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Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third consecutive session on Tuesday on expectations of higher output in March.

PRIMARY Industries Minister Teresa Kok’s call to manufacturers to add a “Love My Palm Oil” label to palm oil products and for Malaysians to consume more palm oil (March 13) is not a solution to the European Union’s proposed ban on palm oil biodiesel.

The European Union’s (EU) argument that planting oil palm destroys forests is misleading and driven by economic reasons, says Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Masing

Kim Loong Resources Bhd's net profit fell 83% to RM3.15 million or 0.34 sen per share in the fourth quarter ended Jan 31, 2019 (4QFY19), from RM18.28 million or 1.96 sen per share in the same quarter a year ago, no thanks lower average crude palm oil (CPO) prices.

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (pic) (BN-Ayer Hitam) has questioned the government on measures taken to help Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) settlers clear their outstanding debts due to the fluctuating share prices of Felda Global Ventures (FGV) Holdings Bhd.

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (BN-Ayer Hitam) questioned the government on measures taken to help Federal Land Authority (Felda) settlers settle their outstanding debts due to the fluctuating price of Felda Global Ventures (FGV) Holdings Bhd shares.

The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets .on Tuesday March 26

For many consumers, palm oil has become synonymous with environmental devastation in Southeast Asia. The industry has brought mass deforestation to the region, shrunk orangutan habitat beyond recognition and compromised local livelihoods. Indonesia, in the process, rose to become the third-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a partnership between stakeholders in the palm oil industry, such as producers, retailers and NGOs, was created over a decade ago to make the industry more environmentally and socially responsible. It helped, but critics argue the industry is still a long way from sustainable.

Malaysian palm oil futures fell to their lowest in three days on Monday, tracking weaker related edible oils.

Chester law firm Aaron & Partners have joined forces with other organisations in their home city as part of a campaign to become the world’s first Sustainable Palm Oil City.

Indonesia’s planning minister has said the country will choose a low-carbon development pathway after a government report found that it could significantly boost the economy.

Malaysia must act fast in promoting its palm oil to new markets in the Middle East and Africa, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.