Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by weaker regional rubber futures, a dealer said.

Brent Crude To Remain Elevated In Fourth Quarter 2026 - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Brent crude will remain elevated in the fourth quarter of 2026, trading between US$95 and US$100 per barrel toward the year-end, supported by persistent Strait of Hormuz disruptions, rising risks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and constrained West Asia exports, said Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) today.

Profit-taking Seen Weighing On CPO Futures Next Week, Prices At RM4,400-RM4,500 Per Tonne

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade between RM4,400 per tonne and RM4,500 per tonne next week, with profit-taking likely to weigh on the market amid ample palm oil stocks.

Investment Banks Remain Positive On Plantation Counters Amid Higher Crude Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Plantation counters remained in focus as investment banks maintained a positive stance following a surge in Brent crude oil prices beyond US$100 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Supported By Manufacturing, Data Centres, Says S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook remains resilient, supported by strong manufacturing activity, sustained infrastructure investment and a rapidly expanding data centre sector, said S&P Global Ratings.

Oil Price Seen At US$95-US$110 On Sustained Hormuz Impairment, Refinery Outage And Inventory Draws

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Global oil prices are expected to range between US$95 and US$110 per barrel following a core risk-adjusted price regime due to sustained Hormuz impairment, additional refinery outages and accelerating inventory draws, says an economist.

Getting Nuclear Power Into Energy Mix Inevitable, Malaysia Lays The Groundwork

By Arul Rajoo Durar Raj and Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been actively laying the groundwork to pave the way for a possible nuclear application in the country's energy mix, although it may not materialise in the foreseeable future.

BYD To Unveil Malaysia EV Development Plan Within A Week

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

SHENZHEN, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd is expected to announce within a week its next move for further expansion in Malaysia, amid questions over whether the automaker will collaborate with a local partner or establish its own manufacturing facility.

CPO Futures Mostly Higher As Soybean Oil Prices Strengthen

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Friday, tracking stronger soybean oil prices.

China's Mingyang Eyes Bigger Role In Malaysia’s Energy Transition Under NETR

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

GUANGZHOU, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Chinese clean energy giant Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co. Ltd is looking to deepen its footprint in Malaysia across offshore wind, solar, battery energy storage and hydrogen, positioning its technologies to support the country's ambitions under the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by stronger Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices. 

Close Coordination Crucial To Minimise El Nino Impact On Manufacturers -- FMM

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Close coordination between the governments, authorities and manufacturers will be crucial to minimise disruptions to industrial operations should Malaysia face a severe and prolonged El Nino, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).