3h ago
BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.
4h ago
BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) commercialisation of more than 240 technologies with a combined potential market value exceeding RM6 billion demonstrates that Malaysia’s palm oil research remains aligned with industry needs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.
20h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking the rally in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.
3d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and ample palm oil stocks.
3d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close mostly higher on Friday, supported by stronger export estimates that offset pressure from weaker crude oil prices.
3d ago
BATU PAHAT, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification is not just a certificate, but rather a 'shield' for the country's palm oil industry as well as guaranteeing the future of smallholders.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) has appointed Mohd Haris Mohd Arshad as its new chairman for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Lee Yeow Chor, who held the role for the last six years.
4d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower for the third consecutive trading day, pressured by weaker crude oil prices.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The implementation of increasing the biodiesel blend to B15 will not affect the supply of cooking oil and the domestic food industry because the additional palm oil usage only represents about 1.5 per cent of the country's total palm oil supply.
5d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.
5d ago
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.