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| Region | Next 7d | Past 30d | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsular Malaysia | 41 mm | 266 mm | Normal |
| Sabah | 41 mm | 123 mm | Normal |
| Sarawak | 14 mm | 78 mm | Dry |
| Sumatra/Riau | 31 mm | 136 mm | Normal |
| Kalimantan | 0 mm | 15 mm | Dry |
Next 7d is forecast (MET Norway); past 30d is observed (NASA POWER, ~2-day lag). Status reflects the 7-day outlook.
Crude is trending lower across both the week and the month. Softer crude weakens biodiesel economics, easing the demand support under palm.
MPOB data shows production rose 9.4% on-month, pushing inventories 7.2% higher despite a 14.5% export rebound. FFB prices edged up, but near-term CPO outlook remains pressured.
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Weather: NOAA CPC (ENSO) & MET Norway (rainfall). Energy: EIA via FRED. News is AI-assisted analysis with sources linked — information only, not advice. Data credits.
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