KUANTAN (May 10): The Pahang state government has approved 220 hectares in Sungai Wang, in the Hulu Jelai sub-district in Lipis, to be developed into the state’s pioneer non-radioactive rare earth element (NR-REE) mining project.

Sg Wang in Lipis approved as pioneer non-radioactive rare rarth element mine, Pahang state assembly told

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its decline on Thursday, weighed down by weaker edible soft oils and cautious trading ahead of April’s palm oil data on Friday.

Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics senior analyst Sathia Varqa said the decline reflects cautious positioning ahead of the industry data due on May 10, focusing on the extent of April’s production rise.

CPO futures extend decline amid weaker edible soft oils

Bad weather and war are threatening to keep the world’s wheat supplies under strain and reviving the spectre of rising food costs.
 
From soggy fields in western Europe to parched soil in Australia and Moscow’s invasion holding back Ukrainian supplies, farmers face setbacks.

Bad weather, war putting a straining on world’s wheat supply

The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped two consecutive days of gains to end lower on Wednesday, said a dealer.

Mumbai-based Sunvin Group commodity research head Anilkumar Bagani said the weakness in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil futures during Asian trading hours and the Malaysian Palm Oil Association’s (MPOA) estimates weighed down CPO prices.

CPO futures snaps two-day winning streak to end lower

Copper powered through US$10,000 (RM47,650) a tonne as investors raised bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, and Goldman Sachs Groups Inc warned of intensifying supply stress.

Metals joined a wider rally in risk assets after soft US jobs data triggered renewed speculation that the Fed will move to lower rates this year.

Copper breaches US$10,000 again as Goldman sees ‘stockout’ risk

GEORGE TOWN (May 6): The implementation of the Perak-Penang water project will not only benefit the three northern states in the peninsula, but also guarantee the needs of 32,993 user accounts in the affected Seberang Prai Selatan (SPS) district in Penang.

Chow: Perak-Penang water project to benefit 32,993 Seberang Prai Selatan users, development centres

HANOI (May 6): Shanghai copper prices fell on Monday, tracking losses in London amid a firmer dollar and a lack of clear demand improvement from the troubled Chinese property market.

Shanghai copper falls on first trading session after holiday

Robusta coffee prices have climbed to the highest in 45 years, according to the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), as a supply crunch intensifies for the variety used in espresso blends and instant drinks.

Coffee variety priciest in 45 years in blow to instant brews

Cocoa prices dropped again, extending a week of extreme volatility as liquidity dries up and commercial buyers hold back from buying beans.

Cocoa slumps again as buyers hold back in troubled market

Global gold demand rose by 3% year-on-year to 1,238 metric tonnes in the first quarter of 2024, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016, due to active over-the-counter (OTC) trading, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Tuesday.

Gold demand including OTC was at eight-year high in 1Q, WGC says 

As projections for all the copper needed in the clean-energy transition help send prices of the wiring metal to two-year highs, a new report highlights the risks to future metal supplies from climate change.

Half of all copper mining at drought risk with climate change

Copper’s surge to US$10,000 (RM46,650) a tonne just days after the bombshell news that BHP Group is trying to buy Anglo American plc is highlighting a core disconnect at the heart of the industry: miners just aren’t building enough mines.

BHP mega bid and US$10,000 copper expose mining’s biggest problem

BEIJING (April 29): Copper prices moved higher on Monday, driven by dwindling raw material supply and investors' focus on a potential BHP Group-Anglo American deal that would make the world's largest copper miner.

Copper trends higher on tight supply; BHP-Anglo American deal in focus

Chicago wheat futures fell on Monday but remained near four-month highs after concerns that adverse weather conditions in Russia, Europe and the US could reduce supply pushed prices up around 10% last week.

Wheat slips from four-month high as adverse weather threatens supply

Sarawak Cable Bhd says it has identified "a strong alternative party" who is interested in spearheading a resuscitation plan for the group, after its plan to regularise its financials with the help of UK-based Serendib Capital Ltd fell through.

Sarawak Cable says it has 'strong' backup after losing Serendib Capital as white knight

BCM Alliance Bhd’s (KL:BCMALL) largest shareholder Kiu Cu Seng has disposed of his entire shareholding of 305.12 million shares, or a 15% stake, in the company.

BCM Alliance’s largest shareholder sells off 15% stake bought via ESOS

PUTRAJAYA (May 10): The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has cautioned the public about potential scams involving the official Rahmah cash aid (STR) or Rahmah basic donation (Sara) lines, where large payments are requested.

MOF: Be wary if you receive calls related to Rahmah cash aid, basic donation

A weekly round-up of tanker and dry bulk market (May 10, 2024)

Baltic Exchange shipping updates: May 10, 2024

Elon Musk touted plans to expand Tesla Inc’s Supercharger network just over a week after firing almost all of the roughly 500 people who ran the business.

Elon Musk changes tune on Tesla Superchargers after mass firing

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Although growth was more moderate in March 2024, MIDF Research has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s industrial production index (IPI) year-on-year growth will be stronger at 3.7% for the full year, compared with 1.1% in 2023.

MIDF maintains Malaysia’s 2024 IPI growth forecast at 3.7%

Two subsidiaries of software company Nova MSC BHD (KL:NOVAMSC) have attracted the interest of another Singapore-based family office Mark Investment Group VCC, which is considering investing about RM41 million in the companies.

