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Around 15% of all emissions resulting from the typical diet of an EU citizen can be directly linked to deforestation of tropical forests, according to new research.

The aviation sector can play a crucial role in boosting Malaysian palm oil, which has been saddled with discrimination in the West, low prices and high inventory.

Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a two-week low on Tuesday, in line for a second session of declines, tracking weaker soyoil on the US Chicago Board of Trade amid slower-than-expected demand growth

The European Union's (EU) planned restriction on the use of palm oil in biofuel is a factor that led to the suspension of negotiations on the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

Malaysia may continue to suspend Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks with the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) until the issue of unfair and discriminatory practices against palm oil is resolved.

The trade issue between Malaysia and the European Union over palm oil will not affect other forms of exports to the bloc, says the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).

Many in Malaysia are hopeful that Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad will be able to smooth ties with China during his upcoming visit to Beijing

This week, Indonesia will hold a presidential election that will make or break incumbent Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s chances of getting a second term in a rematch with his nemesis, Prabowo Subianto.

When a 15m wave hit the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant eight years ago, disabling its power supply and cooling mechanisms, the Japanese government promptly started looking at alternatives to nuclear power. It realised that despite every precaution, a freak “Act of God” such as a tsunami could undo everything and place its citizens in grave danger.

Efforts to rein in the damaging effects of palm oil production have crept along over the years. At times, things have seemed pretty hopeless. But those fighting from the inside insist it can be done, and that NZ must be part of the solution

Malaysian palm oil futures fell to their lowest levels in two weeks, dropping for a third session in four as stockpiles remained high and exports came in weaker than forecast.

Palm oil may fall to RM2,110 per tonne, as it has broken a support at RM2,155.