BFM: Thorny Dispute Over Unlicenced Durian Farming

Segi Enam Advisors principal Khor Yu Leng was invited on BFM to talk about unlicenced durian farming in Malaysia. This follows the slew of allegations from unlicenced Musang King farmers against the Royal Pahang Durian Resources PKPP Sdn Bhd, who claimed that they had been pressured into entering unfair contracts with the state-linked company. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: Thorny Dispute Over Unlicenced Durian Farming.

Unlicenced Musang King farmers in Pahang are crying foul over a legalisation scheme by private state-linked company Royal Pahang Durian Produce-PKPP Sdn Bhd, which stipulates a yearly rent and a flat rate for durians. We speak with Khor Yu Leng for her insights.

Image Source: EPA-EFE; produced by: Loo Juosie; presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn

BFM: 'Sawit Anugerah Tuhan': Do Palm Oil Campaigns Work

Last week, BFM invited our principal, Khor Yu Leng, to give her opinions on palm oil campaigns and their effectiveness in increasing demand for the ever-popular vegetable oil. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: 'Sawit Anugerah Tuhan': Do Palm Oil Campaigns Work?

Campaigns with an underlying message of reform seem to have better traction, i.e. engagement factor is higher, compared to those without, which tend to be more emotive but less clear on what it represents.

The government has unveiled the new "Sawit Anugerah Tuhan" campaign to replace “Love My Palm Oil”. But are these campaigns actually effective in promoting demand for the oil? We speak to Independent Political Economist, Khor Yu Leng for her thoughts.

Produced by: Kelvin Yee

Presented by: Kelvin Yee, Hezril Asyraaf

Thanks to a listener (a palm oil industry executive) who wrote in with his feedback: “Liked your comments, always well articulated, interesting that "sustainable palm oil" enjoys higher engagement rates than "love my palm oil" campaign. My teenage kids wouldn’t buy into the love message. They are too aware of human impact on the planet. Sustainable palm oil is the better message. I agree with you on the (importance of the) promise or the journey.”

BFM: Demand is the Real Issue

Last week, our principal, Khor Yu Leng, was invited to speak on BFM on whether demand is the real problem in the palm oil sector amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, and if the restrictions on foreign workers will adversely impact the supply chain. Click on the following link to listen to the podcast: Demand is the Real Issue.

“The palm oil sector supply chain, what can be considered an essential service during the many phases of the movement control order was largely not impacted by Covid-19. We ask Khor Yu Leng whether demand is the real issue here and if the restriction on foreign labour will be a problem for Malaysia’s most important agricultural export.

Produced by: Dayana Mustak

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Khoo Hsu Chuang.”

BFM: India Asks Refiners to Stop Buying Malaysian Palm Oil

Earlier this month, BFM invited Segi Enam Advisors principal, Khor Yu Leng, to give her views regarding India’s more recent trade move on Malaysian palm oil. Click here to listen to the podcast.

“The latest move comes after Malaysia's criticism of India's actions in the Kashmir region and its new citizenship law. We look at how this affects Malaysian palm oil producers, and what it means for our trade relationship with India.

Produced by: Loo Juosie Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Aiman Rashad.”

BFM: Sunny Skies for Palm Oil with Khor Yu Leng

Last week, BFM invited Segi Enam Advisors principal, Khor Yu Leng, to give her views on the future of Malaysian and Indonesian biodiesel policies following the recent hike in crude palm oil (CPO) prices. Click here for the link to the podcast.

“With CPO prices hitting a 22 month high of RM2500, we ask why and when output has been on a rise. Khor Yu Leng, independent political economist with Segi Enam Advisors tells us that the biodiesel policy of both Indonesia and Malaysia have a role to play in this recent price rally.

Presented by: Lyn Mak, Wong Shou Ning, Roshan Kanesan.”