MPIC in the midst of discussions with MOF to slash palm oil export tax - Zuraida
Zuraida said Malaysia should slow down the implementation of its biodiesel mandate to help meet global demand amid an edible oil shortage.
Fri May 20 2022
Malaysia paving the way for palm oil to regain market share in EU: Zuraida
MPIC will take advantage of the shortage of global edible oil amid the political tension in Europe to promote Malaysian palm oil, paving the way for the commodity to regain its market share in the EU.
Fri May 06 2022
Indonesia's move impacts global edible oils and fats trade
Indonesia's move to ban exports of its palm oil starting Thursday next week is expected to have a massive impact on the global edible oils and fats market.
Sun Apr 24 2022
Rats, drought and labour shortages eat into global edible oil recovery
Malaysia is facing a perfect storm of production headwinds that will likely drag global stocks to their lowest level in five years.
Sun Sep 05 2021
Biodiesel fuel: Out of the frying pan into a vehicle
Gecco recovers used edible oil from professionals, but also from individuals, to recycle it into biodiesel.
Tue Aug 10 2021
VEGOILS - Palm set for best week in eight on global edible oil supply concerns
The benchmark palm oil contract for September delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange gained 35 ringgit.
Fri Jul 02 2021
Apply 'sustainability' to all edible oils, not just palm oil - MPOC
Datuk Dr Kalyana Sundram contends that soy, sunflower and canola are so far behind in proving their sustainability.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Malaysia palm oil producers look to prisons, rehab centres to solve labour crunch
Planters in the world's second-largest producer have in recent months embarked on rare recruitment drives to hire locals to do everything.
Wed Sep 09 2020
FGV's unit to acquire stake in edible oil company for RM976.25 million
Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd's unit is buying a 55 percent stake in Zhong Ling Nutril-Oil Holdings Ltd and other vendors for RM976.25 million.
Fri Feb 26 2016
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024