Malaysia Should Broaden Tax Base, Improve Subsidy Targeting To Withstand Future Shocks – IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Conflicting Price Factors

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the second consecutive day today, with SMR 20 recording a sharp decline in line with weaker regional rubber futures markets.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Export Demand, Energy Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains to close higher for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by stronger October export demand.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Thai Supply Outlook

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures as expectations of increased raw material supply from Thailand during its peak production season weighed on sentiment.

FBM KLCI Opens Higher On Bargain-Hunting, Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, maintaining a cautious but positive tone, supported by continued bargain-hunting activities and resilient domestic fundamentals.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by firmer soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of the United States inflation data due tomorrow, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Tracking Regional Rubber Futures

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures amid lower benchmark crude oil prices.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry Must Strike Balance Between Sustainability, Profitability – MPOA

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil industry must balance sustainability with long-term profitability and growth, while ensuring that rising compliance costs do not disproportionately burden smallholders, said Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) chief executive officer Roslin Azmy Hassan.

Malaysia Targets MEUFTA Signing By End-June 2027 - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) — Malaysia aims to sign the Malaysia-European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) by the end of June 2027, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. 

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, led by the banking and energy counters.