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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A potentially record-strength El Nino could weigh on economic growth in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand from late 2026 into the third quarter (3Q) of 2027, with Indonesia and Thailand likely to be hit earlier than Malaysia, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.
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.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by lower crude oil prices and improving supply conditions, according to industry expert Denis Low.
