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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
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Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
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Malaysia launches drive to save environment
20/04/2008 (The News-International, Pakistan), Kota Kinabalu - The Malaysian government has started a programme to ensure sustainable development and production of palm oil as well as to further reduce environmental hazards and deforestation.
Middle East\'s palm oil imports reach 1.4m tons
19/04/2008 (MENAFN, Jordan) - According to a report published by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), the Middle East has imported 1.4 million tons palm oil constituting 45 percent of its overall imports of oils and fats products last year, Khaleej Times reported.
Canadian packaging group opts for ethical sourcing
18/04/2008 (Food Productiondaily.com) - Canada's Earthcycle, a producer of palm fibre-based packaging, has confirmed that its source material is made from sustainable sources that have not contributed to deforestation.
Palm oil boycott will not protect rainforests
18/04/2008 (The Telegraph, UK) - Although the impact on deforestation and bio-diversity has been immense, the palm oil industries in Malaysia and Indonesia have become vital to their respective economies.
Malaysian Palm Oil Council creates wildlife fund
17/04/2008 (Biodiesel Magazine) - The Malaysian Minister of Plantation Commodities and Industries Yang Berhormat Datuk Peter Chin Fah Kui announced the formation of a Malaysian Palm Oil Wildlife Conservation Fund at the opening ceremonies of the first International Palm Oil Sustainability Conference on Monday, April 14, in Sabah, Malaysia.
Palm oil duty reduction threatens industry but eases pressure on coconut prices
17/04/2008 (The Island Online) - The Minister of Coconut Development, Nation Building and Infrastructure said that the government should not have taken the decision to slash import taxes on palm oil.
Indonesia tightens control on inter-island palm oil trade to curb smuggling
16/04/2008 (Forbes), Jakarta - Indonesia\'s Trade Ministry on Wednesday said it has issued a regulation requiring the verification.
Malaysian palm oil industry puts sustainability in the spotlight
17/04/2008 (Mongabay) - Seeking to differentiate its palm oil from that produced less responsibly in other countries, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) sponsored a three-day meeting this week in Kota Kinabalu, on the island of Borneo.
Indonesia overtakes Malaysia as top palm oil producer: minister
15/04/2008 (AFP), Kota Kinabalu — Indonesia likely overtook Malaysia as the world's top palm oil producer in 2007, due to dramatically increased planting there, Malaysia said Monday.
