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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
Malaysian palm oil futures fall under fundamental pressure, amplifying the impact on other oil prices
CPO Futures End Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil Prices, Easing US-China Trade Tensions
13/05/2025 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday, supported by firmer soybean oil prices and easing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said palm oil trader David Ng.
Malaysia palm oil stocks to rise amid strong seasonal production, says Glenauk Economics
13/05/2025 (The Edge Malaysia), Kuala Lumpur - Agricultural commodity advisory firm Glenauk Economics forecasts global palm oil output to remain high in May, supported by a seasonal recovery given the end of the monsoon season, which is expected to minimise rainfall disruptions in the second quarter.
CPO discount to soybean oil seen lasting up to one year, says Pacific Inter-Link
13/05/2025 (The Edge Malaysia) - CRUDE palm oil (CPO) exporter Pacific Inter-Link Sdn Bhd (PIL) expects the discount of palm oil to soybean oil to persist for the next six to 12 months, due to tight soybean oil supply from the US and South America and a gradual rise in palm oil production.
Output Concerns For The Plantation Sector
13/05/2025 (Business Today) - Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained its NEUTRAL stance on the plantation sector, expecting a mixed set of results for the first quarter of 2025.
Malaysia deserves to get low-risk status in new EU regulation
12/05/2025 (New Straits Time) - The European Union will by June 30 unveil the much anticipated "country benchmarking system" under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
Kenya Looks to Malaysia for Palm Oil Sector Reform and Growth
13/05/2025 (ChemAnalyst) - Kenya is turning to Malaysia’s well-established palm oil industry model in a bid to reform its own sector, focusing on improvements in logistics, supply chain efficiency, and supportive policy frameworks. The move follows a recent round table meeting in Nairobi between Malaysian Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani and 15 key representatives from Kenya’s oils and fats industry.
Ombudsman urges creation of National Palm Oil Agency
12/05/2025 (Antara), Jakarta - The Ombudsman of Indonesia emphasized the importance of the government establishing a National Palm Oil Agency to improve governance of the palm oil industry and address related issues in a comprehensive and effective manner.
Balancing Sustainability And Inclusion: Towards The Malaysianisation Of The EUDR
11/05/2025 (Business Today) - The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its implications for Malaysian palm oil have sparked significant debate. Rather than taking sides on the issue, it is more productive to examine it through the lens of standard-setting. Malaysia has a long history of developing its own sustainability standards for palm oil, and incorporating some of these innovative approaches into the EUDR could pave the way for a collaborative and mutually beneficial implementation strategy.
USDA: May WASDE predicts soybean oil use in biofuel will expand for 2025-‘26
13/05/2025 (Biodiesel Magazine) - The USDA reduced its estimate for 2024-’25 soybean use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released May 12. The agency, however, expects soybean oil use in biofuel to increase during the 2025-’26 marketing year.
