InfoSAWIT, KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Tuesday (Dec 30, 2025), supported by weather-related production concerns and short-covering activity ahead of the holiday period.

The benchmark March 2026 contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange rose RM25, or 0.62 percent, to RM4,072 per tonne by midday.

Brokerage director Paramalingam Supramaniam said the market rebounded on signs of lower December output due to heavier rainfall in Sarawak.

Malaysia’s Meteorological Department warned of a monsoon surge from Jan 1–5, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and rough seas.

However, gains were capped by weaker demand, a stronger ringgit, and record soybean harvests in South America. (T2)