Rubber Market Closes Higher After US Delays China Tariffs

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market ended higher on Tuesday in line with most of its regional peers as sentiment was lifted after the United States (US) delayed imposing tariffs on China, a dealer said.

KL Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday amid a weaker showing in the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

MPOC Forecasts Seasonal Drop In Palm Oil Exports For January, February 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports are expected to experience a seasonal decline in January and February this year, primarily due to a drop in production, said the Malaysia Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal An Important Step Forward, Says European Commission President

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.

Malaysia Trade Seen Growing In Line With WTO Outlook -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Salary Hike A Boon For Retail, Travel Sectors

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The government's move to raise the salaries of civil servants and the minimum wage is set to positively impact the retail and travel sectors, which rely heavily on consumer spending.

Profit-Taking Expected In CPO Market Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see profit-taking next week as traders pare their positions ahead of the Chinese New Year celebrations, according to Interband Group of Companies' senior palm oil trader, Jim Teh.

Rubber Market Set For Modest Rise Next Week Amid Steady Demand Ahead Of CNY Celebrations

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is likely to move up slightly next week, with steady demand ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration, said industry expert Denis Low. 

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Friday, despite facing some pressure due to weak demand.

KL Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Futures Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended the week on a lower note today amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer. 

Malaysia, Singapore Collaboration Key To Johor Bahru's Economic Growth

PETALING JAYA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Johor Bahru’s future as a major economic hub will largely depend on the successful collaboration between Malaysia’s federal and state governments, as well as their partnership with Singapore.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower again today on weaker soybean and crude oil prices.