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16-06-2026
Malaysia and Republic of Korea strengthen cooperation on biogas development and carbon neutrality
15/06/2026 (Bioenery Times), Kuala Lumpur - Korea Environment Corporation (K-eco), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia, successfully organized the Biogas Towards Carbon Neutrality Workshop today at Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, researchers, and environmental experts from both countries to strengthen cooperation in biogas development, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and carbon neutrality, according to a press release.
16-06-2026
Malaysian palm oil exports to face pressure from Indonesian push
15/06/2026 (Oils & Fats International) - Malaysia’s palm oil exports could decline for a third consecutive month in June if buyers turn to discounted Indonesian supplies before Jakarta fully centralises palm oil exports, The Star wrote.
16-06-2026
Govt raises edible oil base import prices by $4-$17 per tonne; palm, soyoil revised higher
15/06/2026 (CNBCTV18) - The government has increased the base import prices of key edible oils, with revisions ranging between $4 and $17 per tonne, according to a notification issued by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs on Monday. The updated rates will take effect from Tuesday.
15-06-2026
174 Johor smallholders get RM5.92m replanting aid amid MSPO push
14/06/2026 (TV Sarawak), Batu Pahat - A total of 174 oil palm smallholders in Johor have benefited from the Oil Palm Smallholder Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0), with RM5.92 million in financing approved for replanting projects covering 422.8 hectares as of March this year.
15-06-2026
Weng Yat to supply biomass to Japan, targets RM60m annual revenue
14/06/2026 (Malay Mail), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian biomass producer Weng Yat Resources Sdn Bhd has signed a deal to build a biomass supply platform for Japan, targeting more than RM60 million in revenue annually once full scale exports begin.
15-06-2026
YGN palm oil wholesale reference price set to decline this week
14/06/2026 (The Global New Light of Myanmar) – The wholesale reference prices of palm oil set for the Yangon market indicated a steady decline to K7,300 per viss this week ending 18 June, according to the Supervisory Committee on Edible Oil Import and Distribution.
15-06-2026
Hap Seng to benefit from high CPO price
15/06/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd is expected to be a big beneficiary of the current elevated crude palm oil (CPO) price environment, together with a healthy fresh fruit bunch (FFB) recovery in the future.
15-06-2026
El Nino impetus for oil palm stocks
15/06/2026 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - Plantation stocks are set to gain from the drier weather conditions due to a more severe El Nino affecting crop yields in oil palm estates, says Kenanga Research.
12-06-2026
Palm rises for second session on stronger rival oils
11/06/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher for a second straight session on Thursday, driven by stronger rival edible oils.
12-06-2026
CPO slips in May, but prices seen recovering in June
11/06/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices averaged RM4,499 per tonne in May, down 1.5 per cent from April but 15.9 per cent higher year-on-year (YoY), as weaker export demand and easing geopolitical tensions weighed on market sentiment.
12-06-2026
Palm Oil Sector: Weak Production, Weak Export Says Kenanga
11/06/2026 (Business Today) - The domestic palm oil inventories climbed close to a 10-year high in May 2026 as exports weakened sharply despite lower production, according to Kenanga Research, which maintained its “Overweight” call on the plantation sector amid expectations of firmer crude palm oil (CPO) prices.
12-06-2026
SD Guthrie CEO flags traceability concerns from Indonesia’s export control plan
11/06/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - Indonesia’s move to bring palm oil exports under the control of a state company has raised concerns over the traceability of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)-certified shipments, according to SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG).