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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
Mohd Bakke to bring vast experience to palm oil industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The appointment of Tan Sri Mohd Bakke Salleh, 64, as the new chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is expected to benefit the palm oil industry tremendously, given his vast experience, Phillip Futures Sdn Bhd dealer, David Ng said.
M’sian palm oil price seen averaging RM2,410 per tonne
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil price is set to average RM2,410 (US$591) a tonne in 2018, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has forecast, down about 14% from last year’s average prices, according to Thomson Reuters Eikon data.
M’sia, Indonesia to use emotion to promote palm oil to EU
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Indonesia will use the emotional element such as the health benefits of palm oil in their campaign to gain the confidence of the European markets, says Deputy Primary Industries Minister Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin.
Crude palm oil futures fall on profit-booking
New Delhi, Aug 6 (PTI) Crude palm oil prices fell 0.37 per cent to Rs 589.50 per 10 kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits at higher levels amid fall in demand at the spot market and on weaker trend overseas.
Malaysian palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Monday Aug 6
KUALA LUMPUR: The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Monday Aug 6.
Malaysian palm oil price edges higher; range-trading on Sino-US trade war jitters
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures were rangebound on Friday, as weakness in related edible oils and U.S.-China trade friction concerns dented sentiment, but prices edged higher at the end of the trading day.
Kok: Better palm oil export prospects in 2H18
KUALA LUMPUR: The export prospects for Malaysian palm oil in the second half of 2018 looks positive, as the Ministry of Primary Industries has set its eyes on wooing more buyers from China, the world’s second largest economy and Malaysia’s top three palm oil consumer, says minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim.
Mysay: Business as usual not an option anymore for oil palm industry
The oil palm industry in Malaysia is at a tipping point. It is faced with multi-dimensional challenges that need action and long-term vision. The exponential growth in the cultivation of oil palm has helped feed the world’s growing demand for food, feed, fuel and fibre, and brought many economic benefits. However, oil palm’s success story has raised its international profile, resulting in heightened public scrutiny and criticism.
Kok sees bright future for palm oil ahead of China visit
The export prospects for Malaysian palm oil in the second half of 2018 look positive, as the Primary Industries Ministry has set its eyes on wooing more buyers from China, the world’s second-largest economy and one of Malaysia’s top three palm oil consumers, says minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim.
