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Plantation Firms Train SPM School-Leavers Under Govt's Foreign Labour Cut Drive
Plantation and Commodities Ministry had made it a precondition for industry players to hire TVET graduates in relevant fields before...
1 day ago2 min read


Palm Oil and Rubber Model Can Drive Malaysia's Global Food Ambitions – MIER
Its chairman, Tan Sri Mohd Effendi Norwawi, said the country should start viewing agriculture and food security as a strategic growth...
6 days ago2 min read


Malaysia-Indonesia Pact Sets Stage for Energy, Labour Protections, Strategic Halal and Palm Oil Leadership
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim attends the 13th Annual Consultation with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Merdeka...
Nov 172 min read


Johari: RM1.4B Over Five Years to Replant Ageing Oil Palm Trees
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) aligns with the...
Nov 122 min read


Johari Ghani: US Curbs Unlikely to Shake Malaysia’s Palm Oil Sector
The impact of market restrictions or challenges in the United States (US) on Malaysia’s palm oil industry is expected to be minimal,...
Nov 73 min read


EU, Malaysia Join Forces on Deforestation-Free Trade
Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, and European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a...
Nov 42 min read


Police Foil Bid to Smuggle 900kg Of Crude Palm Oil
The suspects did not possess any documentation for the palm oil which is suspected to have been smuggled. Pic Credit: Police Police have...
May 261 min read


Oil Palm Plantation Firms Urged to Draw Up Replanting Plan to Sustain Productivity
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has urged oil palm plantation owners and companies to implement structured replanting...
May 212 min read


Ministry Wants Public to Report Bottled Cooking Oil Shortages
The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) has urged the public to be its eyes and ears in reporting bottled cooking oil...
May 162 min read


Malaysia Aims to Strengthen Palm Oil Demand in China
The Malaysia-China 30 CEOs Forum on Oils and Fats, held on 23 February, brought together key industry players. Organised by the...
May 132 min read


FGV, MPOB Redefine Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry
From left to right: MPOB managing director Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, chairman Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, Felda chairman...
May 84 min read


Almost 80pct Of Palm Oil Smallholders Comply with EUDR - Minister
Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the government would support the remaining palm oil smallholders...
May 52 min read


Indonesia Eyes to Become World’s Palm Oil Price Setter
Illustrative photo (Photo: antaranews.com ) Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has set a target of making the country the world’s...
Apr 141 min read


Thailand Cuts Palm Oil Content in Biofuel
Thailand's Ministry of Energy announced last Friday that it will reduce the palm oil content in its biofuel from 7% to 5% to deal with...
Feb 181 min read


Thailand Bans Export of Raw Palm Oil as Production Takes a Hit
Thailand's Department of Internal Trade has temporarily banned the export of raw palm oil due to reduced production caused by drought and...
Feb 131 min read
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