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By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by stronger physical demand from China and higher crude oil prices, despite mixed regional rubber futures, a dealer said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of Indonesia's nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents an opportunity for Malaysia to strengthen its existing palm oil markets while expanding its market share in selected destinations.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia’s technology cluster.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.1 per cent to 20,198 tonnes in May 2026 from 18,515 tonnes in April 2026.
JAKARTA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral trade is projected to grow by 10 per cent this year to US$29.3 billion (US$1=RM4.07), supported by expanding cooperation in the halal sector and stronger market access between the two countries.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week as weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices continue to weigh on market sentiment.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday, weighed down by concerns over rising stock levels in the country, weaker-than-expected export performance and lower crude oil and soybean oil prices.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation’s (MATRADE) Global Sourcing Programme (GSP) has generated RM325.95 million in export sales for Malaysian aerospace companies.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Research houses have maintained their end-2026 forecast for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, citing BNM’s constructive assessment of Malaysia’s growth outlook and expectations of contained inflation.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to show resilient growth despite the ongoing West Asia conflict, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Friday amid continued caution over vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz as investors monitored geopolitical tension.
