History & Data of Palm Oil Mills in Malaysia
1. The First Palm Oil Mill in Malaysia
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1917: The first commercial oil palm cultivation began at Tennamaran Estate, Selangor .
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1932: The first commercial palm oil mill, the Bernam Palm Oil Factory, was established at Jendarata Estate, Perak, by United Plantations .
👉 Summary:
Malaysia started commercial planting in 1917, but the first mill processing Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) was only built in 1932.
2. Total Palm Oil Mills up to 2025
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According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), as of 2025, in Peninsular Malaysia there are:
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239 Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) mills,
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27 Palm Kernel Crushers,
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40 Refineries .
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For nationwide figures (including Sabah & Sarawak), the total is higher. Earlier studies indicate:
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117 mills in Sabah,
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71 mills in Johor,
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67 mills in Pahang .
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👉 Summary:
By 2025, Malaysia has more than 300 palm oil mills nationwide (239 in Peninsular + over 100 in Sabah & Sarawak).
Quick Reference Table
| Year | Key Development | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | First commercial planting at Tennamaran Estate, Selangor | [1] |
| 1932 | First palm oil mill: Bernam Palm Oil Factory, Jendarata Estate (United Plantations) | [2] |
| 2025 | 239 mills in Peninsular; >300 nationwide including Sabah & Sarawak | [3][4] |
Footnotes
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Wikipedia, Palm oil production in Malaysia – Link
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United Plantations, History & Milestones – Link
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MPOB, Number & Capacities of Palm Oil Sectors 2025 – Link
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ResearchGate, Distribution of palm oil mills in Malaysia – Link
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