By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by high stock levels and profit-taking activities.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 16 (Bernama) -- As global agriculture and agrifood supply chains encounter rising costs and supply uncertainties, alternative protein products are emerging as a potential growth area, especially in the animal feed sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), surpassing the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent with robust domestic demand, investment activities and export continued to drive growth, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
LABUAN, May 15 (Bernama) -- The unresolved conflict involving Iran is expected to indirectly drive more active oil drilling activities in Sabah waters, said Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) Oil and Gas Bureau chairman Masnawi Nawe.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
ALMETYEVSK (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) -- Tatneft, a top-five largest oil company in Russia, is open to explore potential collaboration in petrochemicals, refining and sustainable energy initiatives with Petronas.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive day on Thursday, tracking losses in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.
RAWANG, May 14 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) intends to produce the Ativa hybrid model locally, said its president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Destini Bhd’s unit, Destini Oil Services Sdn Bhd (DOS), has secured a significant contract from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) for tubular running services (TRS).
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their bearish run on Wednesday, weighed down by expectations of higher palm oil output in the second half of the year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026, supported by the persistent concerns over tight natural rubber supply across major producing countries and a decline in local rubber production, a dealer said.
From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.
