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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 13, 20252 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 8, 20254 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 5, 20252 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 14, 20251 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 18, 20251 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 13, 20251 min read


Supplying 70% of Global CPO, Indonesia and Malaysia Agree on Palm Oil Industry Collaboration
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto and Malaysia's Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari...
Feb 10, 20252 min read


Palm Oil Prices Set to Rally In 2025, With Aminvestment Now Overweight on Plantation
Palm oil prices will strengthen in 2025, as tight supply of edible oil boosts earnings of Malaysian planters, AmInvestment Bank said in...
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Palm Oil Potential Seen In BARMM, 800K Hectares Identified
An oil palm plantation. (PNA file photo) The Philippine Palm Oil Development Council, Incorporated (PPDCI) has identified the Bangsamoro...
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Palm oil output in 2024 to recover in Malaysia, drop in Indonesia, Glenauk Economics says
Filepic/The Star Malaysian palm oil output is expected to recover this year as foreign workers arrive on plantations, while output by...
Jan 28, 20251 min read


MKH Oil Palm's FY25 Prospects Supported by Strong Demand For CPO
MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) chairman Tan Sri Alex Chen Kooi Chiew MKH Oil Palm (East Kalimantan) Bhd said its prospects for the...
Jan 23, 20251 min read


Indonesia to Introduce B40 Biodiesel on January 1, 2025
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that the use of biodiesel with 40 percent palm oil-based vegetable...
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Either Raise the Palm Oil Windfall Profit Levy Threshold or Abolish It, Says Minister Johari
Either abolish the windfall profit levy on palm oil production or raise the threshold to make it worthwhile, the Plantation and...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Proposal to Revise Palm Oil Windfall Tax Pending MOF Feedback — Plantation Minister
The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) presented a proposal to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) last week to revise the windfall...
Nov 11, 20242 min read


Import Tax Hike Not a Threat to Malaysian Palm Oil
Malaysia's palm oil sector remains well-positioned to maintain its foothold in India, despite a recent 20 per cent increase in import...
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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