Govt boosting specialised oleochemical sector, palm-based health products to reduce reliance on CPO exports — deputy minister
26/10/2026 (Bernama), Kuala Lumpur - The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is strengthening the specialised oleochemical sector as well as the development of palm-based nutraceutical and pharmaceutical products, to reduce reliance on the export of crude palm oil (CPO)..... < read more >

Palm Oil Futures Edge Higher as Stocks Swell and El Niño Looms
26/10/2026 (CMB News) – Palm oil futures on MDEX firm around the MYR 4,600–5,000 band as Malaysian stocks hit multi year highs and El Niño raises 2027 supply risks..... < read more >

El Nino 2026-2027 Threatens Malaysia’s Palm Oil Output, Food Prices And Power Supply, BMI
26/10/2026 (Business Today) - Malaysia and other Southeast Asian economies face heightened risks of drought, food inflation and electricity supply disruptions as the 2026–2027 El Niño weather cycle develops, with palm oil, rice and coffee production among the agricultural sectors most exposed, according to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company..... < read more >

Indonesia Steps Up Palm Traceability Efforts to Meet EUDR Requirements
25/10/2026 (GAPKI), Bogor - Indonesia’s Agriculture Ministry is intensifying efforts to strengthen plantation governance and supply-chain traceability as producers prepare to meet requirements under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), with palm oil, cocoa and coffee among the commodities in focus.[1].... < read more >

Brazil’s biodiesel demand could reach 11 million cubic metres in 2027 if blend mandate rises to B16: StoneX
26/10/2026 (BIO Energy Times) - Brazil’s biodiesel demand is projected to increase 5.6% to 10.3 million cubic metres in 2026, driven by higher diesel consumption and an increase in the mandatory blending rate, reported Quantum Commodity Intelligence, citing a report by broker StoneX..... < read more >

 
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Economics and Industry Development Division
Malaysian Palm Oil Board