Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Anwar, Prabowo Agree To Boost Strategic Cooperation, To Jointly Develop Ambalat Area 

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

JAKARTA, June 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto have expressed the strong commitment of both countries to accelerate strategic cooperation in various fields including joint development in the maritime border area of ​​Malaysia and Indonesia in Ambalat in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner.

CPO Futures Ends Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the short week higher following lower-than-expected palm oil production pace and robust June export performance, said a commodity analyst.

Malaysia Has Buffers To Weather Capital Outflows -- Abdul Wahid

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has adequate buffers to weather volatility, including capital outflows, triggered by global interest rate hikes, said International Centre for Education for Islamic Finance (INCEIF) University Professor of Practice Tan Sri Abdul Wahid Omar. 

Palm Oil Players Should Hedge, Diversify Downstream -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil producers must intensify hedging efforts and expand downstream to mitigate the risk of sudden price volatility, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

CPO Futures End Higher On Geopolitical Tensions

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher today, with ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran contributing to market volatility, particularly in the oil and energy sectors.

Strait Of Hormuz A Concern, But Oil Industry Remains Stable – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 -- The Israel-Iran conflict will not necessarily hurt the oil industry or price mechanisms of the commodity, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Rubber Market Likely To Stay Muted Amid US Tariff Uncertainty

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to stay muted with a sideways trend leaning towards further weakness.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade At 1,500-1,530 Next Week Amid Tariffs, Middle East Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is set to move between 1,500 and 1,530 next week, as markets remain under pressure amid concerns over Washington’s planned unilateral tariff letters and escalating tensions following Israel’s strike on Iran.

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Higher Next Week On Stronger Rival Oils

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, tracking the rise of rival oils such as soybean and crude.

Bursa Malaysia Ends In The Red As Geopolitical Tensions, Tariff Plans Rattle Markets

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in technology, healthcare, and logistics stocks, as risk-off sentiment intensified following escalating geopolitical tensions and Washington’s plan to impose unilateral tariffs within the next two weeks.

Malaysia Eyes Japan Market With Sustainable Palm-based Products Under MSPO 2.0 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to expand the reach of its downstream and value-added palm-based products to Japan, particularly specialty fats, tocotrienols, red palm oil, and palm biomass-based medium-density fibreboard for housing and furniture applications.