MPOC Sees CPO Remaining At RM3,750 To RM4,050 Range In May Before Gradual Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain in the range of RM3,750 to RM4,050 per tonne in May before gradually recovering, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Petronas Chemicals Reports 1Q 2025 Net Loss Of RM18 Mln Despite Higher Revenue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) reported a net loss of RM18 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) due to unrealised foreign exchange losses, unfavourable net foreign exchange impact from the specialities segment, among others, despite recording a higher revenue of RM7.66 billion.

Bursa Malaysia Kicks Off Higher, Mirrors Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, rebounding from yesterday’s decline as investors tracked an overnight rally on Wall Street.

MACC Raids PeterLabs Offices Amid Misconduct Probe Involving Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today raided the offices of PeterLabs Holdings Bhd and its subsidiary, Thye On Tong Trading Sdn Bhd (TOT), over allegations of misconduct involving an executive director.

DOSM To Develop Dashboard For Hawkers And Small Traders Nationwide

BANGI, May 19 (Bernama) -- The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) intends to develop a dashboard for hawkers and small traders nationwide this year, as an effort to empower the community comprehensively through the provision of up-to-date and comprehensive data.

Keyfield International Cautiously Optimistic For FY2025 Amid Macroeconomic Headwinds

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) – Keyfield International Bhd, an offshore support vessel (OSV) provider, is adopting a cautiously optimistic outlook for the financial year ending December 31, 2025 (FY2025), despite a slower-than-usual start to the year and broader macroeconomic uncertainties.

Anwar-Putin Camaraderie Seen As Strategic, Mutually Rewarding In A Polarised Global Landscape

By M. Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s just-ended official visit to Russia, with the highlight being the obviously cordial welcome accorded by President Vladimir Putin to the Prime Minister, certainly sends a powerful message and shows commitment at the highest levels to strengthen bilateral ties between Malaysia and Russia.

Main Market-bound Paradigm REIT Aims To Raise RM560 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Main Market-bound Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT) aims to raise RM560 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

Malaysia Posts RM16.7 Bln Surplus In Current Account Balance In 1Q 2025  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a RM16.7 billion surplus in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), equivalent to 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), supported by net exports of goods and a smaller deficit in the secondary income account, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Prasarana, UNGCMYB To Launch Digital Platform To Assist Over 5,000 SMEs

PETALING JAYA, May 16 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd will launch a dedicated digital platform, Vendor ESG (environmental, social and governance) Hub, to support over 5,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) Prasarana vendors to access training, tools, and resources.

Research Houses Positive On Dialog's Long-term Ventures Despite Lower 3Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on Dialog Group Bhd’s long-term ventures in the upstream and midstream segments despite its lower net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025).

PM Anwar To Deliver Keynote Address On Digitalisation At KazanForum

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

KAZAN (Tatarstan),  May 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will deliver a digitalisation-themed keynote address at the 16th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum” (KazanForum 2025), marking the highlight of his official visit to the Russian Federation on its final day.