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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking following calls by an Indonesian industry group to delay the B50 biodiesel mandate.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Petronas’ decision to import additional liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States (US) is subject to its capabilities and the country's needs, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia can be the “beneficiary window” in greater economic connectivity between ASEAN and the populous South Asia region, with Bangladesh’s central position as a strategic trade, production and investment hub offering immense business opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Any decisions on and review of upstream assets will be left entirely to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) without political interference, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- China-based high-technology semiconductor company Ferrotec’s RM550 million investment in Pasir Gudang, Johor, through subsidiary Ferrotec Power Semiconductor Malaysia Sdn Bhd has been realised and is expected to record an annual export value of RM600 million.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) extended gains on Wednesday, lifted by strength in global vegetable oil markets and upbeat export sentiment, said Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani.
BANGKOK, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Thailand has established the Ministry of Commerce One Stop Service (MOC OSS) Centre to assist Thai businesses in responding to United States (US) tariff measures, offering comprehensive trade services ranging from tax advisory to market expansion to help reduce export costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has called on Malaysian investors to explore the vast business opportunities in Bangladesh, underpinned by the country’s youthful, creative and huge population.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its uptrend today, supported by expectations of strong export performance in the coming weeks, said palm oil trader David Ng.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2025 is expected to attract over 45,000 trade visitors and will feature 2,300 booths representing 45 countries.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, driven by the stable benchmark crude oil prices as sentiment was boosted by fresh optimism over the United States (US)-China tariff truce extension, said a dealer.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Natural rubber (NR) production increased by 5.9 per cent to 25,679 tonnes in June 2025 versus 24,256 tonnes in May 2025, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM) today.
