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30/04/2025 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - World’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia reported Tuesday that it had attracted investment worth hundreds of millions of American dollars in the first quarter of 2025 to capture more value out of its top commodity.

30/04/2025 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, pressured by weaker rival edible oils and crude oil prices.

30/04/2025 (Business Today) - The recent call by Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, urging all palm oil millers to accelerate the development of the biogas industry, is both timely and commendable. With over 170 palm oil mills having installed biogas facilities, Malaysia is indeed progressing on this front. However, if the nation is to fully unlock the climate and energy potential of its palm oil sector, we must not rest on our laurels.

30/04/2025 (UkrAgroConsult) - The price correction has once again made palm oil cheaper than rival soybean oil, prompting buyers to step up purchases. Malaysian palm oil futures have fallen nearly 10% since the start of the year. Crude palm oil is currently trading at $1,050 a tonne for CIF delivery to India, while crude soybean oil is trading at $1,100 a tonne, according to traders. Against this backdrop, India has started to increase its palm oil purchases.

29/04/2025 (The Star Online), Kuantan - Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged palm oil industry players to support the TG2 Black Pellet initiative, a renewable biofuel innovation capable of replacing coal in power generation.

29/04/2025 (China Daily) - China's increasing focus on sustainability helps to drive the development of the palm oil industry in more environmentally friendly and socially responsible ways, according to an industry expert.

29/04/2025 (New Straits Times), Kuantan - Dutch renewable energy company Maatschappij Wilhelmina NV has established a pilot plant to convert palm oil waste into TG2 black pellets, a renewable energy source.

29/04/2025 (Oils and Fats International) - Crude palm oil (CPO)’s discount against soyabean oil is expected to last until the third quarter, according to analysts quoted in a report by The Edge Malaysia.

29/04/2025 (India Express) - India is the most populous country in the world, with a population exceeding 1.46 billion people. The rapid population growth presents significant opportunities for potential growth, particularly in the demand for both food and non-food products across the nation. Thus, it is essential to develop strategies and policies through a holistic and comprehensive approach to ensure security in both food and non-food sectors including energy.

28/04/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed down by the anticipation of rising output in coming weeks and weaker soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

28/04/2025 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Monday, weighed down by expectations of increased production, while weaker Chicago soyoil also pressured the market.

29/04/2025 (The Star), Petaling Jaya - With crude palm oil (CPO) prices having corrected earlier than expected, inventory levels are likely to rise over the next few months.