Bursa Malaysia Higher As AI Optimism, Firm Commodities Offset Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, rising 0.33 per cent, supported by gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related and metals-linked counters, as stalled US-Iran talks heightened concerns over supply disruptions, thereby underpinning commodity prices.

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Studying Carbon Credit Mechanisms Within MSPO Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The  Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) is exploring the phased development of carbon-related mechanisms through the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, including assessing the suitability of carbon credit models aligned with the country’s palm oil industry.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower On Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trend lower next week amid profit-taking, a trader said.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Rally In Energy Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed moderately higher today, tracking gains in energy prices,

National Biodiesel Programme Gradually Expanding To B20 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is progressively expanding its National Biodiesel Programme from B10 to B20 for the land transport sector, increasing the biodiesel blend, supported by strong industry readiness, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

CPO Futures End Lower As Market Takes Breather After Three-day Rally

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, taking a breather on Thursday after posting three consecutive days of strong gains.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soybean Oil, DCE Performance

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continue to close higher on Wednesday, supported by strong performance in related vegetable oils on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

CPO Futures Rise On Strong Buying After Hitting Near Six-week Lows

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, recovering from the lowest levels seen in nearly six weeks, thanks to robust buying interest, according to a futures broker firm. 

Malaysia Targets 32 Per Cent Installed Renewable Energy Capacity This Year -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is committed to reaching 32 per cent installed renewable energy (RE) capacity this year, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said.

BMI Maintains Average Annual Palm Oil Price For 2026 At RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its average annual palm oil price forecast for 2026 at RM4,300 per tonne.

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Escalating West Asia Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, amid escalating tensions in West Asia, said a trader.