Malaysia Stands 55 Pct Chance Of Lower US Tariffs At 15-19 Pct -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia stands a 55 per cent chance of reducing the final United States (US) tariff to a 15 per cent-19 per cent range from the current 25 per cent, if positive trade agreements are reached, said Apex Securities Bhd.

US Tariff On Malaysian Goods Will Hit American Palm Oil Importers -- Johari

PETALING JAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) move to impose a higher tariff of 25 per cent on Malaysia means that American importers of Malaysian palm oil products will have to bear the extra cost, according to Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia Refining Palm Oil Market Strategies Amid Growing Demand From Africa - Johari

PETALING JAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil products are experiencing rising demand for industrial applications, particularly in food processing from the Sub-Saharan African region, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Rubber Market To Remain Mixed, Volatile Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed with some volatility next week amid uncertainty over global demand due to the United States (US) tariff uncertainties, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). 

KPK To Hold Engagement Session With Palm Oil Industry Players On SST Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) will hold an engagement session with palm oil industry stakeholders on July 3, said Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Fong Hin.

Tengku Zafrul Discusses Economic Cooperation With Singapore, Indonesia Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, held discussions with leaders from Singapore and his counterpart from Indonesia to enhance and strengthen economic cooperation for the mutual benefit of the three neighbouring countries.

Apples, Oranges To Be Exempted From SST - PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) — The government will grant a Sales and Service Tax (SST) exemption for certain imported fruits, including apples and oranges, following public feedback regarding prices of local and imported fruits, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Gains Preferential Palm Oil Market Access, Recognition Through MEEPA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA).

CIMB Expects Electricity Tariff Reform To Have Minimal Inflation Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s upcoming electricity tariff restructuring is expected to have a minimal impact on overall inflation, and its direct effect on headline consumer price index (CPI) is anticipated to be marginally disinflationary, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB).

Malaysia Unveils Digital System To Track Rubber From Plantations To Product

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system plays an important role in addressing environmental and social issues in the rubber industry by allowing stakeholders to track natural rubber (NR) transactions, from the plantations right to the end product.

Palm Oil Players Should Hedge, Diversify Downstream -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

MATRADE Targets 400 Local Companies To Explore Opportunities At Export Day Sarawak 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to attract 400 local companies to explore new export opportunities through Sarawak Export Day 2025, to be held on July 2 and 3, 2025, in Kuching, Sarawak.