Malaysia Airports Strengthens International Connectivity Via New Routes

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has strengthened its international connectivity with the introduction of new airline routes in February 2025.

Malaysia’s Trade Performance Registers 5.9 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM223.89 Bln - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

CPO Prices Seen Trading At RM4,400 To RM4,600 A Tonne In March - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) prices are projected to fluctuate between RM4,400 and RM4,600 per tonne in March 2025, influenced by increased competition from abundant and competitively priced soybean oil in the global market.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Weaker Regional Markets, Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by weaker advice from regional rubber markets and declining oil prices, said a dealer. 

Foreign Investors Extend Buying Streak In Malaysia’s Corporate Bonds - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Despite global market volatility, foreign investors have remained net buyers of Malaysia’s Private Debt Securities (PDS) for five consecutive months, underscoring confidence in the country’s corporate bond market.

Kenanga Research Keeps Overweight On Plantations Amid Supply Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Research has maintained its “overweight” rating on the plantation sector, citing strong crude palm oil (CPO) prices and a persistent global supply deficit despite weaker exports.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Pace

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on weaker export pace, said palm oil trader David Ng. 

Palm Oil Exports Ease By 16.27 Pct To 1.00 Mln Tonnes In February 2025 -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports in February 2025 eased by 16.27 per cent to 1.00 million tonnes from 1.19 million tonnes in January 2025, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB). 

CPO Expected To Trade Higher In RM4,300-RM4,500 Range Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade higher next week, ranging between RM4,300 and RM4,500 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

IPG Inactive For February 2025, No Payments For The Month

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) has announced that the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) is inactive in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak in February, and therefore, no payments will be made for this month. 

Malaysia's Feb PMI Rises To 49.7, Highest Since Last August – S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 49.7 in February 2025, the highest reading since last August, S&P Global said.