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.

Govt's Investment Injection In Sapura Energy 'A Beacon Of Hope' For Vendors

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The government’s RM1.1 billion investment in Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) is a crucial lifeline for vendors grappling with severe cash flow challenges due to outstanding payments, amounting to approximately more than RM10 million, offering a much-needed boost to the local oil and gas ecosystem.

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.

HLIB Optimistic SMRT's Path To Profitability, Main Market Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is confident SMRT Holdings Bhd is on track to fully eliminate accumulated losses and shift to retained earnings, positioning it for a transfer to the Main Market with stronger earnings expected in financial year 2025 (FY2025).

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. 

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.8 Pct In January 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.8 per cent to 30,342 tonnes in January 2025, compared to 38,299 tonnes in December 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Wholesale, Retail Trade Up 4.6 Pct Y-o-y To RM148.9 Bln In January 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's wholesale and retail trade sector began the year with total sales of RM148.9 billion in January, a 4.6 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

SME Bank Projects Malaysia’s Growth At 4.5-5.0 Pct For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s growth is projected to range between 4.5 per cent and 5.0 per cent, reflecting positive sentiment in the overall economy, according to the Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank).

Malaysia's IPI Up 2.1 Pct In January 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) increased by 2.1 per cent year-on-year in January 2025, led by growth in manufacturing sector output, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector Sales Up 3.5 Pct To RM158.1 Bln In January 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector sales value increased by 3.5 per cent in January 2025 (December 2024: 5.7 per cent) amounting to RM158.1 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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.

Maintenance Fees: A Snowball That Can Trigger An Avalanche

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The issue of unpaid maintenance fees is a snowballing crisis, that, if unaddressed, can escalate into a major threat to property value and living conditions.