Potential of Malaysian growers in vegetable farming by Yusoff, Noraniza

“…These characteristics could rectify output and marketing exercises to cultivate healthy foods and increase profitableness.The purpose of this study is to examine the potential of Malaysian growers in vegetable farming by analyzing the yield and profit in vegetables cultivation.Research methodology of this study used quantitative approach to collect and analyze data.Data analysis of the study used linear regression to analyze vegetable yield and profit.The result shows that R value represents the simple correlation between vegetable harvest and gain.The regression model statistically significantly predicts the gain in vegetable farming.In conclusion, the return in vegetable farming is associated with harvest of the cultivation…”
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Determinants of Fruit and Vegetables Consumption in Malaysia by Foon, Lung Wei, Cheah, Yong Kang, Abdul Razak, Nor Azam

“…This paper examines the determinants of fruit and vegetables (FV) consumption in Malaysia. By using the data from Household Expenditure Survey 200912010, Tobit model was applied to analyse the variables that influence FV consumption in households. …”

Sociodemographic factors as determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in Malaysia (Faktor sociodemograf sebagai penentu pengambilan buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran Di Malaysia) by Lung, Wei Foon, Cheah, Yong Kang, Abdul Razak, Nor Azam

“…The present study examines the factors afecting fruit and vegetable (FV) consumption in Malaysia. A nationally representative data that consists of a large sample size is used. …”
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Challenges of environmental resources development in Penang Island, Malaysia by Mariyappan, Raman, Syed Hussain, Tuan Pah Rokiah, Ismail, Hamidi

“…Unfortunately, general observation shows otherwise; since 1990’s the natural vegetation declined to 9%, the entire mangrove fringe on eastern region of the Island has been reclaimed, most of the major rivers has been polluted beyond repair and the permanent forest being encroached at a 1% annually.…”
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Land use changes: The initiator of environmental problem by Mariyappan, Raman, Perumal, Selvan

“…In the developed world, especially in Europe, agriculture has caused the removal of a significant proportion of the natural vegetation. The most, significant impacts of agriculture in the developing world are deforestation, desertification, salnisation and soil erosion. …”
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Development and performance of palm oil industry in Malaysia and Indonesia by Md Ali, Anizah, Mohd Jani, Mohd Fauzi

“…Palm oil is a major vegetable oils traded in market place, whereas Malaysia and Indonesia are the main producer and exporter of world palm oil. …”
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Nigerian partial response on the global economy of palm oil by Shehu, Sani, Salleh, Mohd Afandi

“…Palm oil is the major vegetable oils produced globally, it generates nearly 60% of vegetable oils global trade. …”
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Responsible rural tourism for more than just economic viability by New, Sunday Times

“…WHEN people talk about ecotourism, visions of long-haired hippies planting cabbages in the commune's vegetable garden come to mind. But ecotourism has come of age since those days. …”
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Training 100 farmers annually: Meeting challenge: The first batch of 10 agricultural entrepreneurs are undergoing six-month crash course conducted by Kedah Agro Holding Bhd by Uzmat, Fariza

“…Menteri Besar Inc (Kedah) chief executive officer Datuk Shahabudin Shafie said the batch of pioneers were being trained at a 80ha vegetable and fruit farm.…”
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Assessment of Culinary Class Demonstration Methods on Students’ Performance: Video Versus Live Streaming by Amin, Umme Umaimah, Nordin, Norhafizi, Hasbullah, Siti Aminah

“…Students’ perceptions were assessed based on their opinions of instruction, their self-reported level of understanding of vegetables and basic cuttings, and their level of satisfaction. …”
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The Lost Indians in British Malaya by Raja, Sivachandralingam Sundara

“…Despite the slump, the number of Chinese squatters increased but the British did not interfere as they were the source of supply of fresh vegetables and eggs and were considered as useful reservoir of casual labour. …”
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Food waste to energy: a case study of food waste management by E-Idaman by Mohamed, Mohmamad Khairul Izwan, Hashim, Rushanim

“…This is because in Malaysia there are almost 1.3 billion tonnes of food waste including fresh vegetable, household and hospitality sector. There is a problem with unsustainable production and consumption culture in Malaysia. …”
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Impact of crude oil prices on the Malaysian palm oil market by Applanaidu, Shri Dewi, Abdel Hameed, Amna Awad

