KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian oil palm industry sees a brighter performance this year, which may continue into 2023, supported by stronger demand for the commodity, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said.
Director-general Datuk Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has disrupted the sunflower oil supply chain globally, causing a surge in the demand for palm oil as a replacement for sunflower oil.
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