Malaysia Committed To Developing Alternative Timber Sources To Meet Global Needs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains committed to exploring and developing alternative wood sources through strategic, innovative, and sustainable approaches, in line with rising global demand for locally produced wood products.

Maybank To Support JS-SEZ And Facilitate Up To RM2.35 Bln In Client Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Ministry of Economy to support the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and facilitate up to RM2.35 billion in client investments over the next three to 10 years.

CPO Futures Snap Four-day Winning Streak on Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures snapped a four-day winning streak to end lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices.

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

By Nadia Jumri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

RISDA Finds New Source of Wealth For The Country, Eyes Launch By Early 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) is finalising a preliminary study on the development of biofuel products based on scrap rubber, with a target to announce its effectiveness for widespread use by early 2026. 

Johari Urges Palm Oil Industry To Support Biofuel Initiative

KUANTAN, April 29 (Bernama) – Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has urged palm oil industry players to support the TG2 Black Pellet initiative, a renewable biofuel innovation capable of replacing coal in power generation.

Malaysia Moves Closer To Green Bioeconomy With CCE-Oasis Xtract Partnership

PUTRAJAYA, April 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s push towards a sustainable, innovation-driven economy has taken a significant step forward today with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Central Corporate Engineering Sdn Bhd (CCE) and Oasis Xtract Sdn Bhd.

CPO Prices Expected To Hold At RM3,900 As Palm Oil Regains Price Competitiveness

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Palm oil prices are expected to remain supported at RM3,900 per tonne in the coming weeks, underpinned by the recovery in soybean oil prices, which enhances palm oil’s price competitiveness, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

Malaysia Urged To Embrace Bio-based Economy In Palm Oil Sector For Global Sustainability - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must urgently prioritise industrial sustainability by embracing a bio-based economy to remain competitive and sustainable in the global market, particularly in the palm oil sector, according to an expert.

Cargill Snags Five 2025 Edison Awards For Innovations In Food And Agriculture

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Cargill has received five prestigious Edison Awards for its groundbreaking advancements in food and agriculture.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Strong Soy Oil Rally

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to gain on Friday, fuelled by a bullish rally in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soy oil futures overnight, according to an analyst.

TSI, Telfair Forest Products To Build Sustainable Biomass Torrefaction Facility In Georgia

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- TSI and Telfair Forest Products have announced the construction of a torrefaction facility at Telfair Forest Product’s facility in Lumber City, Georgia, with commissioning and startup early this year.