CPO Futures Down On Profit-taking, B50 Delay & Weak China Vegoil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking following calls by an Indonesian industry group to delay the B50 biodiesel mandate.

Rubber Market Ends Higher As US-China Tariff Truce Extension Lifts Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, driven by the stable benchmark crude oil prices as sentiment was boosted by fresh optimism over the United States (US)-China tariff truce extension, said a dealer. 

Modenas Marks 30th Anniversary With Export Growth Drive, Bigger Product Lineup

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) is charting an ambitious growth path with plans to expand its product lineup, boost exports and scale up production capacity in the coming years, as it celebrates three decades of operations.

Palm Oil Exports Increase 3.82 Pct; CPO Output Up 7.09 Pct In July -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports increased by 3.82 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.30 million tonnes in July from 1.26 million tonnes in June, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Higher Output Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade lower next week, amid expectations of higher production and stock levels.

SD Guthrie FY2025 Earnings Seen Firm, Softer In Second Half - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects SD Guthrie Bhd’s financial year 2025 (FY2025) earnings to remain robust, although performance in the second half (2H) may ease slightly.

FMM Calls For Clear Guidance, Support Measures Following Proposed US Tariff On Semiconductors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Clear and timely guidance is crucial to maintaining investor confidence and preventing disruptions to supply chains that are integrated with the United States and global markets, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Malaysia's IPI Rose Significantly By 3.0 Pct In June 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by a significant 3.0 per cent in June 2025 from 0.3 per cent in May 2025 driven by growth momentum in the manufacturing and electricity sectors, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM). 

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Biofuel Demand, Output Concerns

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, buoyed by expectations of rising biofuel demand. 

Toshiba Unveils Low-Noise, High-Speed CCD Sensor For A3 Multifunction Printers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched a lens-reduction type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) linear image sensor “TCD2728DG” for A3 multifunction printers.

Hibiscus Petroleum Sets 2030 Output Target At 70,000 Boe/day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd is targeting production of 70,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/day) and 2P reserves of 150 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) by 2030.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market finished lower today, dragged down by the mixed trend in the regional rubber futures market and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.