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WTO Favours EU Over Indonesia on Palm Oil Restrictions
The dispute revolves around crop-based biofuels’ eligibility for renewable energy targets and their phase-out by 2030. The EU classified...
Jun 16, 20251 min read
Ganoderma: Silent Killers of Oil Palms
The fungi Ganoderma boninense, the oil palm industry's disease Public Enemy No. 1 disease causing Basal Stem Rot (BSR) is wreaking havoc....
Jun 12, 20253 min read
MY-UAE CEPA to Propel Malaysia’s Palm Oil Industry to New Heights
The Malaysia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement is set to bring significant benefits to the palm oil...
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Malaysia, EU Resume Negotiations for Landmark Free Trade Deal
The government says the deal is expected to unlock immense benefits across multiple sectors of Malaysia’s economy. Prime Minister Anwar...
Jun 6, 20252 min read
MAPEX 2025 Returns to Sabah This June – Officiated by Sabah’s Minister of Industrial Development & Entrepreneurship
The Malaysia Palm Oil Expo (MAPEX) 2025 is set to take place at Dewan Hakka, Sandakan , bringing together key players from across the...
Jun 4, 20251 min read
India’s Palm Oil Imports to Hit 5-Year Low on Negative Margins, Say Sources
Lower imports by the world’s biggest buyer of vegetable oils could weigh on benchmark Malaysian prices, while supporting US soy oil...
Jun 3, 20252 min read
CPTPP To Secure Tariff-Free Access to UK Market for M’sian Products, Says Envoy
Zakri Jaafar says it will be easier for products such as palm oil to enter the UK. Malaysian high commissioner to the UK and Northern...
May 29, 20252 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 26, 20251 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 21, 20252 min read
“Los Clavelitos”: A Colombian Success Story in Oil Palm Conservation
Representing the Los Clavelitos project, Maria Goretti (right), Manager of the Palm Oil Sector Programme at Solidaridad Network Colombia,...
May 20, 20255 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 16, 20252 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 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
MPOB Introduces AI-Powered Apps for Palm Oil Smallholders
Oil palm plantation (MPOB sources Nov 2024) The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has developed two AI-powered applications, MySawit and...
May 2, 20251 min read
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