Thailand regained its position as Malaysia’s largest rice supplier in the first half of 2026, exporting 327,995 tonnes, or about 46% of...
El Niño expected in late 2026 may reduce Malaysia and Indonesia’s palm oil output in 2027–28. Tight vegetable oil supplies, Indonesia’s B50...
Malaysia’s MPOB is developing Sawit EcoTherm, a palm oil-based cooling fluid for data centres that could significantly reduce water and energy use....
Indonesia plans to export 1,000 tonnes of premium rice to Malaysia as its first shipment under a new partnership, with annual exports...
Malaysia has launched large-scale local grain maize production to reduce its 100% dependence on imports. The initial 400-hectare project is expected to...
Malaysia’s palm oil stocks are estimated to rise 10.8% in July to 2.25 million tons, the highest in nearly two years. Stronger...
Indonesia and Malaysia face palm oil harvesting disruptions as high diesel prices and fuel shortages force smallholders to reduce harvesting rounds. Malaysia’s...
Thailand’s rice exports fell 19% in the first half of 2026 as cheaper Cambodian jasmine rice intensified competition, especially in the U.S....
Malaysia has sufficient rice stocks of 1.237 million tonnes to meet domestic demand for at least six months. The government is supporting...