Agriculture Sector Records 3.1 Per Cent Growth In 2024, Driven By Palm Oil

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

CPO Futures Close Mix On Weaker Output Expectations

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- CPO futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Wednesday, as expectations of weaker output provided support despite the mixed sentiment, said palm oil trader David Ng.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Stronger Export Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- CPO futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains to close higher on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of stronger palm oil demand, according to a trader.

JPG Consolidates JPG Greenergy Ventures, Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 23 (Bernama) — Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has enhanced its strategic position in the renewable energy (RE) sector by consolidating JPG Greenergy Ventures Sdn Bhd (JPGGV) as a wholly owned subsidiary. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on stronger export demand, mainly due to the recent price weakness, a trader said.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Rising Stock Levels

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, weighed down by rising stock levels.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Stocks, Weak Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today due to rising stock levels.

CPO Prices To Remain Range-bound Between RM3,800 And RM4,100 A Tonne In January 2026 -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s crude palm oil prices are expected to remain range-bound between RM3,800 and RM4,100 a tonne in January 2026, underpinned by a balanced supply-demand outlook, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). 

Malaysia’s Exports Rise 7.0 Pct To RM135.0 Bln In November 2025 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s exports rose 7.0 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM135.0 billion in November 2025, underpinned by stronger external demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by gains in the soybean oil market.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, reversing earlier losses, supported by a recovery in the soybean oil market.