CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,500 Per Tonne On Biodiesel Expansion - MPOC

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.

Fee Review To Ensure SC's Long-term Financial Sustainability - Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said its recent fee review aims to ensure the regulator’s long-term financial sustainability, given its current revenue structure is closely tied to market activity.

CPO Prices Seen Strengthened By Global Biodiesel Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to be supported by demand tailwinds such as higher blending mandates announced by the United States (US) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), said CGS International Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday Amid Mixed Regional Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia settled marginally higher at midday, amid mixed performance in regional markets due to uncertainty over the outcome of the West Asia crisis.

Gold Futures End Higher As US Tariff Uncertainty Persists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished higher on Wednesday as US tariff uncertainty continues.

CPO Prices To Consolidate Within Range Of RM4,000-RM4,300 Per Tonne In March -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are projected to consolidate within the range of RM4,000 per tonne to RM4,300 per tonne in March 2026, supported by tightening near-term supply, improving Indian demand and firm United States soybean oil prices. 

OMV Tax On local CKD Vehicles Will Not Burden B40, M40 -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The full implementation of the open market value (OMV) tax structure for locally assembled Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicles will not burden the B40 and M40 income groups, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said today.

RHB IB Maintains 2026 Inflation Forecast At 1.8 Pct On Firmer Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its 2026 inflation projection at 1.8 per cent (2025: 1.4 per cent), near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, reflecting firmer domestic demand.

HLIB Maintains 2026 CPO Price Projection At RM4,200 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is maintaining its crude palm oil (CPO) price assumption of RM4,200 per metric tonne (mt) and earnings forecasts for 2026 for now, pending a review following Indonesia’s recent move to delay the implementation of its B50 mandate.

CPO Prices To Stay Range-bound At RM4,000-RM4,300 per Tonne In February -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil prices (CPO) are expected to remain range-bound between RM4,000 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne in February due to seasonal declines in production and stocks, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

AM Best Affirms Japan P&I Credit Ratings As Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of The Japan Ship Owners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Japan P&I), with a stable outlook.

Sarawak To Introduce Carbon Levy On Oil, Gas And Energy Sectors - Abang Johari

KUCHING, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will be introducing a carbon levy on facilities in the oil, gas and energy sectors this year, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.