Domestic Sectors Hold Resilient Amid Oil Volatility - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic sectors are expected to remain resilient despite near-term market jitters, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street Declines

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street amid rising crude oil prices.

HLIB Maintains 2026 CPO Price Projection At RM4,200 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is maintaining its crude palm oil (CPO) price assumption of RM4,200 per metric tonne (mt) and earnings forecasts for 2026 for now, pending a review following Indonesia’s recent move to delay the implementation of its B50 mandate.

Ringgit's Appreciation 'Not Unexpected' As Malaysia's Economy Gets Stronger

SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.

Bearish Trade Seen For CPO Futures Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bearish next week owing to the expectation of rising palm oil production, said a trader.

Higher Palm Product Prices To Boost Planters’ Upstream Earnings -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Higher palm product prices and seasonally stronger fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output are expected to lift most planters’ upstream earnings in the upcoming results season starting Nov 5, particularly on a quarter-on-quarter basis, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).

Budget 2026: DOPPA Advocates Carbon Trading For Sustainable Income In Rural Communities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is calling for a groundbreaking initiative that integrates carbon trading to provide a stable income for rural communities in Sarawak. 

Planted Oil Palm Area To Hit 5.64 Mln Hectares In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

13MP: High-value Manufacturing Vital To Maintain Malaysia's Position As Top Glove Exporter -- Margma

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.

Doppa Welcomes RM1.4 Bln Allocation For Oil Palm Replanting Under 13MP

KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) said the federal government’s allocation of RM1.4 billion for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a timely move to rejuvenate ageing plantations, particularly for independent smallholders in the state.

Malaysia's Domestic Coffee Market Valued At US$1.05 Bln -- Chan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic coffee market is valued at US$1.05 billion (US$1=RM4.23), with over 6,400 cafes operating nationwide, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Malaysia Exploring New Palm Oil Markets Amidst Geopolitical Conflicts - Johari

KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts.