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...the new devil in disguise could be the Kraft Heinz Company with its negative campaign on palm oil, making “palm oil-free” claims on its products...
can we deduce that the ‘antipalm oil lobby’ can now be perceived as the “Devil” in this context. For rejecting God’s Gift. In which case, this could be masterstroke of sorts. Also in that light, the new devil in disguise could be the Kraft Heinz Company with its negative campaign on palm oil, making “palm oil-free” claims on its products. Since China and India are our primary markets, someone needs reminding that India has over 33 million Hindu gods and China has the world’s greatest irreligious population where no amount of God-bait headlines
will work. While Crude Palm Oil (CPO) prices remain volatile, analysts say our growth should focus on the strength of China and India’s inventory replenishment. Malaysia is expected to export palm oil and palm-based products worth RM65 - RM70 billion this year compared to RM63.73 billion in 2019. Note to Advertisers: A few days ago, political party PAS urged all states to introduce Jawi script on billboards and road signs in efforts to uphold the nation’s history. As a matter of record, Pahang made it mandatory to use Jawi on road signs since January 1 and failure to do so could lead to fines of up to RM250 per offence.
