Smallholder Support Key To Strengthening Agri-Commodity Value Chain -- Noraini

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Support for smallholders must progress in tandem with efforts to strengthen the entire agri-commodity value chain to ensure that industry growth also benefits these groups, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad. 

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday, buoyed by expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike following stronger-than-expected US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

BNM Holds OPR At 2.75 Pct As Growth Resilient, Inflation Contained

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Sustainable economic growth, as well as contained inflation, were among the factors that led Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Malaysia’s Fuel Supply Stable, But Oil Prices May Remain Elevated For 2-3 Years -- Nurhisham

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s fuel supply remains stable despite lower global supply levels, with the government confident it can secure sufficient supplies through to the end of the year, said the Prime Minister’s economic adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

CPO Futures Likely To See Profit-taking Next Week Amid High Stock Levels

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to see profit-taking next week amid high stock levels in Malaysia and Indonesia, said a dealer.

CPO Futures Close Lower As Weak Soybean Oil, Higher Stock Expectations Weigh

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures, said a dealer.

CGTN: China-Egypt Ties Deepen Through Trade, Investment 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- China-Egypt cooperation has expanded beyond major industrial projects to encompass broader trade, investment and strategic ties, with the Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone emerging as a key example of bilateral economic collaboration, according to an article published by China Global Television Network (CGTN).

Malaysia Needs Managed Energy Transition That Recognises Current Realities And Long-term Ambitions - Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs a managed energy transition that recognises both its current realities and long-term ambitions, Minister of Economy  Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said today. 

Malaysia, Indonesia Eye Further Growth In RM114 Bln Bilateral Trade - Johari

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Indonesia have significant scope to expand bilateral trade beyond the RM114 billion recorded last year by strengthening trade facilitation and improving cross-border goods movement.

BNM Maintains OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its meeting today.

Agrobank’s strategic Financing Boosts Growth Of SG1 Premium Pineapple Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Agrobank continues to strengthen its role as an agricultural development financial institution by channelling pineapple industry development financing to Ning Planters Sdn Bhd to support the development of the Sarawak Gold 1 (SG1) premium pineapple industry.

CPO Futures End Lower Amid Soybean Oil Weakness, Softer Exports

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in soybean oil futures and after recent softer exports of palm oil.