Malaysia’s crude palm oil output to exceed 19.5 mil tonnes this year — MPOB

higher national CPO production that is also supported by favourable prices. “So far, prices are higher than last year. Based on current production and prices, our exports are also likely to be higher,” he told reporters at a press conference after launching the International Conference on Oil Palm Protection (ICOPP) here on Friday. The MPOB chair said that the final export data will be announced in January during the MPOB’s annual review and outlook conference once full-year data becomes available. Mohamad Helmy noted that Malaysia’s CPO production is expected to rise this year despite several ongoing challenges faced by the industry. “Among these challenges, some of the most damaging, and in some cases irreversible, arise from pests, diseases, weed infestations, declining soil health, and the increasing impact of climate change. “If left unmanaged, these threats risk undermining decades of progress and jeopardising long-term sustainability,” he said. He said that the key concern ...