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Latest updates, insights and developments across the palm oil industry.


Avoid Buying Oil Palm Seed Online, Says Minister
Smallholders have been urged not to purchase oil palm seeds online from unregistered parties. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk...
Oct 24, 2024


Swiss Govt Supports Sabah’s Jurisdictional Approach for Sustainable Palm Oil
The Embassy of Switzerland in Malaysia conducted a significant visit to Kota Kinabalu on September 12 and 13, engaging with key...
Oct 16, 2024


Transforming Oil Palm Plantations with Digital Innovations: A Case Study Using PMMP
In the constantly evolving landscape of agribusiness, oil palm plantations face numerous operational challenges. The demand for higher...
Oct 11, 2024


Genetic Breakthroughs and Sustainability in Palm Oil: A Conversation with Dr. Tristan Durand-Gasselin of PalmElit
Academic degrees: PhD from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Agronomie de Montpellier (1984) Agronomy diploma from ENSA Montpellier (1980)...
Oct 8, 2024


Building the Future: An Insight into VC Engineering’s Cleanroom Solutions
An Interview with Ir. Ts. Ong Mum Fei, Director of VC Engineering Education Background & Years: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical...
Oct 3, 2024


Our Rigorous Palm Oil Standard Deserves Recognition for Sustainability
Malaysia's mandatory palm oil certification scheme, the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), is a world-class standard capable of...
Sep 30, 2024


Apical Doubles Palm Oil Refining Capacity in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Apical, a leading vegetable oil processor, held a groundbreaking ceremony today at its PT Padang Raya Cakrawala (PRC) facility to mark...
Sep 25, 2024


FGV Submits Petition to US Customs and Border Protection for Modification of Palm Oil Import Ban
FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) announced that it has submitted a petition to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeking the...
Sep 20, 2024


MPOB Unveils Latest Innovations in Palm Oil Industry
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has introduced six new technologies and one service at its annual transfer of technology (TOT)...
Sep 17, 2024


Southeast Asia’s Key Agriculture Technology Exhibition Set For 26 – 28 September 2024
Malaysia's largest B2B agriculture technology exhibition is set to make a triumphant return, welcoming over 13,000 agriculture...
Sep 13, 2024


JPG to Benefit from Higher Palm Oil Prices
Main-market bound Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) is expected to see strong earnings growth this year on higher palm oil prices and...
Sep 12, 2024


Ecoscience Bags RM61.8mil Palm Oil Plant Construction Job
Ecoscience International Bhd (EIB) has accepted a letter of award from Oiltek Sdn Bhd (OSB) worth RM61.8mil for the construction of a...
Sep 9, 2024
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