuer Of NPCO For US-bound Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) fully supports the government’s decision to appoint the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) as the sole issuer of non-preferential certificates of origin (NPCO) for exports to the United States, effective today.

Malaysia Opposes Breach Of International Trading System To Circumvent Tariffs -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia strongly opposes any breach of the international trading system, including the issuance of fake or misleading certificates of origin, in an effort to circumvent tariffs.

SD Guthrie Delivers First Tariff-Free Palm Oil Shipment Under CPTPP To UK

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd delivered its first-ever tariff-free shipment of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO) to the United Kingdom (UK) under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Concerns Over Raw Material Shortage

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today, supported by ongoing concerns over raw material supply shortage due to weather conditions and wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries, a dealer said.