KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) anticipates crude palm oil (CPO) prices to remain supported at RM4,500 per tonne in the near term, backed by stronger biodiesel economics, elevated crude oil prices, and a possible onset of El Niño.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar and other major currencies in early trade on Friday, supported by resilient Malaysia trade data for March.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day winning streak to close marginally lower today, as profit-taking followed mixed performances across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar on Monday, remaining in a tight range as markets kept a close watch on developments in West Asia.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 20 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation reported a mixed but generally stronger operational performance for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, according to data released by the company.
By Farhana Poniman
GEORGE TOWN, April 19 (Bernama) -- Despite rising geopolitical uncertainties, a sustained global semiconductor upcycle is expected to drive Penang’s economic growth through 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) expects the country’s plastics manufacturing industry to experience continued volatility in the near to medium term amid the West Asia crisis.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher amid the rise in crude oil prices that continued to lend support to market sentiment, a trader said.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal exports recorded RM68.52 billion in 2025, marking a 10.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) increase, showing sustained global demand and the industry’s resilience amid evolving geopolitical challenges, said the Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by optimism that renewed US-Iran talks could ease tensions along key global oil routes.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today on profit-taking following recent gains, said an analyst.
PUTRAJAYA, April 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for palm oil is expected to continue increasing from traditional importing countries such as China and India, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty as well as their need to ensure energy and food security.
