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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.
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SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bearish next week owing to the expectation of rising palm oil production, said a trader.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Higher palm product prices and seasonally stronger fresh fruit bunch (FFB) output are expected to lift most planters’ upstream earnings in the upcoming results season starting Nov 5, particularly on a quarter-on-quarter basis, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is calling for a groundbreaking initiative that integrates carbon trading to provide a stable income for rural communities in Sarawak.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s global leadership in rubber glove exports during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period hinges on a sustained emphasis on high-value manufacturing, digitalisation, sustainability and labour market reforms.
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KUCHING, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa) said the federal government’s allocation of RM1.4 billion for oil palm replanting under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) is a timely move to rejuvenate ageing plantations, particularly for independent smallholders in the state.
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KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic coffee market is valued at US$1.05 billion (US$1=RM4.23), with over 6,400 cafes operating nationwide, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.
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KOTA BHARU, June 21 (Bernama) -- The government is exploring new markets for Malaysia’s palm oil in an effort to reduce the nation’s reliance on major exporting markets affected by geopolitical conflicts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, citing a lack of clear demand catalysts and mixed earnings prospects across both upstream and downstream segments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to average at RM4,200 per tonne in 2025 due to a high price premium enjoyed by palm oil over soyabean oil in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga Research).