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


Indonesia Cuts Palm Oil Levy to Be Competitive, Boost Exports
This is expected to add pressure on benchmark palm oil futures, which have fallen over 10% locally since April. The world’s biggest...
Nov 22, 2024


Malaysia Unveils the World’s First Ai-Driven Smart Palm Oil Mill Pioneering Efficiency and Sustainable Energy In The Nation’s Key Industry
AIREI Sdn Bhd (AIREI) has achieved a historic milestone with the launch of the world’s first AI-driven smart palm oil mill, redefining...
Nov 20, 2024


MPOC Calls On EU to Delay the Implementation of EUDR
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council has urged the European Commission to delay the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)...
Nov 19, 2024


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, 2024


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, 2024


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, 2024


Budget 2025: Plantation Ministry Proposing Initiatives to Strengthen Oil Palm Industry
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has submitted two proposals to the Ministry of Finance to be considered for inclusion in...
Nov 1, 2024


Analyst Sees Malaysian Palm Oil Trading Between RM3,700-RM4,500 per Ton Until Mid-2025
Malaysian palm oil is likely to trade between RM3,700 to RM4,500 a metric ton from now until June, as demand is expected to be buoyant...
Oct 29, 2024


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
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