MRB Activates May Rubber Incentives For Sabah And Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for smallholders has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for May 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Izzana Salleh Named New CPOPC Chief As Council Eyes Stronger Global Voice

JAKARTA, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has appointed Izzana Salleh as its new secretary general and Dr Musdhalifah Machmud as deputy, with their roles to start from June 2025 until May 2028.

MPOC Seeks EC Clarification On Malaysia's 'Standard Risk' Status

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) will request clarification from the European Commission (EC) on its full benchmarking methodology used in its assessment on the ‘standard risk’ status given to Malaysia under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Drops 20.3 Pct In March 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production fell by 20.3 per cent to 28,712 tonnes in March 2025 from 36,005 tonnes in February 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysian Rubber Board Activates April Incentives For Sabah, Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for smallholders has been activated for Sabah and Sarawak based on rubber production in April 2025, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

MPOB: 25 Years Of Leading Malaysian Oil Palm Industry Transformation – From Laboratory To Plantation, From Plantation To The World

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is committed to continue leading the development of the country's oil palm industry towards a smarter, more sustainable and competitive one, in line with the national agenda of empowering the green economy and digitalisation.

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. 

MSNR Trace System Mandatory For Processing Factories, Rubber Traders Effective May 5 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- License holders in the processing factory and rubber trader categories are required to use the Malaysian Sustainable Natural Rubber (MSNR) Trace system to report transactions involving natural rubber, effective May 5, said the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

MSPO To Launch Impact Alliance Platform By 3Q To Boost Certification Value -- Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) will establish the MSPO Impact Alliance by the third quarter (3Q) of this year, a new multi-stakeholder platform that aims to explore and test innovative models that enhance the value of certification.

FACT 2025: Malaysia Drives Trade Growth With Harmonised Commodity Standards

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 (Bernama) -- As the powerhouse in the global commodities market, with palm oil, rubber, timber, cocoa and pepper driving its economy, Malaysia is focused on streamlining trade to foster trust between trading partners to strengthen trade and market development.