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07-07-2011
Clear Sign of Malaysia Key Rate Hike: HSBC
07/07/2011 (Business Times) - There is a clear indication that Bank Negara Malaysia will increase its key interest rate by 25 basis points in the central bank's monetary policy meeting tomorrow, says HSBC Global Research.
06-07-2011
Sabah Records 40.5 Per Cent Trade Surplus For 2010
06/07/2011 (Bernama) - Sabah recorded a trade surplus of 40.5 per cent last year compared to the year before, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman said Tuesday.
06-07-2011
Palm Oil Extending Drop to Nine-Month Low May Cut Food Costs
06/07/2011 (Bloomberg) - Palm-oil prices may extend their decline to the lowest level in more than nine months as supply climbs in Malaysia, the second-largest producer, potentially helping trim global food costs.
06-07-2011
Exports 5.4% Higher in May Boosted By Palm Oil And Chemicals
06/07/2011 (The Star) - Malaysia's exports in May have increased by 5.4% to RM55.09bil from RM52.28bil recorded in the same period last year, while imports grew by 5.6% to RM46.61bil.
06-07-2011
Lower Palm Oil Prices May Help Reduce Global Food Costs
06/07/2011 (The Star) - Palm oil prices may extend their decline to the lowest level in more than nine months as supply climbs in Malaysia, the second-largest producer, potentially helping trim global food costs.
06-07-2011
The Rising Tigers of The China Bioenergy Trade
06/07/2011 (Biofuels Digest) - The China trade in feed, food, fiber and biofuels will grow substantially and swiftly. Who’s in position to capitalize?
06-07-2011
JCI Closes Down as 3-Day Rally Runs Out of Steam
06/07/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - Indonesia’s benchmark index fell on Tuesday, as investors cashed in following three days of record gains.
06-07-2011
New Chinese Envoy To Enhance China-M’sia Ties
06/07/2011 (Borneo Post) - The newly-appointed People’s Republic of China’s Consul-General Li Shu Gang is looking forward to promoting greater trade and commerce between his homeland and Malaysia, particularly Sarawak.
06-07-2011
Sarawak To Increase Oil Palm Landbank
06/07/2011 (Business Times) - Sarawak plans to double the amount of land earmarked for oil palm plantations and it will act as a key driver for the state’s economic development, says Alfred Jabu Anak Numpang, Deputy Chief Minister II and also State Minister of Modernisation of Agriculture and Minister of Rural Development.
06-07-2011
Unilever questions price caps on retailers and manufacturers
06/07/2011 (The National) - Price controls imposed on retailers and manufacturers in the Emirates are not sustainable, according to the regional chief of one of the world's biggest consumer goods companies.
05-07-2011
Agriculture Commodity Bull Takes A Breather
05/07/2011 (The Star) - The world can breathe a temporary sigh of relief as agricultural commodity prices continue to take a breather in the near term on unexpectedly strong inventory levels and good harvest of crops amid a still-uncertain macroeconomic environment that could crimp demand growth.
05-07-2011
Malaysia\'s May Export Growth Seen
05/07/2011 (Business Times) - Malaysian exports may show growth in May, helped by high commodity prices although this will be offset by weaker demand for electrical and electronic (E&E) products.