CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking losses in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng.

MPOC Expects CPO Prices To Hold Above RM4,300 Per Tonne In Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to hold above RM4,300 per tonne in the near term despite price fluctuations, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Rubber Market Rebounds To Close Higher, Tracking Regional Rubber Markets

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded to close higher on Tuesday, in tandem with regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, supported by persistent buying in selected utilities, as well as industrial products and services counters, amid cautious sentiment in the regional markets, said an analyst.

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Global Market Volatility, Supply Concerns Likely To Drive Malaysian Rubber Prices Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to experience a mixed trend next week, as volatility in global commodity and financial markets continues to influence regional rubber futures, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Penang Showcasing Investment Opportunities At Global Tamil Entrepreneurs And Professionals Summit 

BUTTERWORTH, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The 15th Global Summit of Tamil Entrepreneurs and Professionals, which is held in Penang, provides a significant opportunity to promote the state as a strategic investment destination and serve as a platform for connecting entrepreneurs.

Malaysia Can Be 'Beneficiary Window' Linking ASEAN To South Asia Through Bangladesh – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia can be the “beneficiary window” in greater economic connectivity between ASEAN and the populous South Asia region, with Bangladesh’s central position as a strategic trade, production and investment hub offering immense business opportunities.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Global Vegetable Oil Prices, Firm Exports

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by strength in global vegetable oil markets and upbeat export sentiment, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.

Malaysian Investors Urged To Tap Into Business Opportunities In Bangladesh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on Malaysian investors to explore the vast business opportunities in Bangladesh, underpinned by the country’s youthful, creative and huge population.

Hatch: Steelmakers, Energy Giants Launch CCUS Hub Study In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- A consortium of major steel producers and global industrial players, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, JSW Steel, Hyundai Steel Company, BHP, Chevron, and Mitsui & Co Ltd, has launched a pre-feasibility study to assess the development of Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) hubs across Asia.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Up 5.9 Pct In June 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Natural rubber (NR) production increased by 5.9 per cent to 25,679 tonnes in June 2025 versus 24,256 tonnes in May 2025, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM) today.