Global Consumer Tech Market To Reach US$1.29 Trillion By 2025, NIQ Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Global Consumer Tech & Durables sales are projected to reach US$1.29 trillion in 2025, driven by emerging markets, replacement cycles, and premium innovation, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) latest Consumer Tech Industry Trends 2025 report.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices and higher export estimates, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Palm Oil Prices To Stabilise In Near Term Amid Rising Demand From India - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Palm oil prices are expected to stabilise in the near term, driven by a recovery in production and demand from key importing markets such as India, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Local Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upward momentum in regional rubber markets, said a dealer.

Bank Deposits Growth Slows To 3 Percent In 2H 2024 On Rising Costs, Debt Repayment - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Banking system deposits grew at a slower pace of three per cent in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024), driven by the slower growth of deposits from resident businesses, partly due to higher costs and debt repayment.

Rubber Market Closes Higher As It Tracks Regional Trend

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded to close higher on Thursday as it rode the upward momentum of regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

Rubber Market Rebounds, Tracking Positive Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market rebounded on  Friday, bolstered by the upward momentum in regional rubber markets and steady benchmark crude oil prices as the ringgit weakened against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

Rubber Market Closes Higher On Tightening Supply Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by the tightening natural rubber (NR) supply due to the wintering season, according to a dealer.

Banking Sector Remains Bullish; Dividend Expected At 5.0-6.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian banking sector remains bullish as it provides  a good shelter from Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Maybank Likely To Shine In The Current Market Climate - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) is expected to shine in the current market climate as investors seek refuge from the uncertainties surrounding United States (US) President Donald Trump 2.0, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Paris Baguette Goes Big In Malaysia With New Halal Bakery Factory

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- SPC Group’s newly established halal-certified food hub in Johor is set to play a pivotal role in the company’s global expansion while reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a key player in the international halal food industry.