CPO Futures Rise On Strong Buying After Hitting Near Six-week Lows

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, recovering from the lowest levels seen in nearly six weeks, thanks to robust buying interest, according to a futures broker firm. 

CPO Prices Seen Strengthened By Global Biodiesel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Oil Rebounds As Markets Track US-Iran Ceasefire, Hormuz Situation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Oil prices rebounded towards US$100 per barrel amid lingering uncertainty over the two-week United States-Iran ceasefire and Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

RON95 Quota Adjustment Seen As Temporary Remedy Amid Spike In Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to adjust the monthly quota for subsidised BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) petrol to 200 litres from 300 litres is a much-needed temporary measure to reduce subsidy spending amid the spike in oil prices brought on by the conflict in West Asia, said an economist.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

CGS International Upbeat On Malaysia's Economy, Sets KLCI End-2026 Target At 1,810

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The outlook for Malaysia's economy remains positive for this year,  as such, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has set an end-2026 KLCI target of 1,810, supported by a strengthening ringgit and encouraging policy impacts.

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026 - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Leverage Digitalisation To Enhance ESG Transparency, Governance -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must leverage digitalisation to enhance data transparency in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, strengthen governance mechanisms to boost investor confidence, and invest in human capital for a workforce that is ready for tomorrow’s energy technologies.

CPO Futures End Lower On Anticipated Higher Demand of Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today on expectation of higher demand for soybean oil, a dealer said.

CPO Futures End Lower On Concerns Over Sluggish Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday due to concerns over sluggish demand for the commodity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

TNB Shares Rise On 11 Pct CAGR Forecast For Regulated Asset Base Under RP4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) share price climbed in early trade on Friday amid expectations that its regulated asset base will expand at an 11 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the 2025-2027 regulatory period (RP4).

Analysts Reaffirm Gamuda As Top Pick Amid Strong Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd remains the top pick for the construction sector by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd, supported by an all-time high order book of RM35.8 billion and a geographically diversified portfolio across construction and property.