Iran-Israel Conflict Poses Limited Economic Risk To Malaysia - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Iran-Israel conflict poses limited direct economic risk to Malaysia, given the country’s minimal trade exposure to the region and historical evidence that oil price surges linked to conflicts tend to be short-lived, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To Close Higher In Line With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recovered its earlier losses to close marginally higher, supported by renewed optimism in the data centre segment and a sectoral rotation into defensive plays, as investors positioned cautiously amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

Bursa Malaysia Easier At Midday In Tandem With Most Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained easier at midday in tandem with most regional peers as traders stayed on the sidelines amid the intensifying Israel-Iran conflict, analysts said. 

Malaysia Eyes Japan Market With Sustainable Palm-based Products Under MSPO 2.0 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to expand the reach of its downstream and value-added palm-based products to Japan, particularly specialty fats, tocotrienols, red palm oil, and palm biomass-based medium-density fibreboard for housing and furniture applications.

Economic News Reporting Skills Pivotal As Tariffs Dominate Global Headlines

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.

CPO Futures End Lower for Second Straight Day On Oversupply Concerns

By K Naveen Prabu & Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract closed lower for the second consecutive day, weighed down by concerns over a rising supply outlook.

SST Scope Expansion A Boost To National Pineapple Industry - LPNM

JOHOR BAHRU, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry.

Govt Channels Over RM1.62 Mln To Support Sabah Oil Palm Smallholders -- Chan

KOTA KINABALU, June 10 (Bernama) -- The government has disbursed over RM1.62 million in assistance to 21 independent oil palm smallholders in Sabah’s interior regions, covering 90.32 hectares for replanting purposes.

Rubber Market To See Muted Demand Next Week Due To Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to experience muted demand next week due to global economic uncertainties following the ‘hanging’ United States (US) tariffs, which are still on a 90-day pause. 

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Unchanged At 1.4 Pct In April - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's headline inflation remained unchanged at 1.4 per cent in April 2025, while core inflation edged up to two per cent from 1.9 per cent in March 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysian Cocoa Board To Enhance Cocoa Industry's Competitiveness Via R&D

KOTA KINABALU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), plays a key role in driving cocoa research and development (R&D) to boost the industry’s competitiveness.

Rubber Market To Trade In Stable Mode Next Week With Upward Bias

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade in a stable mode next week, with a tendency towards an upward bias, amid the ongoing 90-day pause in United States (US) tariffs, which offers breathing space to the global economy.