SIR2035 Charts Clear Path Towards Steel Industry Stabilisation, Transformation - Unitrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035) charts a clear path towards stabilisation, transformation and full decarbonisation of the nation’s steel industry, said Unitrade Industries Bhd. 

CPO Futures Close Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Weak Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, impacted by a stronger ringgit that may reduce demand for Malaysian palm oil in the near term.

CPO Futures End Lower, Track Soybean Oil Weakness

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking weakness in soybean oil prices.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, weighed by a mixed trend in regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With An Upward Bias Next Week On Weaker Output

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with an upward bias next week, supported by expectations of weaker production.

Capital A To Complete Airline Disposal In October, Eyes PN17 Exit By Year-End — Fernandes

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd is optimistic of completing the disposal of its airline business to AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) by October, paving the way for the group to seek removal of its Practice Note 17 (PN17) status by year-end.

Penang Sees 25 Pct Rise In Japanese Tourist Arrivals, Eyes Bigger Market Potential

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- The Japanese tourism market holds vast potential for Penang, with the state government intensifying efforts to position the state as a preferred destination for Japanese travellers.

MENA, Asian Regions Seen As Main Growth Engines In Emerging Markets -- WEF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Emerging markets are anticipated to be the main engines of growth going forward, with the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), South Asia, East Asia and the Pacific seen as bright spots, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).

CPO Prices To Remain Firm Between RM4,200 And RM4,500 Per Tonne — MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm between RM4,200 and RM4,500 per tonne in the coming weeks, supported by tighter exportable supplies and positive sentiment in the vegetable oil market, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

RON95 Price Cut Seen Easing Inflation And Supporting Growth -- OCBC Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The RON95 petrol rationalisation plan, which sets the price of the fuel to RM1.99 from RM2.05 per litre starting Sept 30, 2025, is expected to contain inflationary pressures in the country and provide a boost to growth, said OCBC Global Markets Research.

Kunak Lipids Brings Sabah's Tocotrienols To The World Stage At Vitafoods Asia

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- When the doors opened at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok for Vitafoods Asia, the annual gathering of the nutraceutical world, one booth had stood out with Malaysia and Sabah’s names proudly emblazoned across its banner.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week Amid Robust Exports

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, given the recent strength in export performance, a dealer said.