CPO Futures Slip On Weak Soybean Oil, Snapping 5-Day Rally

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped its five-day rally to close lower on Friday, dragged down by weakness in the soybean oil market, said palm oil trader David Ng.

JCorp Focuses On Empowering Bumiputera Entrepreneurs To Compete Within Regional Supply Chains

By Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

JOHOR BAHRU, May 30 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation (JCorp) is focused on empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs to compete within regional supply chains linked to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

CPO Futures Extend Gains For Fifth Day On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives climbed for the fifth consecutive session today, driven by stronger soybean oil prices.

Ekuinas Committed Direct Investments Rose To RM4.9 Bln In FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Ekuiti Nasional Bhd’s (Ekuinas) cumulative committed direct investment rose to RM4.9 billion in financial year 2024 (FY2024) from RM4.5 billion a year ago, with total economic capital deployed is RM5.6 billion.

Bioeconomy Corp Drives Green Growth With Cross-Border Collaboration At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corporation) is developing an integrated ecosystem that bridges innovation and sustainability, strengthens rural economies, and elevates Malaysia’s position as a regional frontrunner in green development.

Izzana Salleh Named New CPOPC Chief As Council Eyes Stronger Global Voice

JAKARTA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has appointed Izzana Salleh as its new secretary general and Dr Musdhalifah Machmud as deputy, with their roles to start from June 2025 until May 2028.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Strong Exports, Firm Soybean Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by stronger export performance.

Genting Plantations Posts Higher 1Q Net Profit Of RM61.25 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM61.25 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) compared to RM42.83 million in the same period last year.

CPO Futures Extend Gains, Lifted By Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued its upward trend to close higher today, as market sentiments were boosted by the rise in soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade.

CPO Futures End Slightly Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher on Monday, supported by stronger crude oil prices.

Malaysia Signs Deal To Initiate Trade Talks With GCC, Eyes Expansion Of Businesses -- Tengku Zafrul

By Vikneswaran Raman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) — Malaysia has set its sights on expanding trade with the oil-rich Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries after signing a joint statement to initiate negotiations on a Malaysia-GCC Free Trade Agreement (MGFTA) today.

Sabah's Strategic Ascent: Becoming A Beacon Of Economic Power, Sustainable Growth

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Amid global economic shifts, Sabah is making deliberate, calculated moves to position itself not just as a regional player, but as a formidable force in global trade and sustainability.