CPO Futures Expected To Trade With Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a downward bias next week due to profit-taking from the recent rally.

Mongolian Mining Corp Posts Lower Q2 Coal Output, Eyes Q3 Gold Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest internationally listed private mining company operating in Mongolia, reported a 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) drop in coal output for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2025, amid operational headwinds.

Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports Remain Resilient, Grow At 15.7 Pct In 1H 2025 -- Tengku Zafrul

PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s semiconductor exports remained resilient, growing 15.7 per cent in the first six months of this year alone (1H 2025), outpacing overall export growth of 3.8 per cent, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Estimate Of 4.5 Pct Beats Consensus, Shows Economic Resilience -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s advance economic growth estimate of 4.5 per cent for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) beats most analysts’ projections, demonstrating the country’s economic resilience.

Toshiba Unveils Automotive Photorelay For 1800V Battery Systems 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has introduced an automotive photorelay, TLX9165T, designed to support high-voltage battery systems with an output withstand voltage of 1800 volts (V).

MIDF Amanah Sees Manufacturing Growth Sustaining Despite Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to maintain its recovery momentum, driven by improved factory output and resilient domestic demand, though external headwinds remain a concern.

Palm Oil Exports Ease 10.52 Pct; CPO Output Slips 4.48 Pct In June -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports eased by 10.52 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.26 million tonnes in June from 1.41 million tonnes in May, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by expectations of stronger exports in the weeks ahead.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today over concerns about natural rubber (NR) supply and optimism over increased automobile demand, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracks Regional Losses And Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

BESS Key To Malaysia’s Grid Stability, Says Aurora Energy Research

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- As Peninsular Malaysia’s solar capacity surpasses 2.5 gigawatt (GW) in 2025, grid challenges from intermittent generation are becoming more pronounced, according to global consultancy and analytics firm, Aurora Energy Research.

CPO Futures Buoyed By Weaker Output Expectations, Firm Export Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher today, supported by expectations of weaker production and firm export demand.