Berita Arkib
08-07-2019
‘Merge settlers’ land for higher yields’
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has proposed an amalgamation of Felda settlers’ land for greater wealth and benefits.
08-07-2019
Nigeria signs African free trade area agreement
The first step is to cut tariffs for goods from countries within the bloc but the timeframe to do this is yet to be announced. The AU says that the African Continental Free Trade Area – called AfCFTA – will create the world’s largest free trade area.
08-07-2019
Engage, not threaten
YOUNG people should be empowered to think out of the box, to ask tough questions, and to develop their own methods of expression and creativity, said ReformARTsi, a performing arts coalition looking to build consensus on specific areas of reform and policy changes in the arts sector in Malaysia.
08-07-2019
Putrajaya eyes crop, livestock shift to supplement Felda bailout plan
The government will introduce Federal Land Development Authority (Felda) settlers to fast-yielding crops and livestock to mitigate palm oil woes that forced Putrajaya into a multi-billion bailout of the agency, according to sources.
08-07-2019
When we cannot see the wood for the trees
Usually this phrase is helpful because it reminds us that a situation can be so complex that we fail to grasp the main issue because of over-attention to detail.
08-07-2019
Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana to hold stakeholders’ forum
The 2nd National Oil Palm stakeholders’forum will be organised by the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana (OPDAG) at the Institute of Bankers in Accra from September 12-13 2019.
08-07-2019
Kok: Put info about palm oil into schoolbooks
The Primary Industries Ministry is hoping to work with the Education Ministry to introduce knowledge about palm oil into school textbooks, says Teresa Kok.
08-07-2019
CPO futures to trade at RM1,900-RM1,920 a tonne next week
The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound at between RM1,900 and RM1,920 a tonne next week, amid uncertainty in the global economy.
08-07-2019
India imposes 7.5% import duty on palm stearin
India has imposed a 7.5% import duty on palm stearin, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her first federal budget speech on Friday, as the world's biggest edible oil importer tries to boost local refining.
05-07-2019
Going all out for Malaysian palm oil
SEPANG: Malaysia will continue to intensify its efforts in convincing the world that its palm oil industry is sustainable, says Teresa Kok.
05-07-2019
Palm edges down for second day on firmer ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Thursday evening due to a firmer ringgit and concerns over the longer term outlook for production and exports.
05-07-2019
May exports exceed forecast to reach RM84bil, CPO picks up
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s exports rose by 2.5% to RM84.15bil, the highest export value ever for the month of May, exceeding a Bloomberg survey of a 2.2% increase, aided by an increase in crude palm oil (CPO) exports, according to the International Trade and Industry Ministry (Miti).