El Nino risk for planters
The plantation sector could face renewed weather-related risks over the next year as the return of El Nino threatens agricultural production across South-East Asia, even as concerns over fertiliser supply disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict begin to ease.
El Nino never sends a WhatsApp message
WHEN guests visit, they usually ring the doorbell. Some send a WhatsApp message beforehand. The considerate ones even ask whether it is a convenient time.
Jakarta’s commodities reality check
Indonesia's decision to postpone the centralisation of exports of strategic commodities – such as palm oil, ferroalloys and coal – from June 1 to early next year, is a wise move as much as a reality check.
Hap Seng Plantations on track for output recovery
PETALING JAYA: Hap Seng Plantations Holdings Bhd is on track for an output recovery of 715,000 tonnes, supported by a recovery in cropping pattern.
Kim Loong eyes growth on higher FFB output, new mill
PETALING JAYA: Analysts expect Kim Loong Resources Bhd's business outlook to be generally positive over the next few years, supported by improving plantation productivity, strong milling operations and a healthy financial position.
TH Plantations’ net profit eases to RM11.62mil in 1Q26
KUALA LUMPUR: TH Plantations Bhd's net profit eased by 9.49 per cent to RM11.62 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) compared with RM12.84 million in the same period last year.
Malaysia to produce biodiesel blend with 15% palm oil from June
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will begin producing biodiesel with a mix of 15% palm oil in June in an effort to lower diesel prices, the deputy prime minister said on Monday, as it grapples with elevated energy prices and supply constraints due to the Middle East conflict.
If I were fertiliser today: Options ahead
Why must every discussion on critical inputs remain hostage to old habits when the world has already moved on?
Sarawak Plantation rehabilitates 6,000 ha troubled oil palm estates
KUCHING: Sarawak Plantation Bhd has fully rehabilitated some 6,000 ha of oil palm estates which were plagued with various inefficiencies.
Land in Perak not transferred to Putrajaya, only developed by federal agencies like Felcra, state assembly told
IPOH: Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad says there is no issue of land being transferred from the Perak government to the Federal Government under the implementation of the Land (Group Settlement Areas) Act 1960.
