The Malaysian Planting Industry Rubber And Oil Palm 1960-1980
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- Category: Agriculture
- Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2008 01:54
- Posted by Gathorne-Hardy, S.
Examines the changes in the pattern of life on the estates in Malaysia from 1960 to 1980. Imposition of the Sunday day of rest; Introduction of contour-planting; Implementation of immigration laws; Replacement of rubber with oil palm cultivation; Reawakening of religious awareness on the estates; Investment in expensive equipment to fake or counterfeit products coming on the market on a large scale.
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