![Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/41723197389_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero
The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues.
Sat Aug 10 2024
![Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723180624_TBpalmoil.jpg)
Small farms the key to Malaysia's palm oil sustainability
Supporting Malaysia's smallholder farmers with technology and policy can ensure a sustainable palm oil industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Sustainable future for Malaysia’s palm oil industry [COLUMNIST] Sustainable future for Malaysia’s palm oil industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Sustainable future for Malaysia’s palm oil industry
Malaysia's palm oil sector has shown remarkable innovation, leveraging technology and research to drive continuous improvement.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative [COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671777659_kelapasawit.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Fostering Innovation Ecosystems in the Palm Oil Industry: A Global Imperative
Through technology, collaboration, and a focus on local well-being, the palm oil industry can advance toward sustainability.
Thu Feb 08 2024
![[COLUMNIST] A forward-thinking initiative for Malaysian palm oil industry [COLUMNIST] A forward-thinking initiative for Malaysian palm oil industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] A forward-thinking initiative for Malaysian palm oil industry
Through this innovative approach, Malaysia can set the stage for a future driven by a skilled local workforce in its palm oil industry.
Tue Jan 16 2024
![LTAT, BHB and KLK signs strategic collaboration agreement LTAT, BHB and KLK signs strategic collaboration agreement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/81692859129_statement.jpg)
LTAT, BHB and KLK signs strategic collaboration agreement
The collaboration will strengthen the existing partnership between these prominent entities and is expected to contribute positively to the Malaysian palm oil industry.
Thu Aug 24 2023
![Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/61612691103_TBPalmOilWorker.jpg)
Govt allocates RM70 million to improve palm oil industry's sustainability - Tengku Zafrul
Tengku Zafrul said the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification has covered 98 per cent of palm oil cultivation.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait [PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600683822_DailyDose.jpg)
[PODCAST] Daily Dose @ 5: Get workers from India, Pakistan for palm oil industry, Chinese aircraft fly sorties in Taiwan Strait
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Tue Aug 02 2022
![Gov't in talks with industry players on cooking oil price reduction Gov't in talks with industry players on cooking oil price reduction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41659186499_MinyakMasak.jpg)
Gov't in talks with industry players on cooking oil price reduction
The government is carrying out negotiations with palm oil industry players to devise the best formula to expedite a reduction in supply prices.
Sat Jul 30 2022
![Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658222116_sawit.jpg)
Wee: Govt to monitor development after Indonesia scraps palm oil export levy
The government will monitor the development of the palm oil industry after Indonesia announced that it has scrapped its export levy for all palm oil products until August 31, 2022.
Tue Jul 19 2022
![Malaysia to foster cordial engagement with EU for palm oil industry's benefit Malaysia to foster cordial engagement with EU for palm oil industry's benefit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81654181170_PalmOil.jpg)
Malaysia to foster cordial engagement with EU for palm oil industry's benefit
As for the CPOPC initiative, Malaysia is working closely with Indonesia to counter anti-palm oil campaigns at the global level.
Mon Jun 27 2022
![Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51645102583_PengarahBesarFELDA.jpg)
Felda able to cope with foreign labour shortage through various measures
The shortage of foreign workers affecting most of the country's palm oil industry players does not present a great obstacle for Felda to continue to drive the development of the agriculture sector.
Thu Feb 17 2022
![MPIC committed to safeguard long-term interests of palm oil industry - Zuraida MPIC committed to safeguard long-term interests of palm oil industry - Zuraida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71639203844_ZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
MPIC committed to safeguard long-term interests of palm oil industry - Zuraida
Zuraida expressed confidence that Msia's palm oil industry will continue to thrive, which is in line with the ongoing efforts by MPIC.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61625108837_MALAYSIA.jpg)
Malaysia says palm oil industry faces $2.4 bln annual loss due to labour crunch
The police found 62 cases of forced labour last year, mostly in the service and manufacturing sector, and less than 10 so far this year.
Thu Jul 01 2021
![Palm oil industry's reputation a top concern for Malaysia - MPOA Palm oil industry's reputation a top concern for Malaysia - MPOA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81596645078_kelapasawit.jpg)
Palm oil industry's reputation a top concern for Malaysia - MPOA
The effect from the US move to ban FGV Holdings Bhds palm oil and palm oil products on the industry's reputation is of concern to Malaysia.
Sun Oct 11 2020