CPO Futures End Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, influenced by declining soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Kyrgyz President Meets Malaysian Company Officials, Discusses Investment Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Kyrgyz Republic President Sadyr Zhaparov today attended a meeting session with representatives of Malaysian companies to explore business cooperation and investment opportunities between the two countries.

Malaysia Gains Preferential Palm Oil Market Access, Recognition Through MEEPA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has gained preferential market access and recognition for its sustainable palm oil following the signing of the Malaysia-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Economic Partnership Agreement (MEEPA).

MPBC Gathers Over 250 Members To Boost Malaysia–Pakistan Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- More than 250 members of the Malaysia–Pakistan Business Council (MPBC) gathered alongside Malaysian government agencies to foster trade and investment between the two countries.

Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Has Strong Potential To Expand In Central Asia, With Uzbekistan As Gateway - Fadillah

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has great potential to expand its market in Central Asia by further strengthening bilateral cooperation with Uzbekistan, which could serve as the best platform and gateway into the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude, Soybean Oil Prices

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, dragged by weaker crude oil and soybean oil prices. 

Fadillah Urges More Uzbek Companies, Investors To Explore Malaysian Market

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today invited more Uzbek companies and investors to explore the Malaysian market.

Malaysia Can Be Springboard For Pakistan’s Exports To Gain Foothold Into ASEAN -- Business Official

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia can serve as a springboard for Pakistani exports to penetrate the broader ASEAN market, a move that will also help Islamabad rectify its persistent trade deficit with Putrajaya.

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 Mostly Higher On Firmer Crude, Soybean Oil

By K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today, supported by firmer crude oil and soybean oil prices. 

Malaysia Signs Economic Partnership Deal With Switzerland, Norway, Iceland And Liechtenstein

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states have signed an economic partnership agreement, opening a new chapter for Malaysia’s trade, investment and economic relations with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.