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Malaysia : Felda chairman on (no) sugar price hike

Malaysia’s sugar price hike is unnecessary if government incentives continue, said Felda chairman Ahmad Shabery Cheek. Despite rising global raw sugar costs,...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm follows Dalian palm olein, Chicago soyoil lower

Malaysian palm oil futures dropped for a third day, falling 0.45% to RM4,223 per ton, pressured by weaker soyoil and palm olein...

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Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English

Malaysia’s first corn-based ethanol plant sets regional benchmark

Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn Bhd (CIM), a Hexza Corporation unit, has inaugurated Malaysia’s first corn-based ethanol plant in Ipoh. The facility marks...

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Rice News in English

Japan vows more US rice imports within tariff-free quota

Japan will import more U.S. rice under its existing WTO tariff-free quota of 770,000 metric tons, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said, stressing...

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Edible Oil News in English

Palm oil drops on profit-taking after reports of weaker export data

Malaysian palm oil futures fell 0.33% to RM4,210 per metric ton on Thursday, reversing Wednesday’s gains. The drop was driven by profit-taking...

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Edible Oil News in English

Malaysia refines market strategy to expand palm oil reach

Malaysia is enhancing its palm oil market strategy to deepen regional trade ties and promote value-added products. Minister Johari Abdul Ghani noted...

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Sugar News in English

Malaysia’s largest sugar producer calls for hefty tariff on imported sugar from Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd has called on the government to impose a 50 percent tariff on sugar imports from Thailand...

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Edible Oil News in English

Wilmar to buy over Nigeria-incorporated palm oil business from British joint venture partner for US$70 million

Wilmar International will acquire PZ Cussons' 50% stake in Nigeria-based PZ Wilmar for US$70 million, gaining full ownership. The move supports Wilmar’s...