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23/01/2026 (Brecorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures closed at its highest level in two months on Thursday, as the likelihood of a production decline amid firm demand, and expectations that the US will soon increase its biofuel blending levels supported the market.

21/01/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a second straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger rival edible oils, though weaker crude oil prices capped the rise.

21/01/2026 (New Strait Times), Kuala Lumpur - Palm oil prices in February are expected to remain range-bound between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne, supported by seasonal declines in production and stock levels, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) said.

21/01/2026 (Vietnam Investment Review) - The six-episode series The Palm Oil Story will air on the programme Viet Connect at 9:00am on Saturday, January 24, on Ho Chi Minh City Television Channel No.9 (HTV9). The series portrays Malaysia’s palm oil as a symbol of economic growth, human vitality, and nutritional value closely connected to modern life.

20/01/2026 (The Sun), Kuala Lumpur - The government is employing a dynamic trade diplomacy strategy to counter discrimination against Malaysian palm oil.

22/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 1percent to a seven-week high on Wednesday, as anticipation of stronger demand for the Lunar New Year holidays boosted the market.

21/01/2026 (The Sun), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices have remained firm above RM4,000 throughout January despite some fundamental headwinds, indicating that this price level is forming a near-term structural floor with limited downside risks, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) yesterday.

20/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures were little changed on Monday, as China’s plans to slash import tariffs on Canadian canola and Indonesia’s cancellation of its B50 biodiesel mandate weighed on the market, while upcoming festival demand lent some support.

20/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - TA Securities said Malaysia’s palm oil exporters could make inroads in price-sensitive markets like India from March 1 when Indonesia’s planned export levies come into force.

20/01/2026 (Business Recorder), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, after falling in the previous session, buoyed by stronger rival edible oils and crude oil prices, while traders await export data for further cues.

20/01/2026 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - The government, through the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, has adopted a dynamic trade diplomacy strategy to address all forms of discrimination by tailoring its approach to specific key market needs.

21/01/2026 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Tuesday, as anticipation of a sharp decline in production and stronger export demand supported the market.