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


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


“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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025
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