CPO Futures End Higher Despite Weakness In Global Edible Oil Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, ignoring the sell-off in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil futures overnight and Chinese vegetable oil futures’ sideway moves, said an analyst.

Malaysia, South Korea Expected To Ink MoU On Clean Energy Cooperation By Year-end

BUSAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to deepen collaboration in the energy sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

China’s Guigang Gears Up For 2025 EV Conference, Marks 10 Years Of Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Guigang City is accelerating its momentum in the global electric vehicle (EV) race, as officials announced the Fifth (2025) New Energy Electric Vehicle Industry Development Conference will be held in Nanning on Aug 28.

Malaysia, Brunei Vow To Boost Energy, Trade Ties

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei pledged to advance cooperation in energy, connectivity, agriculture, tourism and the halal industry, a joint statement said on Wednesday.

Malaysia Remains Competitive Despite New US Tariff Rates - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has reiterated that Malaysia remains in an overall competitive position despite the new tariff rates imposed on the country by the United States.

KPK Submitting Application For CPKO SST Exemption To MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) is submitting a request to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) for crude palm kernel oil (CPKO) and palm kernel olein to be exempted from the Sales and Services Tax (SST), both of which currently taxed at a rate of five per cent.

Demand For Traditional Japanese Porcelain To Expand In Malaysia

ARITA (Japan), Aug 24 (Bernama)  -- The demand for traditional Japanese porcelain with aesthetic designs will continue to expand in Malaysia and other overseas markets, said Shobido-Honten, a porcelain trading company based in the town of Arita in the Saga prefecture.

Fadillah To Lead Malaysia At APEC Energy Ministers Meeting In Busan

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the 15th APEC Energy Ministers Meeting (APEC EMM15) in Busan, South Korea, reaffirming the country’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and its role in regional energy cooperation.

Malaysia Palm Oil Outlook To Stay Bullish On Strong Exports, High CPO Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to stay bullish in the near term, supported by stronger exports and easing inventories, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said.

Selangor Export Day: MATRADE, State Gov't Strengthen Collaboration, Boost Local Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The third edition of the Selangor Export Day on Monday (Aug 25) and Tuesday (Aug 26) is expected to bring together over 200 entrepreneurs and companies, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), from various industrial sectors in the state.

Malaysian Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, driven by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Impact Of US Market Restrictions On Malaysian Palm Oil Expected To Be Minimal

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) expects the direct impact of the United States (US) market restrictions on the Malaysian palm oil industry to be minimal.