“…The prices of crude oil and vegetable oil appear to be moving in tandem, a trend which was not observed before.This study seeks to examine the impact of world crude prices on the Malaysian palm oil market.To that end, structural econometric model consisting of eight structural equations and four identities was proposed in this study.The model has been estimated by two-stage least squares method using annual data for the period 1976 – 2011.The counterfactual analysis of a sustained 10 per cent increase in crude oil prices predicted a direct effect of a 0.10 per cent increase in palm oil world price.The indirect effects through the palm oil world price transmission channels were: 5.62 per cent decrease in export of palm oil, 4.03 per cent decrease in palm oil import, 0.07 per cent decrease in Malaysian palm oil price, 0.01 per cent increase in domestic consumption and 0.05 per cent decrease in palm oil supply.The increase in petroleum price does bring positive economic impact on selected sub-sectors of the palm oil industry such as it encourages domestic demand and boost the bio diesel industry.…”
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Environmental sustainability practices among palm oil millers by Begum, Halima, Alam, A. S. A. Ferdous, Er, A. C., Abdul Ghani, Ahmad Bashawir

“…Considering the global palm oil production, it can be identified as the second largest vegetable oil. Palm oil is a natural resource that is favorable for the Malaysian climate. …”
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Factors influencing halal food purchasing behavior among Thai Muslim in five southern border provinces by Bunnag, Saranya

“…Fifty-seven percent stated that halal food was exceedingly about not to torture animals.The logos that the subjects saw and recognized the most was the halal logo of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Indonesia, America, France, and Australia, respectively.When buying meat, sea food, fruits and vegetables, the logos that the subjects had the most trust and confidence in was the halal logo of Malaysia,Thailand, and Indonesia, respectively.In addition. based on the statistically significant coefficients by using logistic regression analysis, it was found that factors influencing the deviation of behavior in choosing halal hod were gender, household income per month, labels indicated source of production, and labels certified products as halal food, product quality, price, sale promotion, and selling place.…”

Ascendancy of ultrasonic reactor for micro biodiesel production by Abdullah, Che Sobry, Baluch, Nazim Hussain, Mohtar, Shahimi

“…Biodiesel is a form of biofuel; diesel fuel manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled greases.Biodiesel is produced through a process called transesterification which involves taking naturally occurring carbon chain molecules, known as triglycerides, found in such feed stocks as seed oils and animal fats, and converting them into methyl esters, which is the chemical term for biodiesel. …”
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Issues and challenges of integrated agro-food supply chain: An overview of Malaysian food security by Ariffin, Ahmad Shabudin, Abas, Zakaria, Baluch, Nazim Hussain

“…Income per person has become third highest in South East Asia trailing Brunei and Singapore in 2006.With rising incomes, food consumption has shifted away from starchy staples and moved toward wheat and livestock products, seafood, fruits and vegetables.Malaysia’s continuing economic growth and industrialisation are expected to place considerable pressure on its policy of increasing food self-sufficiency.With competitive pressure for resources from non-agriculture sectors, there is likely to be limited capacity to increase agricultural production.With the challenges including global warming, floods, droughts, increase in temperatures, changes in rainfall patterns and a rise in sea levels food production is on the decline; Malaysia is one of the many countries where food self-sufficiency is decreasing, year by year.Another weakness of the Malaysia agricultural sector is that it largely produces cash crops and little food.This paper explores interrelatedness of some complementary policy changes and initiatives in the selected Asian countries as well as reviews Malaysian National Food Security Policy (NFSP) that affects food production and food security.The paper concludes that in many important ways, the Malaysian Government still sees food security as a public mandate, especially in the case of rice and working diligently to increase food security for its nationals.…”
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Consumer Attitudes & Purchase Intentions: Study of Consumer Buying Behavior towards Organic Food in Pakistan by Abbasi, Muhammad Nauman, Abbasi, Sahibzadi Zartashia

“…Purpose of this study is to examine the underlying motives which build an attitude towards purchase of organic food (vegetables) in Pakistan. Grounded from literature, ecological motives, health orientation and convenience (location & availability) were selected as factors motivating consumers to buy organic food.General survey guided by well-structured questionnaire through convenience sampling has been administered across a valuable sample of 300 organic food buyers & consumers.Based on valid response, 292 responses were finally accepted for analysis.Data has been analyzed in AMOS 18. …”
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Impact of Various Palm-Based Biodiesel Blend Mandates on Malaysian Crude Palm Oil Stock and Price: A System Dynamics Approach by Applanaidu, Shri-Dewi, Zainal Abidin, Norhaslinda, Sapiri, Hasimah, M Zabid, M Faeid

“…This action has stimulated the demand for vegetable oils. Malaysia is currently the largest palm oil exporter and the second largest producer after Indonesia has launched her palm-based biodiesel blending mandate of 5 percent (B5) in year 2011. …”
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