Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

Key points for implementation of MSPO are as follows ;

MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Policy
• Internal Audit
• Management Review
• Continual Improvement

TRANSPARENCY

•  Transparency of Information and Documents Relevant to MSPO Requirements
• Transparent Method of Communication and Consultation
• Traceability

COMPLIANCE TO LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legal Land Use Rights
• Customary Rights

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITION

•  Social Impact Assessment
• Complaints and Grievances
• Commitment to Contribute to Local Sustainable Developement
• Employees' Health and Safety
• Employment Conditions
• Training and Competency

ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM  SERVICES

• Environmental Management Programme
• Efficiency of Energy Use and Use of Renewal Energy
• Waste Management and Disposal
• Greenhouse Gas Emission
• Reduction of Pollution and Emission
• Natural Water Resources

BEST PRACTICES

• Mill Management
• Economic and Financial Viability Plan
• Transparent and Fair Price Dealing
• Contractor 

Source - Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin / MPOB

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES?

• Start saving today.
• When you can, borrow / rent, don't buy.
• Go for high downpayment and low monthly installments.
• Have good insurance coverage.
• Owning a credit card is important for establishing credit.
• Have a book on personal finance management.
• Save a dollar a day.

Source - NST

HOW TO ENJOY SCHOOL?

It's natural for some students to find school bland, boring and stressfull. Here are some suggestions to set you on the right track.

1. Do not procrastinate - procrastinate lead to worries.
2. Scheduling helps - by prioritising and planning ahead, you will be able to have more free time.
3. Spread out your work on a project - allow 30 minutes for your project and one hour for your homework.
4. Don't pressure yourself - as long as you did your best, move on and do better next time.
5. Resist peer pressure - remember to always be yourself.
6. Ask for help - if you have trouble on homework.
7. Joint a club or a group - a great way to make new friends.
8. Socialise - friends are a great source of support.
9. Be positive - things are only bad if you see it that way.

Source - NST

BIRD'S NEST SOUP

Traditionally sourced from natural caves, increasingly taken from purpose built concrete buildings designed to attract swiftlets.

HARVESTED NESTS

• 1 kilogramme sells for up to US$ 1,130
• Global trade estimated at US$ 5.7 billion

GELATINOUS SOUP

• Slow aging
• Boost sex drive
• Prevent lung disease
• Improve complexion 

Source - AFP

Blood Pressure Lowering Tactics

• Stop smoking
• Reduce weight
• Exercise
• Low salt
• Low protein
• No caffeine
• Mild sedation
• Sufficient rest
• Don't oversleep

Happy Anniversary .....

@  17/09/2013 - 19th. Wedding Anniversary for me and my loving wife.
      May Allah Bless Us.

CYBER CRIME - Are You at Risk?

• Protect your PC with comprehensive security software
• Set up a strong password
• Enable firewall protection
• Secure your wireless network
• Protect your personal information
• Screen your email
• Go e-shopping on trusted and secure websites only
• Be wary of phishing sites
• Monitor your children's online activities
• Scan any email attachments

Source - 1Klassifieds Team / NST