Coconuts are Malaysia’s fourth largest industrial crop behind oil palm, rubber and rice with most of the plantations found in Sabah and Sarawak.
Who is the largest supplier of coconut oil in Malaysia?
We are the largest supplier of coconut oil in Malaysia and our production capabilities can produce up to 40,000 tons of coconut oil per year. This makes us one of the largest producers of natural oils in the region. Our facility is located in Petaling Jaya near Kuala Lumpur and we have secure storage for more than 100,000 liters of coconut oil.
What is a coconut tree in Malaysia?
Coconut ( cocos nucifera ), often regarded as the “tree of life”, is Malaysia’s 4 th largest industrial crop after oil palm, rubber and rice. A coconut tree can easily bear fruit under a suitable climate, rainfall and good environmental conditions.
Why is coconut important in Malaysia?
In addition, it is proven that coconut has high medicinal values that are used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products,” he said. Coconut is the fourth most important industrial crop in Malaysia after palm oil, rice and rubber with a total planted area of 84,942 hectares and an annual production of 560,984 tonnes, involving 66,000 farmers.