JAKARTA, May 21 (Bloomberg): Palm oil has lost a major pillar of support after top producer Indonesia lifted a ban on exports, paving the way for prices to slump further as supply builds and demand languishes. Futures were already lower this week on expectations Indonesia’s ban would be short-lived, and late Thursday President Joko Widodo said that exports can resume from May … [Read more...] about Palm oil’s slump set to deepen after Indonesia lifts export ban
Orangutans and palm oil
Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks
ENCROACHING onto public land without the authorities approval is never a good idea. Breaking the rules set by the authorities sets a bad precedent for others from the neighbourhood. Residents in Tropicana Indah in Petaling Jaya are furious over the blatant disregard of law over a person with a Datuk Seri title at the upmarket neighbourhood. He has riled up his neighbours … [Read more...] about ‘Datuk Seri’ stokes neighbours’ and council’s ire with illegal roadworks
Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
VISITORS to Taman Melawati in Ampang, Selangor, are sure to be captivated by the luminous pelita buluh (oil lamps in bamboo) put up by its riverine community for this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations. Some 50 traditional lamps have been placed along both sides of the bridge over Sungai Klang at the Taman Melawati River Three Park (TMR3 Park) along Jalan Melawati 5, as … [Read more...] about Taman Melawati’s festive vibrance
Hospital reaches out to the elderly
IN conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri, a private hospital has donated items to a nursing home for senior citizens in Larkin, Johor Baru. Columbia Asia Hospital Iskandar Puteri general manager Dr Ding Eng Li said the initiative, through its sports and recreational club, was part of its corporate social responsibility project. “We decided to distribute essential items to … [Read more...] about Hospital reaches out to the elderly