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,