Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero
The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues.
Sat Aug 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
[COLUMNIST] A forward-thinking initiative for Malaysian palm oil industry
Through this innovative approach, Malaysia can set the stage for a future driven by a skilled local workforce in its palm oil industry.
Tue Jan 16 2024
China to double imports of Malaysian palm oil - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the MoU will help to protect the interest of oil palm smallholders and producers alike.
Mon Sep 18 2023
LTAT, BHB and KLK signs strategic collaboration agreement
The collaboration will strengthen the existing partnership between these prominent entities and is expected to contribute positively to the Malaysian palm oil industry.
Thu Aug 24 2023
UK poised to remove import tariffs on Malaysian palm oil - FT
Malaysia has successfully demanded Britain cut its palm oil tariffs, which currently range up to 12%.
Wed Mar 15 2023
Fadillah briefed on Malaysia's oil palm industry's development
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has attended a briefing of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).
Fri Dec 23 2022
Malaysia pledges to help India meet its palm oil demand
The MPIC will step up efforts to promote Malaysian palm oil, not just in India but throughout the world, including non-traditional markets.
Thu Aug 04 2022
India's July palm oil imports may surge to 10-month high as prices plunge
Higher purchases by India may add support for Malaysian palm oil prices, which are trading near a one-year low.
Wed Jul 06 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
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
October launch seen for new East Malaysian palm oil contract
Malaysia's bourse is targeting October to launch its East Malaysian crude palm oil contract.
Tue Aug 17 2021
Canada probes forced labour claims in Malaysian palm oil, glove-making industries
Canada's Labour Programme is "actively researching a number of forced labour allegations in different countries including in Malaysia.
Fri May 28 2021
Malaysian palm oil producer FGV jumps near 25 pct after surviving Felda's bid
FGV's stock jumped 24.6 pct in early trade, its largest intraday jump since Sept. 14, 2015.
Tue Mar 16 2021
Malaysia end-Dec palm oil stocks seen hitting over 13-year low as output falls
Stockpiles in the world's second-largest producer were forecast to have declined 22 pct from the month before to 1.22 million tonnes.
Tue Jan 05 2021
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