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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 price dip seen as temporary, stocks to rise in November: CIMB Securities
Malaysia lowers December crude palm oil reference price, maintains duty at 10%
Malaysia’s flooded oil palm problems to last for another month
24/02/2025 (The Edge Malaysia) - Malaysian oil palm plantations that have been inundated with rain this year aren’t likely to see production recover for at least another month, according to a senior industry official.
Malaysia's palm oil stocks to hit two-year low after output falls
24/02/2025 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil stocks are set to fall to 1.5 million metric tons by the end of February, their lowest level in nearly two years, as floods have hit production and the Ramadan festival has boosted demand, a senior regulatory official told Reuters.
AI in palm oil processing to boost local talent and reduce foreign worker reliance
24/02/2025 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in palm oil processing can reduce reliance on foreign workers and create opportunities for local talent, according to Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.
Local palm oil sector requires urgent reforms to prevent stagnation and decline
23/02/2025 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia's palm oil industry stands at a crucial crossroads, with urgent reforms needed to avoid stagnation and decline, according to Joseph Tek Choon Yee, former president of Malaysian Estate Owners Association.
Malaysia expects its palm exports to China to be 'resilient' amid price pressure
23/02/2025 (Reuters), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil exports to China will "remain resilient" this year despite their premium over rival oils and Chinese consumers' shifting buying patterns, the deputy commodities minister said on Sunday.
Oil Palm: Inconvenient truth, brewing crises
23/02/2025 (Borneo Post Online) - Let me play devil’s advocate for a moment. As I dive in, I hope my conversation resonates with those who appreciate a mix of impassioned, raw emotion and yes — some unapologetic ranting. This isn’t a typical calculated argument. It’s a challenge to confront uncomfortable truths head-on.
Cover Story: Taking plantations into the 4.0 era
23/02/2025 (The Edge Malaysia) - The harvesting of oil palm is a test of endurance — long hours under the sun, sickles swinging, fruit bunches crashing to the ground. It is backbreaking labour, a line of work that few locals are eager to take on, and one that remains largely dependent on foreign workers.
CPO Futures to Trade Sideways Amid Profit-taking Next Week
22/02/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight bearish basis amid profit-taking activities next week, said palm oil trader David Ng.
Palm oil set for fifth weekly gain on output concerns
21/02/2025 (New Straits Times), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday and were on track for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, in what would be their longest winning run in three years, as expectations of weaker production supported the market.
