CPO Futures Down On Profit-taking, B50 Delay & Weak China Vegoil Prices

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.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Global Vegetable Oil Prices, Firm Exports

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.

FBM KLCI Highest In Four Months On US Rate Cut Hopes

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its winning streak to seven consecutive sessions, with the FBM KLCI closing at a four-month high, driven by US July inflation data that came in slightly below expectations at 2.7 per cent, boosting hopes of a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut in September.

Pepper Prices On Continuous Uptrend This Year - Chan Foong Hin

TAWAU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The local pepper industry recorded continuous price increases in the first seven months of this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

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.

Public Gold Customer Base To Hit 2.3 Mln By End-2025, Mulls Indonesia, Thailand And UAE Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Robust demand for gold is expected to raise Public Gold Marketing Sdn Bhd’s customer base to 2.3 million by the end of the year from 2.2 million currently.

Rubber Market Likely To Face Volatility Next Week As New US Tariffs Take Effect

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to experience volatility next week as new United States (US) tariffs take effect, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). 

US Tariff Rate To Have No Impact On Nation's Commodities Market - Johari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The United States’ move to impose a 19 per cent reciprocal tariff rate on Malaysian goods will not have any impact on the competitiveness of Malaysia’s commodities in the global market, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Gold Futures' Performance To Reflect Market Responses To FOMC Stance, US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is set to take its cue from United States (US) COMEX gold amid market responses to the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) recent stance and new US tariffs on trading partners.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Downward Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a downward bias next week due to the expectation of weak demand, palm oil trader David Ng said.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in a narrow range but with a downward bias next week, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Achieving 13MP Ambitions Depends On Strong Political Will, Execution -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.