Palm oil prices are expected to recover in the coming months with the impact of El Niño-induced drought on production expected to materialise in the first quarter of 2027, mainly in top producer Indonesia, leading industry analysts said on Friday.

Palm oil prices set to recover in coming months as production tightens, analysts say

Indonesia is developing a digital information system that will allow its sustainable-certified palm oil exports to be traced to their origins, ahead of the implementation of new European trade rules at the end of this year, a senior government official said on Thursday.

Indonesia develops palm oil tracing system as it prepares for new EU rules, official says

NUSA DUA, Indonesia (Nov 12): Indonesia's palm oil product exports are expected to reach around 35 million metric tons in 2026, chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto told an industry conference on Thursday.

Indonesia's 2026 palm oil exports expected to reach around 35 million tonnes, minister says

JAKARTA (Nov 9): BP has sold its entire 49.9% stake in an Indonesian petrol station joint venture to subsidiaries of its Indonesian partner AKR Corporindo, AKR said in a disclosure statement on Monday.

BP sells 49.9% stake in Indonesian petrol station venture, partner firm says

Indonesia exported 19 million metric tons of crude and refined palm oil in the January to September period, up 8.1% from the same period a year earlier, statistics bureau data showed on Monday.

Indonesia's palm oil exports up 8.1% in first nine months of year

Indonesia's trade surplus narrowed to US$3.36 billion (RM13.66 billion) in September, official data showed on Monday, still much higher than the US$1.9 billion surplus forecast in a Reuters poll.

Indonesia posts US$3.36 bil trade surplus in September

Global index provider MSCI was trying to "intimidate" Indonesia but the country would not be afraid, President Prabowo Subianto told his cabinet on Wednesday, striking a combative tone in his first public reaction to last week's downgrade warning.

Prabowo accuses MSCI of trying to intimidate Indonesia after market rout

Indonesia has blamed peatland degradation by past food estates for its worst wildfire season in 11 years, and will work to restore its peat ecosystem, a senior official said on Thursday as thick haze continued to blanket its cities and drift into neighbouring countries.

Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

JAKARTA (Oct 12): Indonesian energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional has reached an agreement with Italian explorer Eni to take a 10% participating interest in four oil and gas blocks in the Kutai Basin, East Kalimantan, Medco said on Monday.

Medco Energi to take 10% stake in four Eni oil and gas blocks in Indonesia

Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia, a company established by the Indonesian government to supervise commodity exports, has started the test phase for a new monitoring platform aimed at boosting price transparency, the firm said in a statement.

Indonesia launches pilot commodity export monitoring platform

MELAKAVOTES: Zahid confident ‘blue wave’ will continue after Melaka win

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

Selangor folk urged not to be swayed by divisive politics — Amirudin

MELAKAVOTES: PH concedes, holds on to four seats

The Social Security Organisation (Socso) has disbursed RM20.23 million in benefits under the Non-Occupational Accident Scheme (Lindung 24 Jam) to contributors and their dependants as of Oct 31.

Socso paid out over RM20 mil under Lindung 24 Jam benefits as of Oct 31 — Khairul Firdaus

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka.

Anwar congratulates BN on Melaka election victory

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

Rafizi's Bersama falls short in Melaka but retains deposit in one seat

The Italian Data Protection Authority fined Meta Platforms Inc €805 million (RM3.63 billion) for accessing photos and videos of Android users’ galleries without their explicit consent.

Italy fines Meta €805 mil over access to users’ photos

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million.

Govt approves 99-year lease renewal for KL-Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall, land premium set at RM1,000 — Hannah

US air travel struggled to recover on Saturday from the longest nationwide flight suspension since the September 2001 terrorist attacks, with thousands of cancellations following an outage that laid bare the fragility of America’s aviation infrastructure.

US flight chaos persists with thousands of cancellations, delays

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

DAP bucks 'blue wave' trend to retain Ayer Keroh

Melaka Pakatan Harapan (PH) has conceded defeat in the state election after winning only four of the 24 seats it contested.

