scholarly journals THE COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS OF EDIBLE BIRD NEST INDUSTRY IN MALAYSIA: APPLYING PORTER'S FIVE FORCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (23) ◽  
pp. 79-91
Author(s):  
Fatin Farazh Ya’acob ◽  
Mohamad Zaim Isamail ◽  
Zahirah Hamid Ghul ◽  
Rabiatul Munirah Alpandi ◽  
Siti Mariam Mellisa Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Export ◽  
Bird Nest ◽  
Competition Condition ◽  
World Demand ◽  
Price Negotiations ◽  
Buyer Power ◽  
New Entrants

The demand for EBN is continuous to growth and about 70 percent of world demand still cannot be fulfilled. Unfortunately, Malaysia only contributes 20 percent from world demand. The aims for this industry are to contribute about RM5 billion to Malaysian agricultural export and to achieve at least 40 percent of world demand. As being one of the most demanded EBN and being in the competition for leadership in world bird nest market, it can be specified that new market entrants and investments are important to fulfil the aims of government to this industry and for the growth of EBN industry. Thus, the objectives of this paper are to analysing the current competition condition of EBN industry in Malaysia and its opportunities for new entrants. This study revealed that the need of a huge capital and knowledge to conduct this business is essential and must come together. There is relatively low threat of substitution if the business premise is a shop lot. Despite the existence of buyer power in price negotiations, swiftlet house owners too could influence the process and assure themselves of higher markups when they organise a tender process with the help of the rancher’s association. Threat of rivalry is low especially with the setup of the rancher’s association to help each member who faced problems.

Sugarcane Weevil Borer (Rhabdoscelus Obscurus) in Fiji Islands and Recommendations Towards Its Control

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 261-266
Author(s):  
Danian Singh ◽  
Lionel Joseph ◽  
Zafiar Naaz ◽  
Kelera Railoa
Keyword(s):  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Current Method ◽  
Crop Damage ◽  
Agricultural Export ◽  
Fiji Islands ◽  
The World ◽  
Raw Sugar ◽  
Viable Method ◽  
Sugarcane Weevil ◽  
Sugarcane Industry

Pests have been a constant threat to agriculture the world over. In the Fiji Islands where the major agricultural export commodity is raw sugar, the Sugarcane weevil borer is one such agricultural pest that poses a real threat to an already ailing industry. The Sugarcane weevil borer (Rhabdoscelus obscure) is a pest originally found in Papua New Guinea whose introduction into Fiji has resulted in crop damage particularly to the soft variety of sugarcane found in Fiji. This review highlights the emergence of the weevil borer and explains a possible control that could be implemented by the Fijian farmers. The current method of control in Fiji uses the split billet trap. While this method has been recognized as an economically viable method of controlling the spread of the weevil borer, it has not been completely effective in eradicating the pest. This paper highlights and puts forth recommendations on other methods which could be used by the sugarcane industry.

DAYA SAING EKSPOR PRODUK CPO INDONESIA DAN POTENSI HILIRISASI DIOLAH MENJADI BIODIESEL

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Danar Agus Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Comparative Advantage ◽  
Global Market ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Revealed Comparative Advantage ◽  
Crude Palm Oil ◽  
A Value ◽  
World Demand ◽  
Domestic Use

ABSTRACTIndonesia is the world's largest producer of crude palm oil (CPO). Even so, the trend of international trade in Indonesian CPO products has decreased in the last 10 years with a value of -10.19%. The decline in world demand for CPO can be dealt with by utilizing CPO as a biofuel for domestic use, like biodiesel. The purpose of this study is to determine the competitiveness of Indonesian CPO in global trade and determine the parameters of the quality requirements of CPO and biodiesel. The competitiveness analysis method uses the Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA) method, while the analysis of the potential quality of CPO as a biofuel is carried out by analyzing the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). CPO trade in the global market is controlled by Indonesia with a market share of 50% and Malaysia 25.6%, with the declining trade trend in the last 10 years relatively (2010-2019) of -6.91%. The level of competitiveness of Indonesian CPO products in 2019 is very strong, but on average in the last 10 years, the level of competitiveness of Indonesian CPO is no better than that of Malaysia. Indonesia has SNI 01-2901-2006 and SNI 7182: 2015 as a determinant of the quality of CPO and biodiesel products developed in Indonesia so that the CPO and biodiesel produced fullfil sacurity and safety aspects when used by consumers.Keywords: crude palm oil (CPO), competitivenessv, quality, Indonesian National Standard (SNI) ABSTRAKIndonesia merupakan negara produsen minyak kelapa sawit mentah/ Crude Palm Oil (CPO) terbesar di dunia. Meskipun demikian, tren perdagangan internasional produk CPO Indonesia mengalami penurunan dalam sepuluh tahun terakhir dengan nilai -10,19%. Penurunan permintaan dunia terhadap CPO, dapat disiasati dengan memanfaatkan CPO sebagai bahan bakar nabati untuk keperluan dalam negeri sebagai biodiesel. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui daya saing CPO Indonesia dalam perdagangan global dan mengetahui parameter persyaratan mutu CPO dan biodiesel. Metode analisis daya saing menggunakan metode Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), sedangkan analisis potensi kualitas CPO sebagai biofuel dilakukan dengan menganalisis Standar Nasional Indoensia (SNI). Perdagangan CPO dalam pasar global dikuasai oleh Indonesia dengan pangsa pasar 50% dan Malaysia 25,6%, dengan tren perdagangan relatif menurun dalam 10 tahun terakhir (2010-2019) sebesar -6,91%. Tingkat daya saing produk CPO Indonesia pada tahun 2019 sangat kuat, namun secara rata-rata dalam 10 tahun terakhir, tingkat daya saing CPO Indonesia tidak lebih baik dari Malaysia. Indonesia memiliki SNI 01-2901-2006 dan SNI 7182:2015 sebagai penentu kualitas produk CPO dan biodiesel yang dikembangkan di Indonesia, sehingga CPO dan biodiesel yang dihasilkan memenuhi aspek keamanan dan keselamatan ketika digunakan oleh konsumen.Kata kunci: crude palm oil (CPO), daya saing, kualitas, Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI)

Antibiotic Resistance

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Litman
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Content Distribution ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Copyright Infringement ◽  
Online Content ◽  
30Th Anniversary ◽  
Secure Control ◽  
Highly Effective ◽  
New Entrants ◽  
War Stories

In this essay, written for the 30th Anniversary of Cardozo’s Arts and Entertainment Law Journal, I revisit the ruinous litigation strategy copyright owners pursued after Napster to secure control of the market for personal uses of copyrighted works, which I wrote about ten years ago in War Stories, 20 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 337 (2002). The litigation campaign had effects that copyright owners now have reason to regret. Medical experts tell us that powerful antibiotics are highly effective in killing off both good and bad bacteria, but at a significant risk. Bugs that survive the treatment grow bigger, stronger, and resistant to antibiotics. They become much more dangerous because they are harder to kill. Copyright owners’ indiscriminate litigation against new entrants into the entertainment and information marketplace killed off a broad swath of potential competitors and partners. The ones who were left faced a less crowded field because old media had helpfully cleared it for them. The scorched-earth litigation strategy temporarily cleared the field, and made room both for tepid, content-industry-controlled efforts to distribute music, books, and video online, and for new entrants with the stamina and resources to survive copyright infringement suits. Apple, Amazon, and Google took advantage of that environment to grow into dominant distributors who are obligatory partners for any serious online content distribution plan, and who insist on calling the shots on price, format, and other matters that content owners believe should rightfully be under their own control.

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