MIDF Expects Westports To Achieve 4.2 Pct Container Volume Growth For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- MIDF Research expects Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volume in the second half of 2024 (2H FY2024) to increase by 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to achieve a full-year growth target of 4.2 per cent.

Petron: No Disruption To Petroleum Products Supply Amid Refinery Maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd's (Petron Malaysia) refinery at Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, will undergo a maintenance shutdown for eight weeks to facilitate repairs to its furnaces.

CPO Futures Close Higher Amid Middle East Tensions, Crude Oil Rally

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, bolstered by strength in the crude oil market amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, said palm oil trader David Ng.

MPOC Welcomes EU's Decision To Delay EUDR Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has commended the European Commission’s (EC) decision to delay the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until Dec 30, 2025.

Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry Must Diversify To Sustain Global Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) —  Malaysia’s semiconductor industry must diversify and go beyond its heavy reliance on multinational corporations and manufacturing capabilities to secure its position in the global market, especially in the face of potential disruptions, said Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli.

Ringgit Opens Higher vs Greenback AS Investors Await NFP Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the greenback on Friday, gaining support ahead of the release of the United States (US) Nonfarm Payroll (NFP) data later today.

Provide Tax Exemptions To Enhance ESG Ratings Of Rubber Gloves Sector - MARGMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) hopes the government will provide better tax exemptions for them in Budget 2025 to enhance the sector’s environment, social, and governance (ESG) ratings.

MIDF Research Expects Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Momentum To Sustain

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's positive economic momentum is expected to be sustained in the coming months as the Leading Index (LI) grew at 5.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2024. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Trends In Regional Futures Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday due to an uptrend in the regional rubber futures market and gains in benchmark crude oil prices amid mixed Chinese economic data, a dealer said.

DHL Express Announces 6.9 Pct Price Increase For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- International express services provider DHL Express today announced an average price increase of 6.9 per cent for 2025, effective from Jan 1.

Rubber Market Is Expected To Trade At Equilibrium Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade at equilibrium with supply and demand dynamics off-setting each other as trading activities will be curtailed to a certain extent due to the coming Golden Week holidays in China, said industry expert Denis Low.

BNM Seeks Feedback On Three-year Roadmap For Full Transition To MYOR/MYOR-i 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is seeking feedback on a proposed three-year roadmap for the full transition to Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR) and Malaysia Islamic Overnight Rate (MYOR-i) alongside the cessation of the Kuala Lumpur Interbank Offered Rate (KLIBOR).