A century of growth


Malaysia marks 100 years of commercial oil palm cultivation this year. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong talks to StarBiz about issues to overcome and initiatives to ensure the sustainability of this golden crop.

KUALA LUMPUR: Palm oil is a highly versatile agri-commodity which adds to Malaysia’s economy. The dynamic growth of the palm oil sector is well reflected by its strong export earnings of RM60.16bil in 2015 and its high employment rate.

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