By M. Saraswathi
JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Trade and investment ties with the African Union, particularly South Africa, are a priority, said the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week on a weaker note, closing lower on Friday due to concerns over weak demand, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has lowered its 2025 inflation forecast to 1.4 per cent from 1.5 per cent (2024: 1.8 per cent), driven by the deflationary effects of Budi95.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed the week higher on Friday, driven by ongoing concern over rubber supply due to rainy weather in major rubber producers amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production for 2025 is expected to exceed last year’s output, with projections indicating output could surpass 19.5 million tonnes, up from 19.3 million tonnes in 2024.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has paved new pathways for Malaysian mid-tier companies to tap into India’s rapidly expanding market through a market immersion mission to Mumbai from Nov 19–21.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has departed from Ethiopia to Johannesburg, South Africa for the second leg of a three-country visit to Africa after successfully concluding his visit here.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended a two-day gain to close lower on Thursday, as profit-taking activities weighed on market sentiment, said a dealer.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s three-day visit to Ethiopia ended on a high note, marked by productive discussions on potential areas of collaboration that are mutually beneficial.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Ethiopia’s fully liberalised financial industry presents a promising opening for Malaysian banks, particularly in Islamic finance, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
From M. Saraswathi
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted the vast potential of linking the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with the ASEAN market during his meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, at his headquarters in Addis Ababa.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to find strong support at RM4,100 to RM4,200 per tonne in December 2025 and could trend higher towards RM4,500 per tonne, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).
