Bursa Malaysia Marginally Lower At Midday On Weak Sentiment

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as sentiment on the local front remained negative, mirroring the mixed performance on regional markets, said an analyst. 

CPO Futures Rally On Expectations Of Weaker Output, Lower Stockpiles

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rallied to above RM4,600 per tonne for the January 2025 benchmark contract, boosted by positive sentiment amid expectations of weaker output and lower stock levels, said a trader.

CPO Futures Hit Two-year High On Weak Production, Lower Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rallied to a two-year high, driven by expectations of weak production and lower stock levels in both Malaysia and Indonesia, a trader said.

Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday On Mild Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was marginally higher at midday, supported by mild buying in selected heavyweights, in tandem with regional peers, said an analyst. 

Guan Eng : Raise Tax Threshold To Help Ease SMEs' Minimum Wage Burden

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by raising the taxable income threshold for the 15 per cent tax rate from RM150,000 to RM300,000, following the introduction of the new RM1,700 minimum wage.

KPK Approves 3,599-hectare Land For Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 As Of October

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has approved 3,599 hectares (ha) of land for oil palm replanting under the Oil Palm Smallholders Replanting Financing Incentive Programme (TSPKS 2.0) as of October 2024.

Ringgit Opens Flat Vs US Dollar Amid Cautious Economic Sentiment

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday, as cautious sentiment surrounding the current economic outlook saw some investors turn to safe-haven assets, an economist said.

MIDF Maintains 2024 GDP Forecast At 5.0 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research has kept its 2024 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 5.0 per cent, bolstered by ongoing increases in domestic spending and a recovery in exports.

Malaysia's Economy Expands 5.3 Pct In 3Q, Says DOSM Advance Estimates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) has reported that advance estimates indicate Malaysia's economy grew by 5.3 per cent in the third quarter (3Q) of 2024, following a robust 5.9 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

Budget 2025 Adjustments In Export Tax Seen Helping Palm Oil Refining Industry Be More Competitive

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The adjustments in export tax under Budget 2025 will help the palm oil refining industry be more competitive, compared with Indonesia, according to Glenauk Economics.

CPO Records Mixed Performance In First Eight Months But Price Rises 3.1 Pct To RM4,005 -- MPOB

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s palm oil industry chalked up a mixed performance in the first eight months of the year, marked by higher prices and output plus a notable yield improvement. 

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Positive Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a positive bias next week amid lower output growth and stronger export pace.