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09/03/2026 (Oils & Fats International) - Labour shortages in Malaysian oil palm plantations are causing losses of approximately MYR7.5bn-MYR20bn (US$1.09bn-US$5.07bn)/year, according to a 1 March report by The Star quoting Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) president Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.

07/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade positively next week, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

07/03/2026 (Business Today) - The Indonesian government has requested that the World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) suspend concessions and other obligations to the European Union (EU) following the EU’s failure to fulfill its obligations regarding palm oil.

07/03/2026 (Business Today) - Despite a five-year record in quarterly production, Kenanga Investment Bank has maintained a “Neutral” outlook on the Malaysian plantation sector. In its latest report, the research house highlighted a tug-of-war between robust harvest volumes and cooling crude palm oil (CPO) prices as the industry enters 2026.

07/03/2026 (The Hindu Business Line) - The Indian government is considering the distribution of coconut oil instead of palm oil through the public distribution system (PDS) to ensure farmers get a better price, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare said on Saturday.

09/03/2026 (The Daily Star) - The prices of loose soybean oil and palm oil have risen in the local market despite assurances of sufficient stock and adequate supply, heaving financial pressure on consumers.

05/03/2026 (Diya TV USA), Mumbai - India has canceled several shipments of soybean oil after prices for the product surged above cheaper alternatives. The move highlights the growing pressure on edible oil importers as global prices fluctuate and buyers shift toward lower-cost options.

05/03/2026 (Kaohoon International) - palm oil group stocks rallied across the board, buoyed by positive sentiment from news about private sectors calling on the government to implement measures to manage energy prices, especially diesel, which has been affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

05/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by stronger crude oil prices amid the United States-Iran conflict, a trader said.

05/03/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Prolonged conflict in the Middle East could sustain a price floor for crude oil through 2026, lending underlying support to palm oil prices and reinforcing firmer trends across the global edible oils market.

05/03/2026 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - IOI Corp Bhd is expanding into higher-margin palm oil products while expecting fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production to grow by five to eight per cent in financial year 2026 (FY26), according to Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest).

05/03/2026 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - The chief executive of Malaysian palm oil giant FGV Holdings, Fakhrunniam Othman, has resigned from the company, he told Reuters on Thursday, confirming media reports.