Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
The oil palm is one of the richest sources of fat-soluble antioxidants such as carotenoids, tocopherols and tocotrienols. While much attention has been focussed on these fat-soluble components, little emphasis has been given to the water-soluble components, most of which are discarded during the extraction of palm oil. In 2008, the Malaysian palm oil industry […]
The research in biofuels, in particular palm diesel, has reached a point where implementation of the national alternative energy policy is now feasible. Biofuels are politically desirable worldwide in view of serious concerns over the rising levels of greenhouse gas CO2, global warming and dwindling reserves of fossil fuels. In particular, biodiesel use has become […]
As biodiesel is gaining considerable global attention and market, standards are vital for its commercialization and market introduction. It is necessary for the authorities to evaluate the safety risks and environmental impact, while giving quality assurance to the users. Vehicle manufacturers would also need a standard to approve vehicles to be operated using biodiesel. Therefore, […]
The Malaysian oil palm industry started in 1917 and grew slowly until the late 1950s when the agricultural diversification policy resulted in switch over from rubber to oil palm. From then, the industry grew rapidly, and presently, very little room remains for any significant increase in oil palm plantations in Peninsular Malaysia. As such, all […]