MPOC expects CPO prices to stay above RM4,000 in October amid market fluctuations
MPOC attributed the elevated prices to market uncertainties and a significant year-over-year decline in Malaysia's palm oil inventories.
Wed Oct 16 2024
Malaysia’s palm oil exports climb 0.93 pct to 1.54 mln tonnes in September - MPOB
Malaysia's crude palm oil production fell by 3.8 pct, down to 1.82 million tonnes in September 2024 from 1.89 million in August.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Malaysian palm oil stocks up 0.5 pct to 1.75 mln tonnes in May - MPOB
MPOB said the country's crude palm oil (CPO) stocks rose 1.59 per cent to 979,352 tonnes in May from 964,049 tonnes recorded in April.
Mon Jun 10 2024
India imported 285,829 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia in April
The imports from Malaysia comprised 50,181 tonnes of refined, bleached, and deodorised palmolein and 227,649 tonnes of crude palm oil.
Wed May 15 2024
[COLUMNIST] Are we ready to elevate the quality standard of crude palm oil?
The national palm oil extraction rate could potentially be impacted if the recycling of secondary oil to CPO is prohibited.
Mon Apr 01 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vegetable oil collaboration for planetary health
The focus should be on producing an abundant supply of sustainable vegetable oil to meet the needs of the growing world population.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Malaysia's palm oil stocks fall 4.64 pct to 2.29 mln tonnes in December
MPOB said crude palm oil (CPO) inventory decreased by 9.43 per cent to 1.20 million tonnes last month from 1.32 million tonnes in November.
Wed Jan 10 2024
DPM Fadillah confident meeting on EUDR will be fruitful
The mission to meet the EU is a joint mission with Indonesia, which is the biggest producer of palm oil.
Tue May 30 2023
DPM Fadillah arrives in Brussels for official visit
The mission to the EU is a joint mission with the Government of Indonesia under the Council of Palm Producing Countries.
Mon May 29 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia to discuss CPO benchmark pricing - Fadillah
Fadillah said the matter needs to be discussed jointly as Indonesia's plans will affect the entire oil palm industry chain, not just Malaysia.
Thu Jan 26 2023
Indonesia's export levy decision will not impact CPO demand - Zuraida
Demand for Malaysia's CPO is expected to remain stable despite the Indonesian govt's recent decision to extend its export levy waiver.
Fri Sep 23 2022
India's palm oil imports from Malaysia up 49 pct in August 2022
India imported 353,556 tonnes of palm oil from Malaysia last month.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Zuraida: Smallholders, listed plantation firms urged to focus on long-term prospects
With CPO prices probably having peaked, planters - whether smallholders or listed plantation firms - should focus on long-term prospects.
Fri Aug 26 2022
CPO prices to range higher at RM5,000-RM5,500 a tonne in Q4 - Zuraida
This is due to the resumption of Indonesia's palm oil export levy beginning Sept 1, and the expected decline in palm oil production in Q4.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Plantation sector most affected by temporary freeze on workers
Malaysia is reportedly facing a significant labour shortage in the manufacturing, plantation and construction industries.
Thu Jul 14 2022
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024