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


Advancing Johor’s Palm Oil Industry through Sustainability and Technology
In 2023, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), formerly known as Johor Plantations Berhad, emerged as a “new” name within Malaysia’s palm...
Jul 17, 2024


MyPalm – Transforming Oil Palm Plantation with Cutting-Edge Technology
In the dynamic landscape of oil palm plantations, traditional methods are facing a wave of transformation fueled by technological...
Jul 9, 2024


Growing Greener Commodities – One District at a Time
It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child. What does it take to raise the sustainability of agricultural commodity...
Jul 4, 2024


Enhancing Palm Oil Milling Efficiency with SpecFIT: A Game-Changer in Process Control and Quality Management
In the vibrant landscape of Brazilian technology, FIT - Fine Instrument Technology - stands out as a key player. Established in 2005, FIT...
Jul 1, 2024


Two Ministries to Join Forces to Drive Innovation in Palm Oil Sector
The Ministry of Agriculture and Commodities (KPK) will collaborate with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) to...
Jun 26, 2024


Independent Smallholders Can Form Larger Clusters to Bolster Malaysia's Palm Oil Output: Johari Ghani
The Ministry of Plantations and Commodities intends to unite independent oil palm smallholders into larger clusters in a bid to bolster...
Jun 21, 2024


Palm Oil Rallies on Strong Exports, Indonesian Policy Worry
Efforts to safeguard domestic prices may restrict supply from the world’s largest shipper. Palm oil snapped a two-day drop on optimism...
Jun 18, 2024


Helping Palm Oil Smallholders Navigate EU Rules
One of the challenges to Malaysia's palm oil industry is that of scale and fragmentation. The recent announcement by the Plantation and...
Jun 13, 2024


EU’s Ban on Palm Oil Import Seen as Biased
Johari said the ban will create undue restrictions and contradict free trade practices The European Union’s (EU) ban on the import of...
Jun 10, 2024


EU Palm Oil Ban: Malaysia, Indonesia Seek Trade Justice
A WTO panel's ruling on the EU's palm oil import policy has intensified trade tensions with Malaysia and Indonesia, highlighting...
Jun 5, 2024


Adopt More Inclusive, Fair Treatment on Palm Oil Exports, PM Anwar Tells Germany
Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil...
May 31, 2024


Use "Palm Oil Free" Labels And Face Up to RM250,000 Fine, Warns Plantation and Commodities Ministry
The government has warned against the use of discriminatory "Palm Oil Free" labels on products based on the commodity, with those found...
May 28, 2024
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