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
Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability
Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
[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] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative
Through technology, collaboration, and a focus on local well-being, the palm oil industry can advance toward sustainability.
Thu Feb 08 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
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
Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification has covered 98 per cent of palm oil cultivation.
Fri Oct 07 2022
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait
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Tue Aug 02 2022
Gov't in talks with industry players on cooking oil price reduction
The government is carrying out negotiations with palm oil industry players to devise the best formula to expedite a reduction in supply prices.
Sat Jul 30 2022
Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy
The government will monitor the development of the palm oil industry after Indonesia announced that it has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until August 31, 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Malaysia to foster cordial engagement with EU for palm oil industry's benefit
As for the CPOPC initiative, Malaysia is working closely with Indonesia to counter anti-palm oil campaigns at the global level.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures
The shortage of foreign workers affecting most of the country's palm oil industry players does not present a great obstacle for Felda to continue to drive the development of the agriculture sector.
Thu Feb 17 2022
MPIC committed to safeguard long-term interests of palm oil industry - Zuraida
Zuraida expressed confidence that Msia's palm oil industry will continue to thrive, which is in line with the ongoing efforts by MPIC.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch
The police found 62 cases of forced labour last year, mostly in the service and manufacturing sector, and less than 10 so far this year.
Thu Jul 01 2021
Palm oil industry's reputation a top concern for Malaysia - MPOA
The effect from the US move to ban FGV Holdings Bhds palm oil and palm oil products on the industry's reputation is of concern to Malaysia.
Sun Oct 11 2020
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