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Middle East conflict boosts demand for alternative fuels
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
Solidarity, Felda's Recipe Behind Its Success - Shahrir
24/07/2017 (Bernama) - The solidarity between Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) administrative officers and 1.2 million settlers was the recipe behind its success.
Najib Announces Six Incentives For Felda Settlers
24/07/2017 (Bernama) - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today announced six incentives for the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) settlers.
Felda's Existence Closely Linked To Country's Leadership - Najib
24/07/2017 (Bernama) - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak believes the Felda community understands that the existence of Felda is closely linked to the country's leadership, and thus will 'defend' Putrajaya (the federal government).
RPT-India's Edible Oil Imports to Fall For 1st Time in Six Years
24/07/2017 (Reuters) - India's edible oil imports are set to fall for the first time in six years as a surge in local oilseed output cuts into overseas purchases, but intake needs to fall further to fortify the health of the market, the head of a leading importer said.
Felda Settlers Express Gratitude, Thanks To Najib
23/07/2017 (Bernama) - Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) settlers expressed their gratitude and thanks to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for granting special incentives to ensure the welfare and prosperity of the community.
UPM Professor Invents New e-cutter For Felda Oil Palm Smallholders
24/07/2017 (New Straits Times) - The immense labour force needed by oil palm smallholders is poised to be slashed significantly with the invention of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s electric cutter.
Agwu: How to Explore Potential of Palm Oil Technology
24/07/2017 (Nigeria Today) - Nigeria is the 5th largest palm oil producers in the world. She used to be number one but since the discovery of crude oil in commercial quantities successive governments in the country have neglected the sector; resulting in Nigeria becoming one of the major importers of palm oil which used to be among her highest foreign exchange earner. Analysts in the oil palm industry say that the country has over $45 billion yearly potential earnings untapped from the sector. But unfortunately for the country, not many including the government are positioned to tap seriously into the numerous potentials of palm oil production in the country especially now that crude oil is no longer sufficient to sustain the developmental expectations of a massive population of over 182 million people.
Rotterdam Vegetable Oil Prices
24/07/2017 (Reuters) - The following were Friday's Rotterdam vegetable oil prices at 1600 GMT:
Land For The Landless: Felda Transforms The Lives of Many
24/07/2017 (New Straits Times) - From its humble beginnings in Lurah Bilut, in Bentong, Pahang, the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) has transformed from an agency in charge of smallholders and settlements into a giant conglomerate with diversified business interests.
