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CPO Futures Extend Loss For Third Day On Weaker Crude Oil Prices
MPOC expects CPO prices to range from MYR4,400-MYR4,650/tonne in July as palm oil supply outlook tightens
Malaysian Palm Oil Futures Rebound on Stronger Edible Oils and Weak Ringgit
Palm oil prices rose on Monday
MPOB expects CPO prices to remain strong at RM4,000-RM4,300 a tonne this year
30/06/2026 (The Star Online). Bangi - The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.
Indonesia biofuel push adds strain to producers, palm oil markets
30/06/2026 (The Edge Malaysia) - The rollout of a pioneering palm-diesel blend is set to stretch Indonesian biofuel makers to their limits and tighten global supplies of the tropical oil by diverting it away from export markets.
Malaysia's palm oil industry shifts towards high-value products
30/06/2026 (Vietnam Plus), Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia’s palm oil industry is undergoing a significant shift from focusing solely on raw material production to technology-driven innovation and the commercialisation of high-value-added products.
El Nino to tighten palm oil supply, lift CPO prices
30/06/2026 (The Star Online), Petaling Jaya - Severe dry weather caused by a strong El Nino weather pattern is expected to lead to significant supply disruptions and a substantial decline in fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yields across Malaysia, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak.
Palm oil's future hinges on innovation: Noraini Ahmad
30/06/2026 (New Straits Times), Bangi - Malaysia's oil palm industry can no longer rely solely on commodity production and must increasingly be driven by technology, innovation and the commercialisation of high-value products.
MPOB Commercialisation Of Over 240 Technologies Shows Palm Oil Research Remains Relevant Noraini
30/06/2026 (Bernama), Bangi - The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) commercialisation of more than 240 technologies with a combined potential market value exceeding RM6 billion demonstrates that Malaysia’s palm oil research remains aligned with industry needs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.
Looming El Nino could ignite fresh rally in CPO prices
29/06/2026 (Focus Malaysia) - A HEIGHTENED risk of a strong El Nino is beginning to take shape. Although the boost from energy-related demand has eased in recent months, the growing possibility of a severe El Nino episode could become a fresh driver for crude palm oil (CPO) prices by tightening supply, reinforcing MBSB’s Positive outlook on the plantation sector.
Prof Hariyadi Advocates for Intensification and the Circular Economy to Boost Oil Palm Productivity
29/06/2026 (IPB University) - Prof Hariyadi, a professor at the Faculty of Agriculture, IPB University, emphasized the importance of the “New Nexus” approach in sustainable oil palm management. He highlighted the need to prioritize land intensification over land expansion to boost the productivity of the national plantation sector.
Indonesia to launch B50 biodiesel program from July 1 to strengthen energy security and expand palm oil value chain
29/06/2026 (Bio Energy Times), Jakarta - Indonesia will implement its B50 biodiesel programme from July 1, 2026, increasing the biodiesel blending requirement to 50 per cent as part of its strategy to strengthen energy security.
