CPO Futures End Higher On Firm Crude Oil, Steady Demand

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, lifted by stronger crude oil prices, steady demand and optimism over Indonesia’s progress on its B50 biodiesel programme.

Malaysian Rubber Market Ends Lower In Line With Weak Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Tuesday, tracking the downtrend in regional rubber futures and as the ringgit remained flat against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Oil Prices Up 2nd Day After Modest OPEC+ Hike, But Gains Limited

WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Crude prices managed to stay higher for a second straight session on Monday, after the largest oil producers in OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected output hike for November.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Regional Futures, Stable Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued to close higher on Monday, supported by firmer regional rubber futures and stable crude oil prices amid ongoing supply concerns due to the rainy season in major producing countries, said a dealer.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Sideways On Slow Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways next week due to slowing demand for commodities including rubber, said industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures End Marginally Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended marginally lower today, tracking the weaker performance of soybean oil and crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Steady Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher today, influenced by steady benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing concern over natural rubber (NR) supply shortage due to inclement weather in major producing countries, a dealer said.

Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

Brent Holds Above US$70 On Geopolitical Risk Premium - Rystad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Energy markets opened the week on a firm footing, with Brent crude oil holding above US$70 (US$1=RM4.21) a barrel, supported by a sizeable geopolitical risk premium, Rystad Energy said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, weighed by a mixed trend in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Rubber Market To Face Upward Pressure Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to face upward pressure next week as supply constraints and firm demand continue to shape market sentiment, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Malaysia On Track To Meet Deficit Target As BUDI95 Subsidy Saves Up To RM4 Bln

SHAH ALAM, Sept 23 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on track to meet this year’s budget deficit target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) with the rollout of the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) targeted subsidy programme, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.