APAC Offshore Spending Remains Stable Post-West Asia Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific (APAC) offshore spending remains broadly stable post-West Asia conflict, with Southeast Asia (SEA) estimated to see a 12 per cent increase in greenfield capital expenditure (capex) to more than US$100 billion (US$1 = RM4.08), reflecting stronger prioritisation of new offshore developments, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) today.

Strong El Nino To Keep CPO Prices Elevated Through 2H 2026, Peak In 1H 2027 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) and peak in the first half of 2027 (1H 2027), driven by a very strong El Nino expected to hit Southeast Asia later this year.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil & Palm Olein

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, buoyed by stronger performances in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade and palm olein futures on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, a trader said.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Banking, Plantation Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in banking and plantation counters.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed, Supported By Regional Futures Gains

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and expectations of a new tyre plant in Selangor.

First Interim Profit Distribution Of RM126.9 Mln To Benefit 72,000 FELCRA Participants

MARAN, July 6 (Bernama) --  Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced FELCRA Bhd’s first interim distributable profit for 2026, amounting to RM126.9 million.

Johor Smallholder Generates RM126,000 income From RM15,000 Govt Aid - MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- A RM15,000 government assistance has helped an oil palm smallholder in Batu Pahat, Johor generate nearly RM126,000 in gross income in less than three years through an integrated duck farming project under the Livestock and Oil Palm Integration Incentive Scheme.

Tomei Calls For Import Duty Waiver On Stamped Gold Bars

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Tomei Consolidated Bhd hopes the government will exempt imported stamped gold bars from the 10 per cent import duty to keep gold investment affordable for ordinary Malaysians.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Within RM4,200-RM4,300 Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM4,200 to RM4,300 next week, due to anticipated profit-taking activities and mixed supply-and-demand signals, said an industry trader.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways With Lower Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week, weighed by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the stalled United States (US)-Iran peace deal.

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Rising Output, Stocks Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its losses to close lower on Friday, weighed by concerns over rising production and expectations of higher stock levels.