CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by losses in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

Affin, CGC Ink MoU To Provide RM500 Mln In Financing For MSMEs, Mid-tier Companies

KUCHING, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Affin Group and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC Malaysia) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide RM500 million in financing to support micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and mid-tier companies (MTCs) across Malaysia.

TH Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM11.79 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit rose to RM11.79 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM10.41 million in the same period last year.

MATTA Targets More Than RM250 Mln Sales At 57th MATTA Fair

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) aims to achieve more than RM250 million in sales during the upcoming 57th National MATTA Fair, driven by the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a surge in intra-ASEAN travel demand.

Demand For Traditional Japanese Porcelain To Expand In Malaysia

ARITA (Japan), Aug 24 (Bernama)  -- The demand for traditional Japanese porcelain with aesthetic designs will continue to expand in Malaysia and other overseas markets, said Shobido-Honten, a porcelain trading company based in the town of Arita in the Saga prefecture.

From Malaysia To Southeast Asia, Tenaga Nasional Taking Lead In Energising A Greener Tomorrow

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) plays a pivotal role in realising the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative. 

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Slightly Lower Next Week After Price Rally

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a slight bearish bias amid the recent sharp price rally that may deter further buying, a trader said.

Unity Group, Tek Securities Unveil RMB200 Mln Climate Sukuk To Fund Selangor's Green Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-based green technology firm Unity Group Holdings International Ltd, in partnership with Labuan-based Tek Securities Ltd, has unveiled a RMB200 million climate sukuk from the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) to fund certified carbon credit projects under Selangor’s “Green Initiative Programme.”

AirAsia Travel Fair 2025 Expects To Draw 15,000 Visitors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The AirAsia Travel Fair (AATF) 2025 is expected to attract about 15,000 visitors, a 5,000 increase from its last pre-pandemic edition in 2019, as the airline revived its signature travel fair series with plans to make next year’s showcase the largest in Malaysia.

Takaful Malaysia's Net Profit Narrows To RM83.82 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd’s net profit narrowed to RM83.82 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM93.10 million in 2Q 2024. 

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weakness in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.