Palm oil: From environmental villain to climate hero
The Malaysian palm oil industry is making notable progress in addressing climate change and sustainability issues.
Sat Aug 10 2024
The future of palm oil hangs in the balance
Palm oil faces a complex future, with new regulations and pressures challenging the ongoing sustainability of the industry.
Fri Aug 09 2024
[COLUMNIST] Oil palm biomass, an underutilised resource
Malaysia boasts an estimated total of 5.67 mln hectares of oil palm plantations, yielding over 90 mln tonnes of dried palm biomass annually.
Tue Mar 12 2024
Malaysia can save RM7 billion by using biomass pellets as energy source - DPM Fadillah
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the use of biomass pellets produced from recycled organic waste can reduce dependence on imported coal.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Drive circular economy to make Malaysia a biomass hub - PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia is capable of becoming a biomass hub through the development of a circular economy in line with the country's status as the world's second largest exporter of palm oil.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Malaysia open to collaborations to ensure sustainability in agri-commodities - Zuraida
Zuraida said Malaysia has been at the forefront of promoting palm oil and palm biomass in the manufacturing sector.
Wed May 25 2022
High availability of biomass to pave way for Malaysia's green circular economy - Dr Adham
It was estimated that Malaysia produced 168 million tonnes of biomass annually and these include paddy husks, timber, coconut oil and palm waste.
Wed Dec 15 2021
Manmade mass now outweighs life on Earth: Study
Overall biomass is decreasing, mainly because of deforestation and land use changes making way for intensive agriculture.
Thu Dec 10 2020
New Delhi's poisonous air a perennial crisis of its own making
Be it dust, polluting factories, polluting vehicles or waste and biomass burning, Delhi has to check its own sources of pollution.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Biomass sector on track to meet RM25 bln investment target by 2020 - MIDA
Its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Azman Mahmud, said the projection took into account the sector's foundation and ecosystem.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Scientists look for biofuel clues in panda poo
The results of the study may point to new, cheaper, ways to produce so-called second generation biofuels made from plants and biomass not destined for consumption such as corn stalks.
Tue Sep 29 2015
Oil palm biomass to increase to 100 million tonnes by 2020
Oil palm biomass production will increase to 100 million tonnes a year by 2020 compared to its production of 83 million tonnes last year.
Mon Nov 18 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024