CPO Futures Expected To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Chinese New Year Holidays

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with bearish bias next week in view of the Chinese New Year holidays, with both China and Malaysia markets closed for the celebration.

CIMB Revises 2026 GDP Forecast Slightly Upward To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research has revised its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast slightly upward to 4.5 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously, to reflect the stronger momentum heading into the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), offset by the higher base effect in the second half of 2026.

Hock Soon Capital Falls 7 Sen Below Ipo On Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hock Soon Capital Bhd made a subdued debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, opening at 53 sen, 7 sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 60 sen, amid weaker-than-expected investor demand.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Concerns Over Weak Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by concerns that a stronger ringgit is dampening demand.

Ringgit Seen At 3.70 VS Greenback By End-2026 - MUFG

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- MUFG Bank Ltd expects the ringgit to strengthen toward 3.70 against the US dollar by end-2026, underpinned by a more durable appreciation cycle driven by structural fundamentals.

MOF: No Pending Regulatory Issues Related To Binance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Bases on current assessments, no outstanding regulatory issues have been identified so far in relation to Binance that would require the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to take action, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

SC Finalising Licensing Framework For Cash Trust Schemes

KUALA LUMPUR,  Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is finalising a licensing framework for cash trust schemes that invest in capital market products, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Bearish Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday amid bearish expectations over palm oil demand in the coming months, a trader said.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Boosted By Strong Economic Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose by 0.25 per cent against the US dollar, strengthening for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by encouraging domestic economic indicators.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Demand, Reduced Price Competitiveness

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower amid expectations of weaker demand in the coming weeks, a trader said.

Digitisation Strengthens Data Governance And National AI Aspirations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The availability and digitisation of data are the main foundations of Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen data-driven governance and realise its aspiration to become an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher, tracking the gains in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil market, a trader said.