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28/02/2017 (IANS) - Even as the Union Agriculture Ministry has reported a record 25 percent hike in the production of oilseeds, the country's goal of attain self sufficiency in edible oil will remain a far cry from reality -- for at least half-a-decade.

28/02/2017 (Bernama) - Sarawak Oil Palms Bhd's pre-tax profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2016 rose to RM188.13 million from RM123.76 million recorded in the same period previously.

28/02/2017 (The Star) - So you want to have your nasi lemak, curry mee and cendol but without the guilt? With santan sawit or palm milk, you can have a healthier alternative to the conventional coconut milk (santan) and these local favourites can taste just as good.

28/02/2017 (Reuters) - Indonesian conglomerate PT Astra International Tbk on Monday reported an almost 5 percent rise in 2016 net profit, lifted by its auto distribution and plantation units.

28/02/2017 (The Star) - TSH Resources Bhd’s robust measures to control its unit cost of production and the better crude palm oil (CPO) selling price helped to improve the group’s core operating profit in the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2016.

28/02/2017 (Reuters) - Palm oil on the European vegetable oils market eased on Monday on expectations that improved production and slow exports could cause a higher Malaysian palm oil stocks figure at the end of February.

28/02/2017 (Business Times) - Higher sales volume and improved average selling price lifted palm oil processor Mewah International's fourth-quarter results.

28/02/2017 (Bernama) - The government will organise more than 100 briefings and roadshows up to next year, to create awareness among the 550,000 oil palm smallholders on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.

27/02/2017 (Reuters) - The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets.

27/02/2017 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures recovered in late trade on Friday on forecasts of stronger export data and short-covering ahead of the weekend.

27/02/2017 (Borneo Post) - Malaysian palm oil futures broke a new low on strengthening ringgit and expectations of improving production, above 2,750 price level.

27/02/2017 (Bernama) - The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will carry out additional proactive measures to boost the palm oil industry as well as spurn the negative perception of the commodity by the people around the world.