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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Businesses urged to support 'Love My Palm Oil' campaign
The Primary Industries Ministry hopes to get more businesses on board its "Love My Palm Oil" campaign to strengthen support for the country's palm oil industry.
Harsh realities hamper establishment of an African FTA
If the African Union (AU) is to be believed, this is the year that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) really starts to take shape. Forty-nine member states have signed up to the deal, and 15 of them have already ratified it – including South Africa, the continent’s second-largest economy.
Foreign minister highlights palm oil issue with EU member states during Brussels visit
Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and his counterparts from several European Union (EU) member states, as well as EU parliamentarians dwelled into Malaysia-EU bilateral matters during his working visit to Brussels recently.
Malaysian palm oil price eases from near-7-month peak on stronger ringgit
Malaysian palm oil futures on Friday rose to its highest in nearly seven months before giving up gains as a stronger ringgit weighed on the market
U.S. urges Kosovo to lift trade tariffs against Serbia, Bosnia
The United States urged Pristina on Friday to abolish 100-percent tariffs on goods imported from Serbia and Bosnia and continue talks on normalising ties with Belgrade
Malaysian palm oil price hits near 5-month high on lower production outlook
Malaysian palm oil futures hit their highest in nearly five months on Thursday on expectations of falling production.
Palm oil details on a wall at KDU brings enlightenment
Palm oil means different things to different people. For 650,000 Malaysian oil palm smallholders, it is a vital source of income. To KDU University College lecturers, students and its officials, they consider the vegetable oil nutritious and versatile in cooking.
The double-edged sword of palm oil
Widespread cultivation of oil palm trees has been both an economic boon and an environmental disaster for tropical developing-world countries. New research points to a more sustainable path forward through engagement with small-scale producers.
Gang up to fight anti-palm oil lobbyists
Almost 90% of the world’s palm oil come from Malaysia and Indonesia. Together, these two countries dominate the global trade in palm oil.
