IOI Corp Appoints ex-Bursa Malaysia Chairman As Non-Executive Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd has appointed former Bursa Malaysia Bhd chairman, Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, as its non-executive chairman, effective Nov 5, 2025.

IOI Corp Bags The Edge's Best Of The Best ESG Award 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd has won the Best of the Best award at The Edge Malaysia ESG Awards 2025, recently held on Oct 1. 

FBM KLCI Rebounds On Last-minute Buying At Midday

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rebounded at the midday break, lifted by last-minute buying and gains across most regional peers.

Kenanga, RHB Stay Neutral On Plantations As CPO Outlook Moderates

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.

Public Investment Bank Neutral On Plantation Sector, CPO Prices Expected To Remain Stable In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral outlook on the plantation sector, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices projected to remain stable in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), trading within the RM4,000 to RM4,300 per tonne range.

RON95 Subsidy Cut To Come First, Carbon Tax Expected In 2026 – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday As Profit-taking Continues

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday today due to continuing profit-taking, especially on plantation and energy stocks, said analysts. 

CIMB Securities Cuts KLCI Earnings Forecasts By 5.6 Pct After Weak 1Q

By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities has revised downward its earnings forecasts for FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) constituents by 5.6 per cent for both 2025 and 2026, citing widespread underperformance in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025). 

India Cuts Import Tax On Crude Edible Oils To 10 Pct - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- India has cut the basic import duty on crude edible oils to 10 per cent from 20 per cent, effective May 31, and applies to crude palm oil (CPO), crude soybean oil, and crude sunflower oil.

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

US-China Tariff Development Positive For Malaysian Equity Market - CIMB Securities 

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The United States (US)-China agreement to temporarily reduce tariff is broadly positive for the local equity market, as it reduces the risk of a US and global recession and leads to higher net foreign inflows, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

HLIB Maintains 'Neutral' Call On Malaysian Plantation Sector Amid Mixed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.