Lack Of Investments And Cost Of Capital For Gas Development Weaken Energy Security - International Gas Union

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The lack of investments and raising the cost of capital for gas development will endanger energy security and weaken the industry's capability to provide affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to people at large, said International Gas Union (IGU) president Li Yalan (she).

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Fell 5.1 Pct In December 2024 To 38,299 Tonnes -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell 5.1 per cent to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, compared to 40,341 tonnes in November 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Exported RM288.23 Mln Palm Oil And Palm-Based Products To Central Asia In 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Feb (Bernama) — Malaysia exported 54,665 tonnes of palm oil and palm-based products worth RM288.23 million to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan in Central Asia in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Malaysia Can Increase Foreign Investor Appeal Despite US Policy Challenge -- MIDA

BANGI, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Despite facing geopolitical challenges, Malaysia can still attract more foreign investments, especially from companies in countries affected by US trade policies, according to the Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Thailand-Malaysia Business Matching Event Set To Generate 120 Mln Baht In Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Thailand-Malaysia Industrial Products Business Matching event held from Feb 10 to 12, 2025 at Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur is expected to generate a trade value of 120 million Baht (100 Baht=RM13.18).

Green Halal: Game-Changer For Business Growth -- Alliance Islamic Bank

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The concept of “green halal”, despite being unfamiliar to many, plays a vital role in driving business growth by merging halal and sustainable practices, said Alliance Islamic Bank Bhd (AIS).

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Growth

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to extend its gains for four consecutive days driven by weaker-than-expected output growth, a dealer said.

Pantech Global Not Expected To Be Affected By US Tariffs On Steel, Aluminium

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Pantech Global Bhd is not expected to be affected by US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports.

Palm Oil Exports Slip 12.94 Pct To 1.17 Mln Tonnes In January - MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in January 2025 slipped 12.94 per cent to 1.17 million tonnes from 1.34 million tonnes in December 2024, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Malaysia To Become Increasingly Important Fresh Durian Exporter To China -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to become an important exporter of fresh durian to China following an agreement cemented last year between the two countries, said BMI.

Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

CPO Futures Rebound On Soybean Oil Gains, India’s Renewed Purchases

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher, driven by gains in soybean oil and market optimism over India’s renewed palm oil purchases to replenish stocks.