The palm oil industry hires more than 3 million people in Malaysia. This is the number given by both MPOB and MPOC, the two main bodies that track the sector.
Abstract As the global population climbs toward 9 billion, the demand for edible oils and fats is escalating at an unprecedented rate. Malaysia, the world’s second-largest producer of palm oil,
For decades, Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) was viewed as the industry’s “Achilles’ heel”—a highly polluting, voluminous liquid waste that posed significant environmental risks. However, driven by stricter environmental regulations
Species / Focus Key Research Partner Primary Finding Industry Application Bornean Orangutan Danau Girang Field Centre (DGFC) Orangutans use plantations to travel between forest patches. Creation of “stepping stone” forest
Introduction The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift as nations scramble to decarbonize and secure reliable, renewable energy sources. In this transition, biomass—organic material that comes from plants
The invisible challenge facing the world’s most popular vegetable oil and the science aimed at solving it. Introduction: The Global Kitchen Staple If you walk into any supermarket today, roughly
The Malua Forest Reserve is a pivotal chapter in the story of modern conservation—a narrative that blends ecological recovery, innovative (if experimental) financing, and the raw resilience of Borneo’s wildlife.
For years, the palm oil industry has battled a dual crisis of confidence: environmental concerns regarding deforestation and health concerns regarding process contaminants like 3-MCPD. As the world’s largest processor
Abstract The palm oil industry sits on a goldmine of renewable energy. For every tonne of crude palm oil produced, the milling process generates roughly four tonnes of solid biomass
Abstract The oil palm sector is the backbone of Malaysia’s agricultural economy, contributing nearly 43% to the sector’s Gross Domestic Product. To safeguard this critical asset against growing global environmental