Rubber Market Expected To Stay Steady With Upward Bias Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to be steady with an upward bias momentum next week.

Palm Oil: Malaysia On The Right Track To Be Classified As Low-risk Country - Johari

KUALA LANGAT, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on the right track to be classified as a low-risk country in palm oil production, particularly with its mandatory Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Bargain Buying, Stronger Global Veg Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and strength in global vegetable oil markets, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Global Vegetable Oil Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, in line with overall weaknesses in global vegetable oil markets, said an analyst.

CPO Futures End Higher Despite Weakness In Global Edible Oil Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, ignoring the sell-off in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil futures overnight and Chinese vegetable oil futures’ sideway moves, said an analyst.

Rising Cocoa Prices Spark Strong Return Potential For Growers -- LKM

KUCHING, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- World cocoa prices are currently on the rise, thus making the crop a commodity with high potential to generate lucrative returns.

Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

Global Market Volatility, Supply Concerns Likely To Drive Malaysian Rubber Prices Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to experience a mixed trend next week, as volatility in global commodity and financial markets continues to influence regional rubber futures, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended higher on Friday, buoyed by stronger export performance as outlined by cargo surveyors, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Raw Material Shortage Concerns

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market concluded the week positively due to concerns over a shortage of natural rubber raw materials in major producer Thailand, caused by adverse weather forecasts, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today.