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.

ClearDox Named To Chartis Energy50 Rankings For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- ClearDox, a provider of intelligent workflow applications for the commodities industry, has been named to the highly esteemed Chartis Energy50 rankings for 2025.

Rubber Market Likely To Stay Subdued Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain muted next week, with prices and demand holding mostly steady, though with a slight inclination towards a downward trend, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia To Ensure Plantations Have Enough Workers For Consistent Production -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK), is committed to ensuring oil palm plantations have sufficient workforce so that production remains consistent and is not adversely affected.

Gold Futures Rise AS Investors Stockpile Amid Trump's New Trade Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose today as investors increased their stockpiles of commodities due to concerns over Donald Trump's new trade tariffs.

Bursa Malaysia Ends In Red At Midday, Mirroring Global Market Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session easier today, mirroring the global market performance following last Friday’s sell-off on Wall Street and the ongoing negative sentiment affecting United States (US) stock futures due to President Donald Trump’s tariff plans.

Malaysia’s Export And Import Prices Higher In December 2024, Says DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export prices rose by 1.1 per cent to 150.7 points in December 2024, compared to 149.1 points in the previous month, while import prices increased by 0.9 per cent to 128.0 points, driven by oil-based commodities and mineral fuels, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Rubber Market Set For Modest Gain Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 (Bernama) -- Rubber market prices and demand are expected to remain volatile, with a slight upward trend forecast for next week, driven by unpredictable weather in southern Thailand, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia Should Utilise Free Trade Agreements To Promote Palm Oil Globally -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should utilise the free trade agreements (FTAs) that it has among the ASEAN countries, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) to promote palm oil at the global level, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Malaysia's External Trade To Expand In 2025, Exports Up 4.9 Pct, Imports To Rise 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's exports and imports are set to continue growing in 2025, with external trade expected to expand further.

Potential Advancements In Stalled Malaysia-EU Trade Deal With PM’s Visit To Belgium - Envoy

By D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 19 (Bernama) – A positive development on the decision to restart negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) is expected during Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s two-day visit to Belgium.

Malaysia, UK Hold First Ministerial-led Joint Economic And Trade Committee Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Kingdom (UK) have held their first ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting, marking the strengthening of already robust trade relations.