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KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions unit, has maintained its view that the average annual price forecast for Bursa Malaysia-listed crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts will trade at RM4,150 a tonne in 2025.
By Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng
PUTRAJAYA, July 2 (Bernama) – Malaysia remains on solid footing due to its inclusive and long-term economic strategy despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East raising concerns over the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions to global energy supply.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, supported by growing expectations of interest rate cut by the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed), said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising production.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) expects the fiscal deficit to be narrowed to 3.8 per cent this year (2024: -4.1 per cent), as announced in Budget 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) — The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are having a short-term impact on Malaysia, particularly in terms of economic stability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, influenced by declining soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, amid mixed cues from regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade in services rose by 14.6 per cent to RM497.4 billion last year from RM434.0 billion in 2023, contributing 25.8 per cent to the gross domestic product (GDP) at current prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The MICHELIN Guide has announced its first-ever entry into Saudi Arabia, with a new restaurant selection set to spotlight the culinary scenes of Riyadh and Jeddah while also extending its reach to emerging gastronomic hubs such as AlUla, Khobar, and other regions of the Kingdom.
By K Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, dragged by weaker crude oil and soybean oil prices.
