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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Nestle To Boost Use Of Palm Oil From Certified Sustainable Sources
31/05/2011 (Bernama) - Nestle Malaysia will increase the use of palm oil from certified sustainable sources in Malaysia to about 80 per cent by year-end for locally-manufactured food and beverage products as part of its ongoing commitment to safeguard the environment.
Malaysia And Indonesia Committed To Sustainable Palm Oil Production
30/05/2011 (Bernama) - Malaysia and Indonesia, which account for over 90 per cent of the world's palm oil production, today reiterated that they were committed to sustainable production of edible oil which does not contribute towards environmental degradation.
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).
