KPK Aims For RM14 Bln In Wooden Furniture Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) aims to achieve RM14 billion in wooden furniture exports, accounting for 50 per cent of Malaysia’s RM28 billion timber export target by 2025. 

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Between RM4,000-RM4,600 A Tonne Until March 31 - Industry Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) is expected to trade between RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,600 per tonne from now until March 31, 2025.

Sime Darby To Leverage Its Strong Industrial Segment In 2025 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd is set to capitalise on its strong industrial segment in 2025, driven by a robust order book and the full consolidation of UMW Holdings Bhd, analysts said.

Malaysia, China To Continue Strengthening Collaboration In Palm Oil Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will further strengthen collaboration in palm oil supply chains, technological innovation, and market expansion this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

CPO Futures End Higher In Line With Strong Soybean Oil Performance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday in line with the strong performance of soybean oil, said an analyst.

Govt Forecasts Moderate Inflation Increase Of 2.0-3.5 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The government projected the inflation rate in 2025 to increase moderately between two per cent and 3.5 per cent, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

CPO Futures Slide Amid Weak Export Estimates

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Dalian Palm Olein Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, driven by higher palm olein prices on the Dalian Commodity Exchange, said palm oil trader David Ng.

CPO Futures Seen Lower Next Week On Weak Exports

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) --Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade slightly lower next week due to recent export weakness, said palm oil trader David Ng.  

Short-Term Rates End Steady On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates closed steady today following Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) operations to absorb surplus liquidity from the financial system. 

Malaysia’s Economy Grows 5.1 Pct in 2024, In Line With Govt's Target

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy grew by 5.1 per cent in 2024, up from 3.6 per cent in 2023, aligning with the government’s target of 4.8 per cent to 5.3 per cent year-on-year.

CPO Futures Decline On Weak Demand Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Thursday, dragged down by concerns over weak demand in the coming weeks, a dealer said.