CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound On Profit-Taking Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking activity next week, with prices likely to trade between RM4,200 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne, said a trader.

Rubber Market To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Amid Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, tracking regional rubber futures amid ongoing supply concerns, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

CPO Prices To Remain Elevated On Biodiesel Mandate, Higher Oil Prices -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated, supported by biodiesel mandates, higher oil prices, and weather-related supply risks, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

EarthDaily Secures Eight-Figure Data Deal With US Defence & Intelligence Tech Firm

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- EarthDaily Analytics (EarthDaily) has signed a new eight-figure data subscription agreement with a United States (US) defence and intelligence technology company, reflecting growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-ready Earth observation data built on consistency, calibration and trust.

AirAsia X Passengers Increase to 18.9 Million In The First Quarter Of 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd announced its consolidated air operating certificates (AOCs) have carried about 18.9 million passengers in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q2026), up by nine per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) driven by a surge in domestic demand. 

Bagan Datuk Emerges As Data Centre Hub With RM569 Mln Data Centre Project - PRIVASIA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- PRIVASIA Technology Bhd is positioning Bagan Datuk, Perak, as an emerging digital infrastructure hub following the formalisation of a RM569 million engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) agreement for its data centre project.

Unemployment Rate Remains At 2.9 Pct In February - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- The unemployment rate in February remained at 2.9 per cent, with fewer unemployed people at 506,800, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise 5.3 Pct To RM156.3 Bln In February -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade in February 2026 recorded sales of RM156.3 billion, up 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Apex Securities Maintains 2026 GDP Forecast At 4.7 Pct, In Line With BNM Projection Range

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd maintains its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast at 4.7 per cent year-on-year, which remains in line with Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 4.0-5.0 per cent projection range.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.

US$50 Bln In Financial Support Needed As West Asia Conflict Tests Global Economy - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The global economy is facing renewed strain from the ongoing conflict in West Asia, with up to US$50 billion (US$1 = RM3.98) in financial support potentially needed to help vulnerable countries weather the shock, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

CPO Futures Snap Three-day Losses To Close Higher On Bargain Buying

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Thursday, supported by bargain buying and a recovery in energy prices, a trader said.