MPOB Ramps Up R&D On Oil Palm Seedlings To Boost Oil Palm Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is intensifying its research and development (R&D) efforts to produce superior oil palm variants which could boost the nation’s oil palm productivity and output without expanding the plantation area.

Company Secretaries Should Act Without Fear Or Favour -- MAICSA President

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The role of company secretaries in Malaysia has transformed dramatically over the years.

ALPS Global Aims To Raise US$100 Mln Via Nasdaq IPO

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) – Integrated biotech group ALPS Global Holding Bhd, which is en route to a Nasdaq listing in the fourth quarter of 2024, aims to raise US$100 million to fund its expansion, clinical studies, and manufacturing plant.

QNET Makes Improvements To Health Products Using Latest Technology

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- QNET, a global direct sales network that focuses on lifestyle and wellness, has made several improvements to its health products using the latest technology.

Increased Funding, Industry And TVET Institutions Collaboration Needed To Empower Youth

From Mohd Ashraf Syafiq Mazlan

LYON, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- An increase in allocation for the 2025 Budget, along with close collaboration between industry players and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, is necessary to produce more highly skilled youth in the country. 

India Hikes Import Tax On Palm Oil, Other Edible Oils By 20 Pct

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has hiked import tax on palm oil and other edible oils by 20 per cent, a move seen as helping local oilseed farmers.

India Removes Minimum Price Restriction On Basmati Rice, Onion Exports

By Shakir Husain

NEW DELHI, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- India has removed the minimum price bar for basmati rice and onion exports, with the country's trade minister hailing the decision as beneficial to farmers.

SC, MyCreative Launch Batik Competition To Promote Malaysian Heritage Globally

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has partnered with Kumpulan MyCreative Ventures to launch a batik design competition aimed at showcasing Malaysian batik heritage on the global stage.

Bursa Malaysia Set To Consolidate Next Week Amid Strength In Global Equities

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to consolidate within the 1,630-1,670 range next week, offering accumulation opportunities and potentially setting the stage for an upward move as market sentiment improves.

Ringgit Likely To Continue Uptrend Next Week, Trading At 4.28-4.29 Against US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to continue its uptrend next week, trading at 4.28 to 4.29 against the US dollar, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Sept 17-18. 

Gold Futures To Trade In Consolidation Mode Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) is likely to trade in consolidation mode next week, ahead of the United States (US) Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting on Sept 17-18. 

CPO Futures Expected To Trade Lower Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) — Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade on a downward bias next week, given the persistent weak demand seen recently, a dealer said.