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More than once, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mentioned in his official visit to Turkey this week that the last time he was here in a similar capacity was around two decades ago.

Three Singapore-based companies were among the highest-earning companies globally last year, according to Fortune magazine's annual Global 500 list announced this week.

"It's the eye of the tiger, it's the thrill of the fight," cries the soundtrack in the inspirational moments of films, but now more than ever the tigers themselves need someone fighting for them.

KUALA LUMPUR:Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 1% on Thursday evening to hit near two-month highs, extending gains on stronger U.S. soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) and short covering.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's biodiesel production and exports are set to hit record levels this year as low palm oil prices increase the appeal of blending to make biofuels, the head of an industry association told Reuters on Thursday.

BRUSSELS/PARIS/JAKARTA: The European Commission has proposed duties ranging from 8% to 18% on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia to counter what it says are unfair subsidies, the latest twist in a case that has lasted seven years.

KUALA LUMPUR: An international green certification body said Indonesian member firm Korindo Group breached its rules on clearing forests to grow oil palm but would not be expelled after a two-year probe.

SINGAPORE (July 26): Palm oil may extend its gains into a range of RM2,076-2,083 per tonne, driven by a powerful wave c.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 — A new study by an environmental group suggests strong links between state legislation and the rapid expansion of corporate oil palm, which has spread into vast swathes of precious forest reserves and native customary land (NCL) over the last decade.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed over 1% on Wednesday evening to their highest in more than a month, tracking gains in related edible oils.

KUALA LUMPUR: The rise of Conservative leader Boris Johnson as United Kingdom’s prime minister has raised concerns among liberals and democrats around the globe, particularly on his efficacy to lead the top office, although calls for calm have also been voiced.

KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Thursday morning and hit fresh one-month highs, tracking strength in US soyoil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).