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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Malaysia's palm oil stocks seen to drop further to 2.24mil tonnes in April
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Supply tightening boosts value for Malaysian palm oil
Indonesian President Oversees Signing of Agreements With China on Trade, Tourism
24/03/2012 (Washington Post) - Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has overseen the signing of a series of agreements with regional economic superpower China during a state visit to Beijing.
Exim Bank To Introduce Domestic Trade Insurance
24/03/2012 (Bernama) - Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (Exim Bank) plans to introduce domestic trade insurance to cover businesses that are traded in Malaysia, by the middle of next year, said managing director/Chief Executive Officer Datuk Adissadikin Ali.
Jaya Tiasa Draws Fresh Interest After Exercise
24/03/2012 (The Star) - Jaya Tiasa Holdings Bhd shares surged to a high of RM8.44 the highest in 12 years but finished short of the intraday high after it announced a bonus issue, share placement and one-for-20 share dividend.
1MBAS Seeks Ways For All To Enjoy Biomass Benefits
23/03/2012 (The Star) - The newly-launched 1Malaysia Biomass Alternative Strategy Initiative (1MBAS) has been tasked to look at ways for all groups to enjoy maximum benefit from opportunities created by developing high-value products from biomass.
Sime Unit In Biomass Pact With Govt,18 Others
23/03/2012 (Business Times) - Sime Darby Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd, has signed a MoU with the government and 18 other participants to develop oil palm biomass in the country.
Significant Economic Contributor
23/03/2012 (NST) - The palm oil industry is a significant contributor to the Malaysian economy with over 4.9 million hectares of planted area.
Investors Favour KLK’s Expansion Plan
23/03/2012 (The Star) - Investors are positive about Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) expansion plans for its palm oil operations in Indonesia, as the company’s stock was the top gainer yesterday after rising 40 sen to close at RM23.82.
Felda Has Never Exported Products To Israel - Ahmad Maslan
23/03/2012 (Bernama) - The Felda Group has never exported products to the Israel through its subsidiaries including Felda-Iffco Sdn Bhd (FISB), said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Ahmad Maslan.
China Invests in South-East Asia For Trade, Food, Energy and Resources
23/03/2012 (The Guardian) - Beijing's growing stake in Asean, the region's economic bloc, part of a calculated bid for greater military and political influence.
