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  • How is crude palm oil refined in Malaysia?
  • Trace metals which can give rise to poor storage stability in the refined oil, must also be reduced to acceptable levels. In most instances, crude palm oil in Malaysia is refined through a physical/steam refining process. However, chemical/alkali refining of crude palm oil is also carried out by small number of refineries.
  • What is the classification of palm oil refining industry in Malaysia?
  • Based on Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification 2000 (MSIC) by the Department of Statistics Malaysia, palm oil refining industry is grouped under Division 15 in manufacture of food products and beverages. This is associated with the value added and quality of processed palm oil (PPO) after going through the refining process.
  • Is the palm oil refining industry a highly concentrated industry?
  • Therefore, the findings of HKI α = 0.6 in this study imply that the palm oil refining industry is a highly concentrated industry as reflected in the small values of HKI in the observation years. This result is consistent to that of the condition of the palm oil refining industry as the market power is held by only a handful of large firms.
  • Where are palm oil refineries typically located?
  • Palm oil refineries are typically located close to ports from which the palm oil can be shipped to other destinations. Wilmar, for instance, owns shipping companies such as Yihai Kerry International Trading Co. Ltd which transport palm oil and other related palm oil products around the world.
  • Are Malaysia's palm oil refineries facing intense competition?
  • The empirical results of this study are evident to verify Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia’s (PORAM) claims that our domestic palm oil refineries are facing intense competition and losing their market share in the global market (Ahmad, 2012).
  • Why did Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung invest in a centrifuge?
  • By investing in an Alfa Laval PANX 800 decanter centrifuge, Malaysian palm oil refiner Ban Dung has increased capacity while also reducing the level of product waste in their production. With improved energy efficiency, they have even achieved lower overall operational costs. Hear their story in this video.