MALAYSIAN PALM OIL INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE IN PRE AND POST-AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AGREEMENT
The Malaysian Palm Oil (MPO) industry is important in the global oils and fats market, significantly contributing to economic value in Africa. As the African trade bloc represents the second largest export market for this industry, such implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), could have profound influence on Malaysia’s market position. This
OPINION PAPER: OIL PALM AND ISLAMIC FINANCE AS THE TWO INTERCONNECTED INDUSTRIES
This paper investigates the evolving dynamics of the oil palm industry and its intricate implications for Islamic finance, particularly in the context of Malaysia where both sectors hold significant economic importance. Given the pivotal role of oil palm as a key commodity in Islamic financial instruments, notably in tawarruq (commodity trading), understanding the interplay between
EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN PALM OIL AND FOOD SECURITY: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF LITERATURE
Despite the vital role of palm oil in the global food system, academic attention to its relationship with food security remains relatively recent. This article aims to understand the relationship between food security and palm oil by employing a bibliometric analysis using Bibliometrix software to investigate publication characteristics, authorship, international collaborations, and research trends. Surprisingly,
THE IMPACT OF ASYMMETRIC RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CRUDE OIL AND PALM OIL PRICES ON THE PALM OIL INDUSTRY
The implementation of the palm biodiesel blend mandate in Malaysia has created new demand for palm oil, thus making the prices of both crude oil and palm oil move in tandem. Generally, the increase in demand for biodiesel products has resulted in a reduced supply of palm oil, which in turn has increased the price
RESEARCH TRENDS IN PALM OIL MILL EFFLUENT (POME) WASTEWATER TREATMENT USING BACTERIA IN MALAYSIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
The development of POME wastewater treatment using the appropriate bacteria and biological treatment will result in a certain level of management and laboratory abilities that can affect the treatment’s overall effectiveness. POME wastewater treatment requires effective microbes to adapt to shifting possibilities and demands. However, little is known about how is the treatment defined, workings,
EVALUATION OF REPLANTING PROGRAM FOR INDONESIAN OIL PALM SMALLHOLDERS: CASE STUDY OF WEST ACEH REGENCY, INDONESIA
Our comprehensive study assessed the People’s Palm Oil Replanting Program (PSR), also known as Program Peremajaan Sawit Rakyat, in West Aceh Regency, Indonesia. Employing qualitative research methods, this study conducted an in-depth interviews with various stakeholders, including smallholders, representatives from the Agricultural Department of West Aceh Regency, and members of cooperative palm oil plantation committees.
YOUTH’S MOTIVATION TOWARDS A CAREER IN MALAYSIAN OIL PALM PLANTATION
Job creation among youth is an often debated issue in many countries, including Malaysia. Nowadays, despite the rising unemployment rate, there is a shortage of manpower in certain sectors, especially the oil palm plantation sector. It raises the question of whether or not the youth are interested in working in this sector. A comprehensive study
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OIL PALM IN-FIELD COLLECTION SYSTEMS
The purpose of this study is to determine the most efficient system for the evacuation of oil palm fresh fruit bunches (FFB) from the oil palm tree to the mill. The study employed a quantitative method by utilising primary data, gathered by randomly selecting 500 oil palm estates in Malaysia. A descriptive analysis was conducted
WORLD PALM OIL SUPPLY FORECAST: REVIEW AND UPDATE
Since the beginning of palm business in the 1960’s, world palm oil production has always shown an upward trend until the year 2019. Even though there were some occasions that made palm oil production go down, such as El Nino in the year 2015-2016, it was a temporary weather anomaly. However, this article explains that