Palm oil operators urged to get MSPO certification
SERIAN: Palm oil operators, especially smallholders, are urged to register for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification. Deputy Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Martin Ben said the government is committed to helping smallholders obtain the certification for sustainable palm oil production and increase productivity of fresh fruit bunches (FFB). He noted that […]
Can visit change European outlook towards Sarawak?
KUCHING: German president Dr Frank-Walter Steinmer’s visit to Sarawak on Saturday (Feb 18) could impact a different outlook towards Sarawak and Malaysia especially on palm oil plantations. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Europe as a continent is well-known to be quite critical of oil […]
Sarawak keeps top spot as CPO producer
KUCHING: Sarawak has for the second consecutive month maintained its position as the No 1 producer of crude palm oil (CPO) among states in Malaysia, with output of 329,664 tonnes in June 2022 (June 2021:327,423 tonnes). In May, Sarawak recorded CPO production of 325,899 tonnes. For the first six months of 2022 (6M2022), Sarawak CPO output […]
Ecoscience aims to raise RM24.7 mln from IPO
KUALA LUMPUR: Ecoscience International Bhd (Ecoscience), an integrated palm oil milling services provider en route to a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market on July 18, aims to raise RM24.7 million from its initial public offering (IPO). Its business development director Thing Jin Suan said out of the total proceeds, the company planned to allocate RM5 million (20.3 […]
CM receives visit from Soppoa delegation
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from a Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) delegation led by its chairman Eric Kiu Kwong Seng at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Tuesday (Feb 8). Soppoa took the opportunity to share some of challenges faced by the Sarawak […]
Soppoa looking forward to foreign manpower application green light
KUCHING: The palm oil industry continues to be a strong revenue earner for the state and country and could be even more productive if the worker shortage is addressed quickly. The Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) opined that the announcement of 32,000 foreign workers being approved entry into Malaysia from mid-October was timely. […]
Association voices support to lift freeze on recruitment of foreign workers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) has voiced its full support on the recent call by the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA) to lift the freeze on foreign workers recruitment for the palm oil industry in Malaysia. Soppoa chief executive officer Dr Felix Moh pointed out there is an estimated shortage of […]
Explore export opportunities to Romania, businesses urged
KUCHING: Sarawak should explore export opportunities of local products to Romania, said Datuk Mutang Tagal. The honorary Consul of Romania in Sarawak said goods like palm oil, rubber, pepper as well as electronics could be marketed there. “As the honorary Consul for our state, I urge that local businesses explore markets for their products in […]
94 pct MPSO certification for palm oil industry
KUCHING: Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Sarawak palm oil industry has been able to achieve 94 percent Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification (MPSO). In its press release on Monday (Nov 30), Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa) said it had been at the forefront in its commitment towards sustainability agenda by strongly upholding the value […]
Government support vital for growth of palm oil industry
KUCHING: Government support is imperative to ensure the growth of the palm oil industry in Sarawak in future, said Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa). In its press release on Monday (Nov 30), the association said the favourable crude palm oil (CPO) prices today was achieved because of its regular engagements with both the […]
