KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia always adhered to the concept of sustainability to strengthen the country’s oil palm industry by ensuring no deforestation activities or forced labour, in compliance with international standards. Therefore, as the world’s second-largest palm oil producer, the Plantation and Commodities Ministry, through the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), intensifies efforts to counter allegations from the European Union (EU) and restrictions faced by the industry in terms of its sales. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani in an interview on TV3 said ther ..read more

In the Eastern African bloc, Tanzania, recognized as one of the rapidly developing economies, is projected to achieve an impressive 6.4% GDP growth, reaching $86.97 billion by 2024. Over the past decade, despite occasional global economic fluctuations, Tanzania’s GDP has exhibited a consistent upward trend. Although there was a slight decline in 2020, the country has maintained an annual GDP growth rate of over 4% for more than a decade, highlighting its emerging economic prominence in Africa. With a population nearing 65 million and disposable incomes growing by approximately 3% annually, Ta ..read more

  Over the course of its development, Malaysia’s palm oil industry has consistently implemented measures to create better outcomes for end users. In tandem with the global focus on environmental conservation, attention to biodiversity and sustainability have become an integral part of the sector’s production process and business strategy. Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil is one outcome of this – our way of giving back to the world ..read more

Earth Day is celebrated on 22 April every year since 1970 and serves as a reminder of our collective responsibility to safeguard the planet and forge a sustainable future. With the theme “Planet vs. Plastics”, the 2024 campaign aims to increase public awareness on the harmful effects of plastic pollution, with the goal of reducing plastic production by 60% by 2040 and eliminating single-use plastics by 2030. In light of this theme, it’s time to explore innovative and more sustainable alternatives to the commonly used petroleum-based plastics. One such solution is palm-based bioplastics. Let’s ..read more

In todays digital age, the proliferation of fake news has become a menacing force, capable of wreaking havoc on individuals, institutions, and even entire industries. Among the victims of this epidemic are brands, which often find themselves ensnared in webs of misinformation that tarnish their reputation and erode consumer trust. Fake news factories operate in a clandestine manner, leveraging the power of social media, clickbait headlines, and viral content to disseminate false information with alarming efficiency. These factories exploit the inherent vulnerabilities of online platforms, whe ..read more

Deforestation is a global political issue which has garnered the attention of world leaders in recent years. In November 2021, policymakers and business leaders from around the world met at COP26, the UN’s climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. One of the top headlines to emerge from the conference was around deforestation. Attendees agreed an ambitious set of targets to tackle the issue head-on. They unveiled a plan and accompanying timeline which they said would allow them to end deforestation completely by 2030. The list of commitments was signed by the leaders of a long list o ..read more

 KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) — Crude palm oil (CPO) prices, which surged in March 2024 to hit a peak of RM4,327 a tonne, are expected to move within a stable range of RM4,000 to RM4,200 a tonne this month, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC). In the April 2024 issue of its Palm Pulse newsletter, the council said the dynamics of the palm oil market for the month are influenced by several key factors, namely increased palm oil production, improved palm oil imports, and a recovery in soft oil prices. Anticipated higher month-on-month (m ..read more

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities intends to make Egypt an essential part of its plan to expand Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the African continent through the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Its minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said economic cooperation in the palm oil sector between Malaysia and Egypt was discussed in his meeting with the Egyptian Ambassador to Malaysia Ragai Tawfik Nasir on Monday at his office. “Egypt is a strategic country for our palm oil industry because palm oil makes up almost 90 per cent of Malaysia’s exports to Egypt. “Egypt has a population ..read more

MPOC is pleased to introduce the twelve issue of Palm Pulse, our monthly newsletter dedicated to bring you latest market updates and insights on the palm oil industry. Stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly evolving industry by downloading a copy via the links below. To view with Desktop mode Download Desktop Version To view with Mobile mode Download Mobile Version ..read more

Old narratives can take a long time to die. This is especially true in the field of health and nutrition. Here, science moves at an astonishing rate, uncovering new evidence and data,  often overturning outdated thinking. But “homespun wisdom” is as stubborn as it is unscientific, and it sadly continues to muddy the waters of debate. A recent article speaking to the dangers of Palm Oil follows the old trope that remains pervasive despite being disproven by evidence. Opponents cite high cholesterol levels as a potential concern, even as abundant research shows conclusively tha ..read more