CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Rising Output Concerns

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today amid concerns over rising output.

Sabah Records Approved Investments Worth RM11.37 Bln For First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah recorded approved investments totalling RM11.37 billion from January to June 2025, covering the manufacturing, services, and primary sectors, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI).

A 'Substantial' Announcement Expected From Trump’s ASEAN Summit Attendance -- Economist

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- The confirmation that United States (US) President Donald Trump will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit here in the next few days suggests there will be “something substantial” to announce, says an economist.

ASEAN-US Relations Progressing Well, MITI Optimistic Trade Deal Will Be Inked During Summit

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and the United States (US) have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, marked by the confirmed attendance of US President Donald Trump at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit, where both sides are expected to strengthen economic cooperation through the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART).

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations of Rising Production

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives reversed earlier gains to close lower on Tuesday, amid expectations of rising production in the coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures Market To Turn Cautious Next Week After Yellow Metal's Price Pullback

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week, with global gold prices pulling back on Friday after hitting an all-time high of about US$4,380 an ounce.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Higher Stocks

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by elevated stock levels in Malaysia, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Bursa Malaysia Gets SC Notification On New Annual Regulatory Fee, Derivatives Levy

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd has received notification from the Securities Commission (SC) on the new annual fixed regulatory fee of RM28 million and the derivatives levy to be paid to the SC.

CPO Futures End Mixed Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week on a mixed note, fluctuating on both sides of the market as sentiment remained cautious.

Batik Air To Launch Direct Flights From Penang To Medan And Singapore

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Batik Air will introduce two new international routes connecting Medan and Singapore directly to Penang starting Dec 8, further boosting regional tourism and air connectivity.

Malaysia's September 2025 Trade Up 9.8 Pct To RM257.51 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued to show resilience in September 2025, growing by 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM257.51 billion, reversing the previous month’s contraction amid global trade uncertainties.

Taiwanese Startups Forge Smart Partnerships With Selangor Through Startup Challenge 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Taiwan and Malaysia have strengthened their collaboration in technology and innovation through the Startup Challenge 2025, which saw four outstanding Taiwanese startups advance to the City Category final organised by Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration (SMESA).