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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Cargill develops palm oil shortening for bakery performance
06 Feb 2019 --- Cargill has launched a new palm shortening line, specifically for bakery. PalmAgility is positioned as a superior-performing, easy-to-use palm shortening for use in pies, donuts, cookies and crème fillings.
Indonesia’s 2018 palm oil exports rise 8 percent: GAPKI
Indonesia’s 2018 exports of palm oils, including oleochemical and biodiesel shipments, rose 8 percent from a year earlier to 34.6 million tonnes, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) said on Wednesday.
Gunung Capital to improve oil palm estate on profit-sharing basis
KUALA LUMPUR: Gunung Capital Bhd has received a letter of award (LoA) from Jendala Padu Sdn Bhd for a profit-sharing pilot project to improve the yield of the Pandan Land Bintulu Palm Oil Estate.
US holds interest rate policy unchanged
THE US Fed chairman Jerome Powell and policymakers retained US interest rate policy. He mentioned that the Fed will remain patient in its rate hike plan
Malaysia Asks WHO to Pull `Biased' Report on Palm Oil Industry
Malaysia has asked the World Health Organization to retract a report that says the palm oil industry is deploying tactics similar to tobacco and alcohol lobbyists to influence research into the health effects of its products.
PM moots crop diversification to mitigate palm oil offensive
The adoption of cash crops in addition to oil palm could provide an income buffer for growers amid the ongoing decline of palm oil price, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad suggested today.
New regulations needed to regulate palm oil production and price
MALAYSIA’S total exports in 2018 expanded by 6.7% to reach a value of RM998 billion, compared with RM935 billion in 2017. The growth was largely contributed to by the electrical & electronic sectors, which contributed 38.2% or RM380.8 billion, rising by 11% in 2018
B20 fuel goes on sale in five provinces
PTT stations in five provinces started selling B20 biodiesel on Friday, to help the country fight air pollution caused by diesel engines.
From culture to coal imports: Why India matters
I HAVE been spending time in India and even though I can’t speak Tamil, its mellifluousness is a part of my childhood memories, along with black-and-white MG Ramachandran movies, dosai, sambar and coconut chutney
