Berita Arkib
02-04-2020
Sabah continues MCO restrictions, but allows certain shops to open for limited hours
Sabah will continue with the current restrictions under the movement control order (MCO) but will allow some workshops, pet shops and tyre shops to operate on certain days
02-04-2020
European Council okays free trade deal with Vietnam
The European Council has approved a decision to conclude the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA), the final procedure from the E.U. side needed for the deal to become effective
02-04-2020
Belarus reduces export duties on oil, oil products
On 1 April Belarus reduced customs duties on oil and petroleum products, which are exported beyond the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)
02-04-2020
Temporary tariff relief likely coming
Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would give companies a 90-day grace period on paying tariffs, people familiar with the plans told POLITICO.
01-04-2020
VEGOILS-Palm oil slips on weaker rival oils, demand concerns
Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, tracking weaker rival oils, and on growing concerns over demand as more countries self-isolate against the coronavirus outbreak
01-04-2020
Indonesian anti-graft enforcers set their sights on corporations
An Indonesian anti-graft agency, widely recognised for its prowess at catching corrupt government officials, has begun to refocus its approach towards cracking down on natural resource firms that pay bribes in exchange for permits.
01-04-2020
MCO: Appeal to reconsider closure of palm oil mills
The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) and Malaysian Estate Owners Association (MEOA) have appealed to the State Government to reconsider the decision to close all palm oil mills in plantations in Tawau, Lahad Datu and Kinabatangan
01-04-2020
‘Serious consequences’: ASEAN COVID-19 lockdowns heighten food supply fears
A lack of collaboration between ASEAN governments and the food industry could risk causing supply shortages across the region as several nations enforce COVID-19 lockdowns
01-04-2020
Synthetic palm oil lacks nutritional value of natural palm oil — MPOB
Synthetic palm oil does not contain vitamins A and E compared to natural palm oil rich with these nutritional values, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said in a statement yesterday
01-04-2020
‘Palm oil domestic consumption cannot offset losses in exports’
Singapore-based Palm Oil Analytics owner and co-founder Dr Sathia Varqa said domestic consumption in February was 346,720 tonnes – a 13-month high, but it only accounts for 16 per cent of total annual demand.
01-04-2020
Food prices remain high despite fuel and commodity rates crash
Consumers are yet to get any benefit in commodity prices despite Rs20 per litre cut in diesel prices and declining international rates of pulses, tea and edible oil.
01-04-2020
Palm oil ops closure in Sabah to likely result in 18-20% drop in M'sia monthly CPO production — UOBKayHian
The closure of palm oil estate and milling operations in six districts in Sabah could result in a loss of 18% to 20% in Malaysia’s monthly crude palm oil (CPO) production, and a 2% loss of total CPO production for 2020.