Brent Crude Oil Prices Expected To Average US$80-US$95 Per Barrel In 2027 - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices are expected to average between US$80 per barrel and US$95 per barrel in 2027, assuming a progressive restoration of West Asian oil exports and a recovery in global supply that outpaces demand growth, analysts said.

Perdasama Aims To Open Linyi-Malaysia Halal Hub, Create More Opportunities For Bumiputera Entrepreneurs

From Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong), Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Association of Malay Entrepreneurs and Traders (Perdasama) aims to establish a Linyi-Malaysia halal hub to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation and create broader opportunities for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to break into the huge Chinese market.

Commodity Prices To Rise 23 Pct This Year, Further Supply Shocks Expected As Oil Stocks Depleted - World Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Commodity prices are set to rise 23 per cent in 2026 as global shocks mount with the West Asia conflict having drawn down oil inventories and is set to push energy prices to a four-year high, according to the World Bank Group’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook released today. 

CPO Futures End Lower On High Stocks, Production Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by concerns over elevated Malaysian inventories and expectations of strong October production.

Malaysia Calls For Stronger Global Cooperation To Ensure Gas Supply Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called for stronger international cooperation to ensure stable global gas markets and reliable energy supplies, emphasising that energy security is fundamental to industrial competitiveness, investment confidence and sustainable economic growth.

Penang, Johor, Selangor Account For 80.5 Pct Of Malaysia’s September Trade – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor and Selangor accounted for 80.5 per cent of Malaysia’s total trade in September 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Production Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses for the second consecutive day to end lower on Tuesday due to expectations of strong October production despite improving export demand.

KL Rubber Market Remains Mixed Amid Regional Pressures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market maintained its mixed trend today, weighed down by losses in regional rubber futures and oil prices, as well as concerns over supply disruptions, a dealer said.

Nestle Malaysia’s 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM197.51 Mln, Declares 80 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM197.51 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, compared to RM114.04 million in the same quarter a year ago supported by higher sales. 

LPI Capital 3Q Net Profit Eases To RM96.82 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- LPI Capital Bhd’s net profit fell 15.7 per cent to RM96.82 million in the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2026, from RM114.83 million a year earlier, due to lower profit from its investment holding segment.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Higher Palm Oil Stocks

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, pressured by concerns over elevated Malaysian palm oil inventories.

Japan's Seafood Exports To Malaysia Surge 40 Pct as Premium Products Demand Grows

By Christine Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- Japanese seafood exports to Malaysia rose by about 40 per cent in the first eight months of 2026, driven by stronger demand for premium products and growing consumer appreciation of Japanese cuisine.