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Malaysian palm oil futures rose for the third straight session on Monday, tracking gains in Chicago soyoil after the US proposed increasing biofuels blending, and supported by the crude oil rally following tensions in the Middle East

The Indonesian government has announced significant progress in finalizing a trade agreement with the European Union that could lead to zero tariffs on key Indonesian exports such as textiles, fishery products, footwear, and crude palm oil (CPO).

At a recent business forum organised by Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade in Osaka, Japan, Japanese companies pledged to import 640,000 tonnes of Indonesian biomass products, including palm kernel shells and wood pellets

Investors are bracing for any attacks on energy infrastructure and shipping in a region that produces around a third of the world’s crude

Malaysia’s oleochemical sector could face increased input costs starting July 1, as palm kernel oil, previously exempt from the sales and service tax (SST), will now be subject to a 5% sales tax, according to CIMB Securities.

The federal government announ-ced on Sunday a substantial increase in petroleum product prices, effective June 16, 2025, for the upcoming fortnight. This decision comes as the global oil market experiences an unprecedented surge following Israel attack on Iran.

Observed annually on June 5, World Environment Day is a pivotal global platform, with its recurring calls for individuals, communities and industries to rally together to solve pressing environmental challenges

Oil prices climbed in early Asian trade on Monday after Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on Sunday, heightening fears that escalating battle could trigger a broader regional conflict and widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.

Malaysia may fall short in achieving its revenue target this year due to soft oil prices and possible delays in the RON95 fuel subsidy rationalisation, some economists say.

Oil palm is often dubbed as “magic plant” due to its outstanding benefits to human beings. As a gift from Almighty God, oil palm does not only produce vegetable oil, but it has brought a big positive impact to global community

The inaugural meeting of the China-Malaysia joint laboratory on oils and fats processing and safety, under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), was held recently, the Science and Technology Daily reported on Sunday. This first-of-its-kind laboratory between China and Malaysia within the BRI framework is expected to bolster the palm oil trade and enhance broader industrial cooperation between the two countries.

The ministry of industry (Kemenperin) is drafting a ministerial regulation as an implementing regulation of the newly-issued presidential regulation (Perpres) No.16/2025 on certification of Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) for Indonesia’s downstream palm oil industries. The expansion and improvement of the ISPO certification is expected to spur the development of palm oil industries in the country