HLIB Maintains 'Neutral' Call On Malaysian Plantation Sector Amid Mixed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.

CPO Futures Seen Trading Lower Next Week On Output, Stock Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market will likely remain under pressure next week amid expectations of rising output and stock levels.

RHB Investment Bank Maintains ‘Buy’ Call On SD Guthrie, Expects Improved Output

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has reiterated its “Buy” recommendation for SD Guthrie Bhd, with expectations of improved output in the coming quarters, as the the plantation company enters the peak output season in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today on persistent buying in selected heavyweights, in line with positive momentum on the regional market, a dealer said.

CPO Futures End Lower On Strong Output, Rising Stock Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, reversing earlier gains, weighed down by concerns over strong output and expectations of rising stock levels in coming weeks.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Uptrend, Steady Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and gains in oil prices.

CPO Futures Fall On Concerns Over Higher Output, Stockpiles

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, reversing earlier gains as concerns over rising output and high domestic stock levels weighed on market sentiment.

CPO Futures End Lower On Output Concerns, Weak Exports

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by expectations of rising production and subdued export demand that could lift domestic stock levels, said palm oil trader David Ng.

219,015 Active Women-Owned Establishments Operating In 2022 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- A total of 219,015 active women-owned establishments were recorded in 2022, representing 20.1 per cent of the total registered establishments in Malaysia, based on the Economic Census 2023, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices, Output Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and concerns over rising production in the coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Johari Urges Palm Oil Industry To Support Biofuel Initiative

KUANTAN, April 29 (Bernama) – Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged palm oil industry players to support the TG2 Black Pellet initiative, a renewable biofuel innovation capable of replacing coal in power generation.

CPO Futures End Lower On Anticipation Of Higher CPO Output

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the anticipation of rising output in coming weeks and weaker soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.