Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week On Weaker Crude Oil, Ample Stocks

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and ample palm oil stocks.

CPO Futures Rebound, Snap Three-day Losing Streak On Stronger Export Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close mostly higher on Friday, supported by stronger export estimates that offset pressure from weaker crude oil prices.

MSPO Certification Shields Palm Oil Industry, Guarantees Future Of Smallholders

BATU PAHAT, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is not just a certificate, but rather a 'shield' for the country's palm oil industry as well as guaranteeing the future of smallholders.

MPOA Appoints Mohd Haris As Chairman For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has appointed Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad as its new chairman for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Lee Yeow Chor, who held the role for the last six years.

CPO Futures Extend Loss For Third Day On Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive trading day, pressured by weaker crude oil prices.

Implementation Of B15 Will Not Affect Cooking Oil Supply, Food Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The implementation of increasing the biodiesel blend to B15 will not affect the supply of cooking oil and the domestic food industry because the additional palm oil usage only represents about 1.5 per cent of the country's total palm oil supply.

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.

Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at Thursday’s open, supported by bargain hunting in utilities and telecommunications stocks.

CPO Extends Losses, Tracks Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in the crude oil market.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday tracking weaker crude oil prices, according to a trader.