Palm oil remains the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world which has seen strong price momentum in 2024. We ask Alvin Tai, Global Agriculture Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence what explains this price trend and more importantly what is the outlook for 2025 despite the headwinds.



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Palm oil remains the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world which has seen strong price momentum in 2024. We ask Alvin Tai, Global Agriculture Analyst, Bloomberg Intelligence what explains this price trend and more importantly what is the outlook for 2025 despite&nbsp;the&nbsp;headwinds.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Opinion and analysis of today’s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

Opinion and analysis of today&rsquo;s international and local news that matter to Malaysians. Everything you need to know to start and plan your work.

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CPO Good's Run Might Stall

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government saw a 2024 that has experienced both momentum and hurdles in 2024 amid public dissatisfaction over economic measures like subsidy cuts and the controversial partial pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Meanwhile, the opposition Perikatan Nasional has struggled to maintain a united front. Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor, International Islamic University of Malaysia shares her thoughts as well as what she thinks 2025 might bring.



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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Unity Government saw a 2024 that has experienced both momentum and hurdles in 2024 amid public dissatisfaction over economic measures like subsidy cuts and the controversial partial pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Meanwhile, the opposition Perikatan Nasional has struggled to maintain a united front. Dr Syaza Shukri, Associate Professor, International Islamic University of Malaysia shares her thoughts as well as what she thinks 2025 might bring.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Malaysia's Political 2024 Roundup & 2025 Look Ahead

Chinese equity markets started the year on a lackluster note albeit there was a remarkable turnaround in September when the government issued a bevy of fiscal support. However by the last quarter of the year, Chinese equities have returned half of September's 35% gain and remained in a tight trading range. What then can we expect in 2025? Yip Kah Ming, Assistant Portfolio Manager, AHAM Capital tells us.



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Chinese equity markets started the year on a lackluster note albeit there was a remarkable turnaround in September when the government issued a bevy of fiscal support. However by the last quarter of the year, Chinese equities have returned half of September's 35% gain and remained in a tight trading range. What then can we expect in 2025? Yip Kah Ming, Assistant Portfolio Manager, AHAM Capital&nbsp;tells&nbsp;us.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Bulls In The Chinese Equity Shop? 

Two rallies are set to be held outside Menara Kinabalu on New Year's Eve following allegations of corruption involving the state's chief minister and 7 lawmakers. One rally is calling for more anti-corruption action and the other is in support of the chief minister. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre, shares his analysis on Sabah politics with state elections due to be held next year.



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Two rallies are set to be held outside Menara Kinabalu on New Year's Eve following allegations of corruption involving the state's chief minister and 7 lawmakers. One rally is calling for more anti-corruption action and the other is in support of the chief minister. Dr Oh Ei Sun, Principal Adviser, Pacific Research Centre, shares his analysis on Sabah politics with state elections due to be held&nbsp;next&nbsp;year.Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

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