Malaysia¡¯s palm oil industry is heavily reliant on the export of its commodity as more than 80% of the total palm oil produced in the country is shipped to more than 150 countries worldwide.
How many palm oil mills are there in Malaysia?
We have 9 palm oil mills in Malaysia, processing a combined value of over 2.0 millions metric tons of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) annually, an equivalent of 103,000 hectares of oil palm plantation that yields an average of 50,000 tonnes of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) per month. Back
What is castor oil?
Castor oil is a vegetable oil pressed from castor seeds, used for a wide range of cosmetic, medicinal and pharmaceutical purposes. A colourless or slightly yellow liquid, thick in consistency and with a distinct flavour.
Does Malaysia have a cap on the expansion of oil palm plantations?
Keeping in view that the Malaysian government has set a cap on the expansion of oil palm plantations in Malaysia, the only area for growth and expansion in this sector is technological advancement and improving yields.