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CPO prices to consolidate at RM4,000 to RM4,300
Mixed forecasts for palm oil at POC2026
CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Crude Oil Prices Amid US-Iran Conflict
Govt Unveils Giant 2025 Economic Plan
30/05/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - The government on Friday outlined its blueprint for the country’s development over the next 14 years, presenting a series of startling numbers, including some Rp 4,000 trillion ($470 billion) in investment and a predicted 550 percent rise in GDP.
Strong Bilateral Growth Trade Growth Evident Between M’sia-Africa – Matrade
30/05/2011 (Borneo Post) - The nation’s trade with Africa has increased over six folds from RM4.28 billion in 2001 to RM25 billion last year, says Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).
Sime Darby Plantations Makes Foray Into Liberia
30/05/2011 (The Star) - Investing in a West African nation like Liberia may sound like a risky venture but for Sime Darby Plantations Sdn Bhd, it is taking it all in its stride as the resource rich republic has the pre-requisites for oil palm and rubber plantations.
Indonesia, China to Invest in Transmigration Areas
30/05/2011 (Jakarta Post) - Indonesia and China have signed a memorandum of agreement on joint investments in several transmigration areas in Indonesia on Saturday in Guangzhou, China.
CPO Likely to Remain Above RM3,000 This Week
30/05/2011 (The Star) - Crude palm oil futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to remain above RM3,000 per tonne this week amid strong overseas demand, according to dealers.
Salang Wants FELCRA To Develop More NCR Land In Interior Sarawak
30/05/2011 (Bernama) - The Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority should develop more Native Customary Rights land in the Sarawak interior, Deputy Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang said.
Communities Demand Compensation
30/05/2011 (The Nation) - Nine villages in Ovia North East Local Goverrment Area of Edo State have demanded N1bn compensation from the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR).
Malaysian B5 Biodiesel at Pumps to Comply With MS2008 Based on EN14214 Biodiesel Standard
30/05/2011 (ASEAN Automotive News) - week ago we heard that the government was going to start their B5 biodiesel programme in Putrajaya from June 2011. There will be 6 stations involved – all 5 Petronas stations and one Shell station. Seeing as we’re only about two days away from June 1st 2011, we’re sure that there are many questions going through your minds if you drive a diesel vehicle in Malaysia.
State-Owned Companies Expected to Start Development Spending This Year
30/05/2011 (Jakarta Globe) - State companies are set to spend Rp 133 trillion ($15.6 billion) this year on projects as part of the country’s master plan to accelerate development in a bid to become one of the world’s 12 largest economies by 2025.
