Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Up 5.9 Pct In June 2025 -- DOSM

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.

Bangladesh Seeks More Malaysian Investment To Drive Sustainable, High-growth Economy -- Muhammad Yunus

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bangladesh is seeking greater Malaysian investment to strengthen its economy and build a high-growth, sustainable future, said Chief Adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.

Matsuura City To Export Frozen Fried Aji Fish To Malaysia -- Jetro Nagasaki

MATSUURA (JAPAN), Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Matsuura city, located in the northern part of Nagasaki prefecture, is expected to export the popular Japanese fried horse mackerel or aji fish to Malaysia soon.

Singapore Upgrades 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 1.5 To 2.5 Pct

SINGAPORE, Aug 12 (Bernama) --  Singapore has upgraded its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 1.5 to 2.5 per cent to reflect the better-than-expected performance of the country’s economy in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025).

Modenas Marks 30th Anniversary With Export Growth Drive, Bigger Product Lineup

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) is charting an ambitious growth path with plans to expand its product lineup, boost exports and scale up production capacity in the coming years, as it celebrates three decades of operations.

CPO Exports Remain Important To Help Malaysia Maintain Market Share - KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) exports continue to play an important role in the palm oil industry, as they help ensure that Malaysia does not lose market share to its closest competitor, Indonesia.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Slow Rise In Stock Levels, Strong Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending last week’s rally, supported by a slower-than-expected rise in stock levels and strong export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Palm Oil Exports Increase 3.82 Pct; CPO Output Up 7.09 Pct In July -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports increased by 3.82 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.30 million tonnes in July from 1.26 million tonnes in June, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Rally To 5th Day, Ends Above 1,560 Resistance Level

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally for the fifth consecutive day, breaching the 1,560 resistance level, underpinned by renewed investor appetite for data centre plays, and improving signals from geopolitical trade negotiations.

SME Bank Empowers 5,735 Entrepreneurs In 1H 2025, Up 158 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia (SME Bank) has empowered 5,735 entrepreneurs in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), an increase of 158 per cent against the 2,225 entrepreneurs recorded in 1H 2024.

Foreign Investors Turn Net Buyers Of US$996 Mln In Asian Markets Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors turned net buyers in Asian markets last week, reversing the previous week’s outflow, recording an inflow of US$996 million (US$1=RM4.23), with Taiwan recording the highest purchases in the region.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Lower Next Week On Higher Output Concerns

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade lower next week, amid expectations of higher production and stock levels.