Singapore-based Mark Investment Group VCC mulling RM41m investments in Nova MSC units

Jiankun International Bhd (KL:JIANKUN) has redesignated its president Datuk Saiful Nizam Mohd Yusoff as non-independent and non-executive chairman, effective Friday.

Jiankun redesignates Zahid’s son-in-law Saiful Nizam as chairman 

In today’s edition of Evening 5: 0:06 Paramount buys 21.5% stake in Eco World International from Quek Leng Chan2:02 Azam Baki’s contract as MACC chief commissioner extended for one year3:01 No settlement in sight, Semantan Estate’s appeal to resume in Sept4:20 CIMB Securities eyes single-digit growth in market share by year-end5:39 Sg Bagan shares jump 15% to record high on Great Eastern privatisation bid

EVENING 5: Paramount buys 21.5% stake in EWI from Quek Leng Chan

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KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor faces another legal action, this time revolving around from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB), SRC International Sdn Bhd and subsidiaries over luxury goods that were allegedly obtained through misappropriated funds.

1MDB, SRC file fresh civil suit against Rosmah over US$350 mil luxury goods

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Paramount Corp Bhd (KL:PARAMON) bought a 21.54% stake in Eco World International Bhd (EWI)(KL:EWINT) for RM170.61 million in cash.&nbsp;

Paramount buys 21.5% stake in Eco World International from Quek Leng Chan for RM170.61m, cash

With signs of a simmering settlement with the government in one of the longest-standing civil land disputes in history dissipating, the Court of Appeal (COA) has fixed Sept 19 to hear the appeal by Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd in its seven-decade dispute over 263.272 acres of land along Jalan Duta that is currently occupied by public properties.

No settlement in sight, Semantan Estate’s appeal to resume in September

Shares of MCE Holdings Bhd (KL:MCEHLDG) rose to their highest in at least two decades after the automotive parts manufacturer said Brahmal Vasudevan of private equity firm Creador is its newest substantial shareholder.

MCE Holdings surges to highest in at least two decades

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) imposed a RM96,250 compound on Habib Jewels Sdn Bhd for non-compliance with the law on anti-money laundering and counter-terror financing.

BNM slaps Habib Jewels with RM96,250 compound for failing to report suspicious transactions

Shares of Sungei Bagan Rubber Co (Malaya) Bhd (KL:SBAGAN) rose as much as 76 sen or 15.29% to a new record high on Friday, following news a privatisation bid for Great Eastern Holdings Ltd, in which it owns a 1% stake.

Sg Bagan shares jump 15% to record high on Great Eastern privatisation bid

CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd, a unit of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), said on Friday it is targeting “high” single-digit growth in market share by year end.

CIMB Securities eyes single-digit growth in market share by year end

SINGAPORE (May 10): Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Ltd (OCBC) has announced a S$1.4 billion voluntary unconditional general offer for the 11.56% stake in Great Eastern Holdings (GEH) that it does not currently own.

Singapore’s OCBC makes privatisation bid for Great Eastern with S$25.60 offer price

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10):&nbsp; <a href="https://theedgemalaysia.com/" target="_blank">theedgemalaysia.com</a> highlighted three stocks with positive momentum and five stocks with negative momentum at Bursa Malaysia’s afternoon close on Friday. &nbsp;

Kuchai, VSTECS, AHB, Mclean, Kluang, Prtasco, Skywld, Kobay

Shares of Globetronics Technology Bhd [KL:GTRONIC] surged on Friday as analysts project a promising outlook for the group's earnings in the second half of the financial year 2024 (2HFY2024), despite first quarter performance below consensus expectations.&nbsp;

Globetronics surges to one-month high as analysts project strong outlook for 2HFY2024

Tan Sri Azam Baki's contract as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has been extended for another year, starting&nbsp;this Sunday (May 12).

Azam Baki’s contract as MACC chief commissioner extended for another year

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) on Friday lifted AwanBiru Technology Bhd (KL:AWANTEC), formerly Prestariang Bhd, from its status as an affected listed issuer, after three years.

Bursa lifts Awantec from affected issuer status after three years

KUALA LUMPUR (May 10): Personal care products retailer Innature Bhd (KL:INNATURE) said on Friday that it is acquiring the operator of Burger &amp; Lobster restaurants for RM21.25 million in a related-party deal as part of a diversification plan.

Innature to acquire Burger & Lobster operator for RM21.25m from major shareholders

KUALA LUMPUR/MUMBAI (May 10): Malaysia’s palm oil stocks increased at the end of April for the first time in six months, as production jumped despite a drop in exports, the industry regulator said on Friday.

Malaysia’s palm oil stocks surge as output jumps despite weak exports

Malaysia’s industrial output rose at a faster-than-expected pace in March from a year earlier with the manufacturing sector leading broad gains, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said on Friday.

Malaysia's industrial output grows faster-than-expected in March, official data shows

Elon Musk touted plans to expand Tesla Inc’s Supercharger network just over a week after firing almost all of the roughly 500 people who ran the business.

CelcomDigi Bhd has completed 44% of its nationwide network integration and modernisation&nbsp;programme as it modernised over 7,200 sites as at end-April, leading to improved download speeds of 20% to 26% and better signal strength of 13% to 16% in post-consolidation areas.

CelcomDigi completes 44% in nationwide network modernisation programme

Supermax Corp Bhd’s (KL:SUPERMX) plan to take full control of its loss-making Canadian unit will drag on its balance sheet and income statement, Kenanga Investment Bank flagged.

Supermax's full acquisition of Canadian unit will drag on earnings — Kenanga

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