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INTRODUCTION
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The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), a premier government
oil palm body in Malaysia undertakes research and development,
commercialisation of research, technical promotion, regulation
and enforcement. Many of these information are disseminated
to a worldwide audience through its various publications.
A brief scope of MPOB's publications is given below:
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1. REGULAR PUBLICATIONS
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Annual Report ( Malay Version only )
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Annual Report contains the report of the Director-General
summarising the progress of the work undertaken by MPOB. It
also records the research programme and work of each Division
of the Board and includes a list of all publications by MPOB
during the year in review. A list of the senior staff and
a Statement of Accounts are also provided.
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Annual Research Review
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This review describes the progress and development in the
various research programmes undertaken by MPOB during a given
year. It provides an insight into what has been achieved and
also considers the outlook for the future.
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Malaysian Oil Palm Statistics
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This handbook is a compilation of valuable statistical information
on all aspects of the Malaysian palm oil industry as well
as on the international oils and fats market. The statistics
covered planted area and yield, processing performance, production
and stock, export, price and world oils and fats situations.
It is published annually.
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Review of the Malaysian Palm Oil Industry
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Comprehensive information on the performance of the Malaysian
palm oil industry. The publication is
published annually and highlighted the scenario of the industry
and the forecast for the coming year.
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2. REGULAR ADVISORY PUBLICATIONS AND SERIALS
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Oil Palm Bulletin (formerly known as PORIM Bulletin)
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The Oil Palm Bulletin is currently one of the media for communicating
information and news to
planters, millers, refiners and palm oil users. It is a half-yearly
publication, appearing in May and
November, and covering aspects of oil palm production, processing,
refining, end-uses, marketing,
etc.
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MPOB Technology (formerly known as PORIM Technology)
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The MPOB Technology series contains technical articles on
specific aspects of the composition,
properties, processing, refining, and end-uses of palm oil.
It also covers oil palm technology.
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Palm Oil Developments
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Palm Oil Developments contains short articles on developments
in palm oil research, advances in
technology and new uses for palm oil. It also contains news
briefs and industry statistics. It is
published twice a year, i.e. June and December.
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Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin (formerly
known as Engineering News )
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This quarterly Bulletin is published in March, June, September
and December. Its objectives are:
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to bring together engineers in the palm oil industry;
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to keep engineers informed on important developments
which affect their profession and the palm oil industry;
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to highlight problem areas and discuss possible solutions;
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to provide a forum for the engineers to express their
views and discuss any matters of interest to the industry.
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Journal of Oil Palm Research ( formerly known as Elaeis)
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This journal carries full-length original research and review
papers and short communications on various aspects of oil
palm and palm oil. Journal of Oil Palm Research is published
twice a year, i.e. June and December.
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Palmoil Update
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The Palmoil Update is a monthly bulletin published by MPOB.
It contains the latest statistical information on production,
stocks, export and prices of the Malaysian palm oil as well
as on other oils and fats.
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Oil Palm Industry Economic Journal
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The journal contains articles related to economic research
and the trade aspects of the palm oil industry which will
serve to meet the needs of those who want to stay abreast
of developments in these areas. It is published twice a year,
i.e. March and September...........................................
(This.journal.is.also.available.on-line)
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3. AD HOC PUBLICATIONS
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Proceedings of Workshops/Seminars
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These are records of workshops and seminars organized by
MPOB on various topics of interest
related to the palm oil industry.
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