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AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
CPO prices to stay elevated on firm demand and tight supply
CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices
CPO price dip seen as temporary, stocks to rise in November: CIMB Securities
Indonesia to develop oil palm plantation in South Papua to boost biodiesel production
09/06/2025 (Bernama), Jakarta - Indonesia plans to develop oil palm plantation in Boven Digoel regency, South Papua province, to strengthen economic resilience and energy independence, the Defence Ministry said.
Dharma Satya Sets Rp800b Capex for Palm Oil Replanting, Renewable Energy
09/06/2025 (Jakarta Globe), Jakarta - Dharma Satya Nusantara (DSNG), the agribusiness company owned by Indonesian tycoon TP Rachmat, has earmarked Rp800 billion ($49.2 million) in capital expenditure for 2025. The funds will primarily support palm oil replanting over 5,000 hectares, renewable energy projects, and infrastructure upgrades.
Pakistan seeks to reduce vegetable oil imports by expanding olive groves
09/06/2025 (Ukr Agro Consult) - The federal government has proposed an allocation of Rs. 2.02 billion for the Ministry of National Food Security and Research in the upcoming budget for FY 2025-26, with a significant portion of the funding aimed at promoting commercial olive cultivation across the country.
Is the Malaysian upstream oil palm sector drifting towards sunset?
09/06/2025 (The Star) - I was encouraged by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani’s keynote at the 12th Singapore Dialogue last month, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to global leadership in sustainable palm oil, rooted in circular economy principles and strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials. His vision is bold and necessary.
Sarawak to unveil plan to boost farm incomes reduce food imports
08/06/2025 (New Straits Times), Gedong - Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to unveil a new strategy later this year aimed at increasing agricultural incomes and reducing the state's reliance on food imports.
My Say: The AI revolution can transform the palm oil industry
07/06/2025 (The Edge Malaysia), For decades, the palm oil industry has been perceived as a traditional, labour-intensive sector. However, the global push for sustainability, cost efficiency and technological progress is forcing a long overdue transformation. The question is no longer whether automation should play a role in palm oil, but how fast we are willing to implement it.
EU biodiesel tariffs offer Hong Kong a chance to boost adoption of green fuel
09/06/2025 (South Chine Morning Post) - The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on biodiesel and renewable diesel from China present Hong Kong with an opportunity to promote the use of low-carbon fuels, according to a business group, which called for more measures to support its adoption.
Bright Packaging diversifies into oil palm sector
06/06/2025 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - Bright Packaging Industry Bhd has entered into a new joint-venture agreement (JV) with Datai Plantations Sdn Bhd (DPSB) for the purpose of further diversity and increasing its investment in oil palm plantations.
Job of last resort puts further strain on Malaysia’s palm sector
05/06/2025 (Free Malaysia Today), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil industry is grappling with a dwindling labour pool as workers increasingly shun physically demanding jobs at plantations, a trend that threatens to exacerbate production woes in the major grower.
