CSL, Adbri Start Battery-Powered Bulk Carrier Operations In South Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The CSL Group (CSL) and Adbri have commenced operations of MV Yampu, described by the companies as the world's first battery-powered self-unloading bulk carrier, representing a major milestone for Australian manufacturing, maritime innovation and lower-emissions supply chains.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Shares Down 0.45 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) share price slid 0.45 per cent in early trade today, following a recent third-quarter (3Q FY2026) net loss for the current financial year.

Petronas Dagangan's Share Price Up 1.60 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s share price rose 1.60 per cent in early trade on Wednesday after the company posted a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

McDonald’s Malaysia, TNB Deepen Clean Energy Partnership

BATU KAWAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) – McDonald’s Malaysia is expanding its renewable energy partnership with the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through rooftop solar installations, renewable electricity sourcing and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities as part of efforts to strengthen sustainability across its restaurant network.

CPO Futures Expected To Stay Bullish Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, supported by persistent weather concerns and Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme.

Apex Securities Raises 2026 Malaysia Export Growth Forecast To 26.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has raised its 2026 export forecast for Malaysia to 26.2 per cent from 16.3 per cent, underpinned by robust export growth in the first seven months of the year.

CPO Futures End Higher For Fourth Straight Session On Supply Concerns, Soybean Oil Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session.

Segamat Inland Port Targets More Than 6,000 TEUs Until Year-End

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

SEGAMAT, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Segamat Inland Port (SIP) aims to handle over 6,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers by the end of this year, following the resumption of its operations in late June.

BMI Raises 2026 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,453 On Tight Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has raised its 2026 average price forecast for front-month crude palm oil (CPO) futures listed on Bursa Malaysia to RM4,453 per tonne, up from RM4,300 per tonne forecast it had maintained since October 2025.

Malaysia GDP Can Grow Above 5 Pct In 2026, Expectation Not Overly Optimistic - Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Expectations for Malaysia’s economy to grow by more than five per cent in 2026 are not overly optimistic, given its strong first-half performance, resilient global trade and rising foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in data centres, semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

CPO Prices To Remain Above RM4,600 In September On Tightening Supply, Geopolitical Disruptions -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain firm above RM4,600 per tonne in September, supported by tightening supply fundamentals and continued geopolitical disruptions to global trade flows, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).