Inflation Rate To Trend Between 2.0 Pct And 2.3 Pct Yoy For 2024 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Analysts expect headline inflation to trend between 2.0 per cent and 2.3 per cent year-on-year (yoy) for the rest of 2024.

Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets, amid concerns over a slowing Chinese economy and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Budget 2025: KPK Proposing Initiatives To Strengthen Oil Palm Industry

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has submitted two proposals to the Ministry of Finance to be considered for inclusion in Budget 2025, namely a revision of the windfall profit levy (WPL) on palm oil and additional allocations for palm oil replanting programmes.

KPK Proposes Revision Of WPL On Palm Oil; MOF Feedback Pending

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) presented a proposal to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) last week to revise the windfall profit levy (WPL) on palm oil in the country.

Ringgit Retreats Against US Dollar In Early Trade

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was lower against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as falling oil prices weighed on sentiment and as traders took profit after recent gains, analysts said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed In Tandem With Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday in tandem with regional rubber futures markets as strong United States (US) economic data weakened prospects of an aggressive US interest rate cut, said a dealer.

CPO Futures End Lower For Third Consecutive Trading Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for the third consecutive trading day, mainly driven by India imposing higher import tax on edible oils, according to a trader.

FBM KLCI Rises As Investors Chase Glove Counters Amid Expectation For Outsized US Rate Cut

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended Tuesday’s trading higher, in line with global shares as hopes rise for an outsized US interest rate cut with investors chasing glove counters on news that the United States will finalise tariffs on Chinese goods, including medical gloves, this month.

Ringgit Opens Stronger Vs Greenback Amid Hopes Of US Rate Cuts

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended last Friday’s gains, trading firmer against the US dollar and breaching the RM4.30 level at Tuesday's opening, driven by persistent buying interest amid expectations of a US interest rate cut, analysts said.

Bad Weather Conditions Likely To Boost Rubber Market Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — The local rubber market is expected to trade higher next week due to uncertainties caused by bad weather conditions, which could boost both demand and prices, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a downward bias next week, given the persistent weak demand seen recently, a dealer said.