[COLUMNIST] Sustainable future for Malaysia’s palm oil industry
Malaysia's palm oil sector has shown remarkable innovation, leveraging technology and research to drive continuous improvement.
Mon Feb 26 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
MSPO certification process constantly evolving, improving - Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Malaysian government is also fully committed to the key policies relating to sustainable palm oil.
Wed May 31 2023
Malaysia welcomes EU's deforestation regulation, urges extension for implementation
Wan Aishah said the Malaysian government is firmly committed to the sustainability of palm oil production based on the country's laws.
Wed Nov 16 2022
MPIC proposes assistance for smallholders in Budget 2023
Pubadi said the government had spent RM420 million to assist the smallholders on MSPO certification previously.
Tue Sep 13 2022
MSPO strengths often overlooked, says Zuraida
Although there has been some increase in the EU's awareness of sustainable palm oil and the MSPO, there is still not enough understanding of the metrics or of its successes.
Sat Jun 04 2022
Malaysian palm oil sustainably produced, does not involve permanent forest reserves - Ministry
The regulations are aimed at ensuring the quality of palm oil and countering discrimination against the commodity by European countries.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Malaysia giving 100 per cent effort on sustainable palm oil
This move is timely, given the pressing sustainable development agenda by the United Nations SDGs which are to be achieved by 2030.
Wed Aug 25 2021
COVID can infect brain cells: Study
Study shows one in three people who contracted COVID were diagnosed with these disorders within six months of being infected.
Fri Jun 25 2021
Why are Indian farmers protesting, and what can Modi do?
Here's a background to India's new farm laws, why they are sparking such opposition and Modi's limited options.
Sat Dec 12 2020
88.1 pct of oil palm plantation MSPO-certified as at Nov 19 - MPIC
Willie said the MPIC will focus on oil palm promotion guided by the RM20 million allocation under Budget 2021.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Ban on palm oil imports affects smallholders, settlers' livelihood - MPOCC
An outright ban on the palm oil imports does not just penalise and hurt the entity involved, but in reality, it will affect the livelihood of the smallholders and settlers.
Fri Oct 02 2020
Current palm oil price enables industry, growers to generate higher revenue
The price increase had boosted the country's palm oil export which recorded a six per cent rise for the January to June 2020
Mon Aug 10 2020
Ministry sets timeline for MPSO certification mandatory compliance
The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry has set the timeline for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification mandatory compliance to up to Dec 31, 2019 with
Fri Feb 24 2017
BMW Malaysia will start exporting s soon
BMW cars assembled in Kulim are destined for countries within the ASEAN region
Wed Apr 27 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024