QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN From the Independent market research report by FROST & SULLIVAN: The future outlook of oil palm industry in terms of oil palm cultivation and milling can be estimated based on historical correlation between supply, demand and prices as well as the impact of future driver of industry. Global supply and demand of palm oil = a stable upward growth trend. FROST & SULLIVAN forecast the supply of CPO to continue grow on a stable upward trend and also for demand forecast has increase. Supply Demand MT74.5 MT MT60.7 MT *with a CAGR of 5.9% *with a CAGR of 4.8%.

The annual average local delivered prices for CPO in Malaysia increased. FROST & SULLIVAN has used regression analysis on supply and demand, adjusted relative to price in 2011 to estimate the forecast prices for CPO. Government support = lower CPO prices compare crude oil and others edible oil process, oil palm industry in Malaysia expected growth continuously. QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN 2012RM 3323 per MT 2013RM 3118 per MT 2014RM 2932 per MT 2015RM 2867 per MT

QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN

For Global Edible Oils And Fats Market, FROST & SULLIVAN expects: Global consumption of edible oils and fats to record healthy growth over the next 4 year. Global consumption will increase by 4.2% & demand expected to remain concentrated in Asia. Increasing demand from China and India, global population growth and increase in global use of biodiesel. Because of lower pricing and higher variability relative to other edible oils and fats. Supported by increasing planted area, strong government backing in Malaysia as well as continuous research development on genetics and new applications QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN

For Global Edible Oils And Fats Market: Change in export taxes. Malaysia announces a 3.6 million MT duty free export quota for CPO 2012 and anticipates and increases in exports. Indonesia’s export tax reduction on refined palm oil products.

Global Oleochemical Market: FROST &SULLIVAN projects the consumption of the oleochemical industry to witness strong growth over the next 4 years. * CAGR of 4.3% The global market for oleochemicals is expected to be strongly driven by the wide range of applications of oleochemicals along with increasing demand from emerging markets. QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN million MT21.0 million MT

Sugar Refining Industry FROST & SULLIVAN estimated that consumption of refined sugar in Malaysia grow at a healthy pace : * CAGR of 2.9% Supported by increasing levels of domestic sugar consumption. Growth in the food and beverages manufacturing and processing industries and increasing household consumer. QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN million MT1.8 million MT

QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN

Rubber Industry Based on historical trends, global consumption of natural rubber exhibited stable upward growth. Albeit Dips in 2001 and 2009 due to the economic slowdown after the September 11th attack in 2001 in US and the global economic slowdown circa 2008/2009 which caused disruptions in rubber supply. FROST & SULLIVAN forecasts the consumption of natural rubber to increase from estimated: * with a CAGR of 3.9% QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN million MT12.9 million MT

Demand is expected to be driven by the global vehicles tyre and rubber glove industries. Higher income levels, easier financing option for purchases of vehicles,& higher health care spending due to rapid aging of world population in developed countries The emergence and adoption of new medical technologies. QUESTION 1 : THE PROSPECT OF THE MARKET AND RESPECTIVE SECTOR IN THE SHORT RUN AND LONG RUN