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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


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, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20243 min read


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, 20245 min read


Building the Future: An Insight into VC Engineering’s Cleanroom Solutions
An Interview with Ir. Ts. Ong Mum Fei, Director of VC Engineering Education Background & Years: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical...
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Our Rigorous Palm Oil Standard Deserves Recognition for Sustainability
Malaysia's mandatory palm oil certification scheme, the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), is a world-class standard capable of...
Sep 30, 20242 min read


Apical Doubles Palm Oil Refining Capacity in West Sumatra, Indonesia
Apical, a leading vegetable oil processor, held a groundbreaking ceremony today at its PT Padang Raya Cakrawala (PRC) facility to mark...
Sep 25, 20242 min read


FGV Submits Petition to US Customs and Border Protection for Modification of Palm Oil Import Ban
FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) announced that it has submitted a petition to the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seeking the...
Sep 20, 20242 min read


MPOB Unveils Latest Innovations in Palm Oil Industry
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has introduced six new technologies and one service at its annual transfer of technology (TOT)...
Sep 17, 20242 min read


Southeast Asia’s Key Agriculture Technology Exhibition Set For 26 – 28 September 2024
Malaysia's largest B2B agriculture technology exhibition is set to make a triumphant return, welcoming over 13,000 agriculture...
Sep 13, 20243 min read


JPG to Benefit from Higher Palm Oil Prices
Main-market bound Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) is expected to see strong earnings growth this year on higher palm oil prices and...
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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