Palm oil reaps benefits of AI 


Surendran: Our vision is to propel Malaysia’s palm oil industry to the forefront of global innovation. Photos: AIREI

THE world’s first artificial intelligence (AI)-driven smart palm oil mill was unveiled in Malaysia last November.

The launch at Minsawi Industries in Kuala Kangsar, Perak marked a significant step for the nation’s palm oil sector. The event was officiated by Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

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