PH routed in Melaka, retains just four seats

Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) have declared an unofficial victory in the Melaka state election with a supermajority.

BN-PN declare unofficial victory in Melaka

Bersama, founded by former economy minister Datuk Seri Mohd Rafizi Ramli, suffered another crushing defeat in the Melaka state election, failing to win any seats but managing to retain its election deposit in one constituency.

DAP bucked the so-called "blue wave" trend to retain Ayer Keroh (N.16) with a convincing majority of 5,544 votes, defying expectations of a closely contested race.

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) continues to operate as usual nationwide, unaffected by the decision to return its director general to his parent organisation, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).

Border control agency fully operational despite director general's return to police force — home minister

Malaysian police have opened an investigation in April 2025 into US allegations of illicit procurement and diversion of high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) chips, including those produced by Nvidia, through Malaysia.

Malaysia probing alleged Nvidia AI chip diversion since April 2025 — home minister

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US peace envoys asked whether Ukraine would be willing to give up the Donbas region in the nation’s east to Russia in exchange for Nato membership, signalling a potential shift in Washington’s negotiating tactics.&nbsp;

Zelenskyy: US floats Donbas for Russia, Nato membership for Ukraine

The Barisan Nasional (BN)-Perikatan Nasional (PN) alliance is confident that the "blue wave" will continue to sweep across the rest of Malaysia, BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said after declaring a landslide victory in the Melaka state election.

Zahid confident blue wave will continue as BN-PN sweeps Melaka

Port Klang Free Zone Sdn Bhd (PKFZ) prohibited the export of computer chips without prior&nbsp;approval from the relevant authorities as a&nbsp;condition in a proposed land lease to Speedmatrix Sdn Bhd, which has now formally lapsed.&nbsp;

Speedmatrix’s land lease has lapsed, says Port Klang Free Zone chairman

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake an official visit to Malaysia on Nov 16 and 17, marking his first trip to the country.

Macron to make first visit to Malaysia, boost bilateral ties to strategic partnership

More than eight months into the Iran war, smoke continues to billow from oil tankers as Tehran presses ahead with repeated attacks near the Strait of Hormuz.&nbsp;

The oil market is brimming with crude despite tanker attacks

Nearly 90% of the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea has been agreed upon by Asean and China, with Malaysia optimistic that negotiations can be concluded soon.

Asean, China agree on nearly 90% of COC, Malaysia optimistic talks near completion

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated Barisan Nasional (BN) on the mandate given by the people of Melaka.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim arrived here on Saturday night for the 49th Asean Summit and Related Summits, with a packed diplomatic schedule that will see him return briefly to Malaysia to receive French President Emmanuel Macron before flying back to Manila.

Anwar arrives in Manila for Asean summit, plans brief return for visit by Macron 

Police have submitted 32 investigation papers related to the 16th Melaka state election to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) and are now awaiting further instructions.

Melaka polls: Police refer 32 investigation papers to AGC

Premier Li Qiang asked Chinese companies to expand localised operations in Thailand and called for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, clean energy and biomedicine, Xinhua news agency reported on Saturday.

China asks firms to expand locally in Thailand, Xinhua reports

Deputy Defence Minister Adly Zahari cast his vote in the 16th Melaka state election at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Durian Tunggal here at 4.13pm on Saturday.

Melaka polls: Adly Zahari votes in Durian Tunggal

The Home Ministry acts solely as the implementing agency for the Pardons Board’s decisions on a prisoner's sentence, including house arrest.

Home Ministry solely implements Pardons Board decisions, says Saifuddin

The government has approved a 99-year lease renewal for the Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), with the land premium fixed at a nominal RM1,000, a significant reduction from the earlier estimated premium of approximately RM4.67 million.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has reminded people in the state to be discerning and not be easily swayed by attempts from certain quarters to undermine racial harmony for narrow political interests.

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