CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weaker Export Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower as sentiment weakened due to slower export pace, which dragged prices down, traders said.

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on weaker export pace, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Palm Oil Exports Ease By 16.27 Pct To 1.00 Mln Tonnes In February 2025 -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in February 2025 eased by 16.27 per cent to 1.00 million tonnes from 1.19 million tonnes in January 2025, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). 

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on selling pressure in selected heavyweights, led by the utilities, consumer products and services as well as transportation and logistics sectors.

4.89 Mln Ha Of Oil Palm Land MSPO Certified As At December 2024 - Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- A total of 4.89 million hectares (ha), or 86.47 per cent of palm oil cultivation areas in Malaysia, have received certification under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standard as of Dec 31, 2024, demonstrating Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability.

CPO Expected To Trade Higher In RM4,300-RM4,500 Range Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,600 On Concerns Over Weaker Production

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Friday amidst positive market sentiment, with prices surpassing RM4,600 per tonne for the May 2025 benchmark contract, a trader said.

Malaysia Records RM1.67 Bln In Sales At Gulfood 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM1.67 billion in export sales at Gulfood 2025, surpassing the initial target of RM680 million. 

CPO Futures End Higher Due To Production Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday due to production concerns in the upcoming weeks, a trader said. 

CPO Futures Rally Above RM4,400 On Positive Market Sentiment

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose on Wednesday due to positive market sentiment, with prices surpassing RM4,400 per tonne for the May 2025 benchmark contract, a trader said.