Kuala Lumpur, June 30 -- Malaysia's palm oil industry is undergoing a significant shift from focusing solely on raw material production to technology-driven innovation and the commercialisation of high-value-added products. Addressing the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Transfer of Technology Programme on June 30, Minister of Plantation and Commodities Noraini Ahmad affirmed that the future and long-term growth of the industry depend on its ability to develop advanced technologies that are globally competitive. One of the technological highlights introduced was the SawitSCAN system, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) and imaging technology to automatically and accurately determine the ripeness of fresh palm fruit bunches, reducing reli...