Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Downward Bias Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with a downward bias amid ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low. 

Industry Stakeholders Call For Stronger Collaboration To Unlock Oil Palm Biomass Utilisation

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Industry stakeholders have urged stronger collaboration and more coherent policy direction to accelerate the use of oil palm biomass in supporting Malaysia’s low-carbon goals.

Malaysia 1Q GDP Estimated To Expand 4.4 Pct, Driven By Domestic Activities, Steady Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Close Lower, Weighed Down By Concerns Over Rising Output

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower for the fourth consecutive day today, pressured by concerns over rising output in the coming weeks. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Raw Materials Supply Shortage Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today supported by raw materials supply shortage concerns due to wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.

Lower Soybean Oil Prices, Rising Output Concerns Continue To Drag CPO Futures Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) ended lower for the third straight day today, in line with lower soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). 

The Exchange Asia And ESGAM Sign MoU To Launch ESG PLUS 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) – The Exchange Asia, through Magnate Media Sdn Bhd, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ESG Association Malaysia (ESGAM) to strengthen the credibility of the ESG PLUS Awards as a regional platform that adheres to international environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

Rubber Market Eases Slightly Amid Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today, following weaker regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

MSB Global Unveils Plans For EV Charger, Lubricant Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- MSB Global Group Bhd is accelerating its diversification efforts, with plans to launch an in-house electric vehicle (EV) charger brand by the second quarter of 2025 (2Q2025), while also preparing to transition from a trading-based business to a lubricant manufacturer.

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Signals Stronger Malaysia-China Ties, Boosts Economic Prospects - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. 

Gold Futures End Higher For Fourth Consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher for the fourth straight day of trading today, driven by stronger ringgit and equity market, said an analyst.