CPO Futures Close Mixed Despite Higher Crude Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed today, despite higher crude oil prices, a trader said.

Govt Moves To Boost Resilience, Ensure Energy Supply, Contain Costs - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The government is not only focused on stabilising prices, but also on ensuring a secure energy supply and the availability of essential goods, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major and regional currencies but was flat against the US dollar today amid cautious sentiments over rising crude oil prices.

Rubber Market Lower Over Expectations Of Supply Increase, Concerns Over China's Zero-Tariff Policy

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower today, weighed by expectations of increased supply post-winter, a trader said. 

Labuan IBFC Records US$94 Bln In Total Assets In 2025 - Market Report

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) recorded total industry assets of US$94 billion (US$1=RM3.95) in 2025, up 13 per cent from the previous year, reflecting continued resilience and growth momentum across key sectors.

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Firmer Oil, Positive China Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in crude oil prices and positive data from China, a trader said.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Cautious Next Week Amid West Asia War, Rising Crude Prices

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures are expected to remain cautious in the near term as the lack of positive development in the war in West Asia has resulted in crude oil prices gradually climbing.

Rubber Market To See Some Volatility With Slight Downtrend Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to see some volatility next week with a slight downtrend amid the shortage of crude oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, said an industry expert Denis Low.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Rally In Energy Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed moderately higher today, tracking gains in energy prices,

Global Plastic Supply Disrupted, Govt Steps Up Efforts To Secure Additional Sources - Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Global plastic supply is currently being affected by disruptions to oil and gas production, as well as uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Industrial, Utilities Stocks Support

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, lifted by buying in heavyweight stocks led by industrial products and utilities counters, despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.