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The plantation sector faces a mixed outlook in the near term, as geopolitical developments and recovering supply dynamics counter the potential boost from shifting trade flows

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday and closed at the lowest since October 1, weighed down by expectations of a rise in production, although strong rival oils limited further losses.

IOI Corp Bhd is expected to report weaker earnings for its third quarter ended March 31, (3Q25) due to seasonally low fresh fruit bunch (FFB) and crude palm oil (CPO) output, but production appears to be picking up ahead of 4Q25, according to UOB Kay Hian Research (UOBKH Research).

The Indonesian government has called on palm oil companies to implement stronger measures to prevent land fires, particularly in their plantation areas.

Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, after hitting their lowest close since October 1 in the previous session, supported by strength in rival vegetable oils and a weaker ringgit

To reduce reliance on petroleum-based polyol, palm-based biopolyol has emerged as a highly promising innovation

Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday and closed at the lowest since October 1, weighed down by expectations of a rise in production, although strong rival oils limited further losses.

Malaysia produces palm oil, rubber, timber, and cocoa. The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires importers of cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood as well as their derivatives to conduct extensive due diligence to ensure the goods entering the EU are not the result of deforestation. (Photo by Shahrill Basri/The Edge)

Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses into a third session on Wednesday, dragged down by lacklustre performances in Dalian vegetable oils and expectations of improved output

Green technology company Nextgreen Global Bhd is optimistic that its joint venture (JV) with Xiamen C&D Paper & Pulp Group Co Ltd of China to set up a paper pulp plant will progress well, underpinned by strong demand for sustainable pulp and strategic government backing

Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses into a third session on Wednesday, dragged down by lacklustre performances in Chicago soyoil and Dalian vegetable oils, while strong export data and weakness in the ringgit currency limited losses.

Indonesian palm oil producers are hoping that the government will slash the duty on US-bound exports, saying that such cuts would be necessary if Jakarta does not want to lose its customers following the recent tariff blitz