Study needed to retain supply of crude palm oil in country

KUCHING: Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong has called for a study to be carried out immediately so that the supply of crude palm oil (CPO) in the country is always adequate. He said he is concerned about the sharp increase in exports of CPO which is triggered by the reduction of export tax […]

CPO price movement revolves around petroleum market

KUALA LUMPUR: Petroleum is the key to understanding the palm oil market today as it determines the crude palm oil (CPO) price range via the price band and is also a sign of the state of the world economy, plantation expert Dr James Fry of LMC International Ltd said. He said it is difficult for […]

Oil palm smallholders’ delight

MIRI: Smallholders in Miri District are expecting better earnings with the price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) going up. The FFBs currently fetch between RM518, RM580 and RM585 per tonne. Prior to this, the price was below RM300 per tonne. For Theresa Simon, a smallholder who spoke to New Sarawak Tribune, she is hoping that […]