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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Refocus economy or suffer, economist tells Sabah
An economist has warned that Sabah needs to shift its focus from a resource extraction economy to a more sustainable manufacturing and agriculture-based economy or suffer the consequences.
Palm oil rises
Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 1 per cent in the second half of trade on Thursday, ending the day higher on expectations of slowing February output in line with seasonal trend and improving exports.
Palm oil: Certified but NOT sustainable
Last month, Jonathon Porritt stated in his edie blog that the intent of the Changing Markets Foundation was to 'undermine the creditability of certification schemes' without suggesting alternatives. As the Foundation's campaign's director, I was surprised by this accusation and feel compelled to provide my own response.
SEA indicates higher shipments of RBD palmolein from Malaysia in coming months
Palm oil imports declined by 2.31 per cent to 8,15,236 tonne in January from the year-ago period, industry body Solvent Extractors Association (SEA) said Thursday. It, however, indicated higher shipments of RBD palmolein in coming months from Malaysia due to lower duty.
Malaysia incentivizes its palm oil industry with Blockchain
Malaysia has been using Blockchain Technology in three of the country’s largest industries today, namely Renewable Energy, Palm Oil Industry, and the Islamic Banking Sector.
Malaysia palm oil/Vegoils: Market factors to watch Thursday Feb 14
The following factors are likely to influence Malaysian palm oil futures and other vegetable oil markets on Thursday Feb 14.
Malaysian palm oil price closes lower for 4th day on weaker soyoil
Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday for a fourth consecutive session on back of weaker U.S. soyoil, reversing gains notched up earlier in the day.
CBIP unit wins RM131.7mil contracts
CB Industrial Product Holding Bhd’s (CBIP) palm oil mill unit, PalmitEco Engineering Sdn Bhd, has won four palm oil contracts worth RM131.7mil to build a palm oil mill, kernel crushing plant, biogas power-generating plant and sterilisation palm oil mill.
Bursa cautious but key Asian markets rally on trade deal hopes
Bursa Malaysia ended Wednesday lower, dragged down by IOI Corp and Axiata, while most key Asian markets chalked up solid gains on US President Donald Trump's suggestion of a fresh deadline for US-China trade deal.
