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By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s decision to delay the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents Malaysia with a short-term opportunity to increase palm oil exports as the commodity’s price is kept stable by the move, according to an academic.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi & Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Wednesday due to gains in the regional rubber futures markets, which were buoyed by improved economic data from China, said a dealer.
KUALA KUBU BAHRU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to increase pineapple exports to RM2 billion by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and develop the industry, which is now considered a high-value strategic commodity.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Countries across the globe, including Malaysia, await the US Supreme Court ruling later today on the reciprocal tariff imposed by President Donald Trump.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production in 2026 is projected to ease slightly to between 19.50 million tonnes and 19.80 million tonnes compared to 20.28 million tonnes recorded in 2025, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 29.6 per cent in November 2025 to 20,891 tonnes against October’s 29,673 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.
PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures.
JOHOR BAHRU, Jan 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s recent strengthening to around 3.16 against the Singapore dollar was expected and has had little impact on cross-border trade between Malaysia and Singapore, an academic said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The electric vehicle (EV) momentum is sustained despite tax headwinds as front-loaded EV inventories and open market value (OMV) revision deferral are expected to cushion the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) total industry volume (TIV), said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened Thursday on a cautious note as investors tracked global geopolitical developments, including US plans to curb Venezuelan oil exports and renewed rhetoric over US interest in Greenland.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday on market rumours that Indonesia may raise CPO export duty to fund the B50 biodiesel mandate, said a trader.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) recorded RM6.8 billion in digital exports between 2024 and the first half (1H) of 2025, marking a milestone in Malaysia’s digital economy journey.
