CPO Futures Hit Fresh 2-year High For Third Consecutive Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, reaching a fresh two-year high for the third consecutive day at above RM4,800 per tonne, amid rising crude oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Malaysia’s October Manufacturing PMI Flat At 49.5, New Orders Rising Since June -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) was unchanged at 49.5 in October 2024, with new orders rising for the first time since June 2024.

Takaful Ikhlas Named Takaful Solution Brand Of The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Takaful IKHLAS, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd (MNRB) has been named the Takaful Solutions Brand of the Year at the BrandLaureate World Halal BestBrands Awards 2024.

Juwai IQI: Chinese Capital Moving Away From G7 Economies, Coming Back To Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- International real estate technology group Juwai IQI said that Chinese capital is moving away from the Group of Seven (G7) economies and coming back to Asia, especially Southeast Asia, where Malaysia and its neighbours are some of the biggest beneficiaries of the Chinese pivot to Asia.

Fadillah Urges Multinationals To Partner With Local SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has encouraged multinational companies investing in Malaysia to collaborate with local small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Govt Allocation To Revitalise Rubber Plantations Supports Glove Industry Growth - MARGMA

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s allocation of RM20 million to revitalise idle private rubber plantations and RM60 million for latex production under the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) are significant steps forward in supporting the growth and sustainability of the rubber glove industry.

PKNS Targets 6,600 Acres Of Industrial Land To Be Developed By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) aims to develop over 6,600 acres of industrial land by 2030, creating a “Selangor New Growth Corridor”. 

Timing Right For Malaysia To Introduce Used Cooking Oil Futures

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- It is the perfect time to introduce used cooking oil (UCO) futures in light of the growing emphasis on sustainability in the palm oil industry, according to an industry expert.

Wholesale And Retail Trade Sales Rise 4.7 Pct To RM149.2 Bln In August - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector registered a 4.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth with total sales of RM149.2 billion in August 2024, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Top Glove Expects To Return To Black In FY2025 - MD

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Glove manufacturer, Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects to return to the black in financial year 2025 (FY2025), driven by the increase in sales volume and improved utilisation rates.

RHB Positive On Guan Chong MoU With Ivory Coast's CCC, Maintains 'Buy' Call

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) is positive on cocoa manufacturer Guan Chong Bhd's (Guan Chong) recent memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Ivory Coast's Conseil du Café-Cacao (CCC) to acquire a 25 per cent stake in CotéTranscao d’Ivoire (CI). 

ASEAN Should Focus On High-impact 'quick Wins' To Provide Tangible Business Values - Tengku Zafrul

From Rosmalis Anuar

VIENTIANE, Oct 7 (Bernama) — ASEAN should focus on high-impact “quick wins” that are practical and capable of providing immediate and tangible business value to enhance the visibility of the grouping to its immediate stakeholders.