CPO Futures To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound next week amid muted activity due to the short trading week, according to a trader.

CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Stock Level

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising stock levels in the country.

Ecoscience's Unit Secures RM40 Mln Palm Oil Refinery Plant Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- Ecoscience International Bhd’s (EIB) wholly owned subsidiary Ecoscience Manufacturing and Engineering Sdn Bhd has secured a RM40 million contract for the construction and installation of a palm oil and fat refinery plant in Johor.

RM31 Mln Biomass Steam Plant To Be Built At Kaneka Malaysia Complex In Gebeng

KUANTAN, Sept 12 (Bernama) --  A RM31 million biomass steam plant will be developed at Kaneka (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd’s (Kaneka Malaysia) chemical industrial complex in the Gebeng Industrial Estate here.

PNB Launches Report To Improve Livelihood Of Independent Oil Palm Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) research arm PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI) has released a report with actionable policy recommendations to guide the future of independent smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry.

CPO Futures End Higher On Expectations Of Strong Palm Oil Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Thursday, supported by expectations of strong demand for palm oil ahead of the festive season next month.

EU's MSPO Acknowledgement To Ease Compliance Barriers, Boost Trade -- MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union’s (EU) acknowledgement of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification marks a significant milestone in reducing compliance barriers for Malaysian exporters, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Planted Oil Palm Area To Hit 5.64 Mln Hectares In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The total planted oil palm area is forecast at 5.64 million hectares, slightly up from 5.61 million hectares in 2024, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Israel’s Attack Has No Direct Impact On Malaysia’s Trade, Oil Industry - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Israel's attack on Qatar has no direct impact on Malaysia, especially on the oil industries and trade, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Kenanga, RHB Stay Neutral On Plantations As CPO Outlook Moderates

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weak Export Pace Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, impacted by concerns over weak export pace after the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) reported softer export performance for August.

EU Acknowledges MSPO As Credible Standard For EUDR Compliance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) has officially acknowledged the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a credible sustainability standard with a high-standard digital traceability system that can facilitate operators' compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).