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AI boom is turning Malaysia’s palm oil estates into data centres
CPO prices to stay elevated on firm demand and tight supply
CPO price dip seen as temporary, stocks to rise in November: CIMB Securities
Malaysia lowers December crude palm oil reference price, maintains duty at 10%
The bio-diesel conundrum
20/06/2008 (Bangkok Post) - This is probably the time where most of us are raking out heads over the need to understand various fuels available in the market. This week's column will make you comfortable with the type of fuels available, both current and future. Let's do diesel first. Petrol heads will have to wait a bit since our government and related agencies are busy scheming with a group of evil politicians; finding a way to scam the citizens of Thailand without an iota of shame.
Palm oil production rises, import declines
19/06/2008 (The Post, Pakistan), Islamabad - Pakistan's palm oil crop has increased significantly in the year 2008, officials said.
Sime Darby plans to go into rice production
17/06/2008 (The Star Online), Kuala Lumpur - Sime Darby Bhd intends to diversify into rice production with an initial area of 7,000ha in Sarawak, said chairman Tun Musa Hitam.
Govt keeps base prices of edible oils unchanged
17/06/2008 (Business Standard) - The government today decided to keep the base prices of edible oils unchanged for the second fortnight of this month.
Palm oil sector to earn the most
18/06/2008 (The Star Online), Bangi - The palm oil industry stands to be the biggest revenue earner for Malaysia this year if the current bullish price for the commodity is sustained, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui.
BLD Plantation to develop 6,000ha in Sarawak
18/06/2008 (The Star Online) - BLD Plantation Bhd will invest some RM110mil to develop 6,000ha of new oil palm plantations in Sarawak in the next three years.
Pawar to launch palm oil distribution on Jul 14
17/06/2008 (Andhra Cafe.com), Hyderabad - Union Agriculture Minister Sarad Pawar will launch Andhra Pradesh government’s subsidised palm oil distribution scheme in the state on July 14, most likely from Chevella in Ranga Reddy district.
Export revenue of palm oil products to exceed RM50bil in 2008
17/06/2008 (NST Online) - Export revenue from Malaysian palm oil products is projected to exceed RM50 billion this year compared to a record high of RM45.6 billion in 2007, Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui said today.
Palm Oil Fights Back
17/06/2008 (Biodiesel Magazine) - Malaysian oil palm growers try to turn the tide of public criticism with a conference devoted to discussing the tropical oil crop’s sustainability and carbon footprint.
