Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Seen Strengthening Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s move to implement its B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to enhance Malaysia’s competitiveness in the global palm oil market, says an economist.

CPO Prices Seen Averaging At RM4,100 Per Tonne In 2026 – Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,100 per tonne in 2026, said Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB).

Malaysia’s Export Outlook Points To Moderate Growth Amid Global Trade Shifts

PETALING JAYA, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export outlook is characterised by moderate growth this year as the global economy adjusts to shifting trade patterns and new tariff structures. 

Building Costs Rise In Dec 2025 On Higher Cement, Sand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Building costs rose in December 2025, driven by higher cement and sand prices, data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) showed.

13MP Implementation Sets Malaysia’s Economic Direction, Benefits The Rakyat -- Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The year 2026 will mark the start of the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), focusing on translating policies into concrete actions to ensure the people receive the benefits, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Nasir.

RHB IB Sees Steady Cement Demand From 13MP Infrastructure Projects

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd expects cement demand to remain steady, supported by infrastructure projects under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which has targeted RM430 billion in gross development expenditure for the 2026–2030 period, compared with RM415 billion under the 12th Malaysia Plan.

Pluxee Q1 Revenue Up 9 Pct, Confirms Fiscal 2026 Targets

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- Pluxee reported first-quarter (Q1) fiscal 2026 total revenues of 308 million euros, up 9.0 per cent organically, marking a robust start to the year and prompting the group to reaffirm all full-year financial objectives. (1 Euro = RM4.73)

CGS International Upbeat On Malaysia's Economy, Sets KLCI End-2026 Target At 1,810

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) --  The outlook for Malaysia's economy remains positive for this year,  as such, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has set an end-2026 KLCI target of 1,810, supported by a strengthening ringgit and encouraging policy impacts.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Higher Stock Levels, Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday amid concern over higher stock levels in the country and the weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Bursa Malaysia Up 0.63 Pct On Technology Rally Amid Geopolitical Risks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rose 0.63 per cent, sustaining a positive tone in line with major Asian markets, as a rally in technology stocks lifted sentiment, while heightened geopolitical risks reinforced investor preference for stable earnings and dependable cash flows in the Malaysian equity market.

CT Group Unveils Landmark Projects To Advance Vietnamese Technology Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- CT Group recently unveiled two landmark projects, the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) ASEAN Super Headquarter Union and ASEAN’s largest Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Center, at a launch event held at Hanoi’s Ho Guom Opera House.

Foreign Investors Offload US$1.05 Bln In Asian Equities Last Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors were net sellers of Asian equities for the week ended Jan 2, 2025, offloading US$1.05 billion (US$1=RM4.06) across the eight markets tracked by MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).