Qua Kiat Seng

Ir. Qua has over 40 years of experience in the palm oil industry. He worked for Unilever, ICI, KLK & advised IChemE + AOMG. He now lectures at Monash University

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@hongwaionn The situation is changing all the time. You cannot let your guard down.

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@SecKennedy It’s a great move. Some of the real food like red meat can be unaffordable to some so hopefully there are affordable alternatives available.

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@bigfatsurprise A lot to digest. There are improvements but not everything we would want to see. But Nina you’ve helped steer (global) health in the right direction. Many thanks for your dedicated efforts.

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4 years on X 🎉
At PIPOC 2025, I shared our journey with Project Housewives: reaching 995 housewives, empowering healthier, affordable, and sustainable cooking oil choices through turun padang grassroots engagement.
📄 Full presentation here: https://t.co/sZSwlxSt9G

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@CspoWatch Natural red palm oil—produced through short path distillation or equivalent gentle refining—is a small but important part of the palm oil industry’s health story.

The rise of refined palm olein fortified with extracted beta-carotene threatens this health story.

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@HiiRobert @bigfatsurprise Yes, I’ve seen it. Low salt, low fat sounds healthy—but without proper understanding, it can be dangerously misleading. Nutrition needs context, not just labels.

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@CspoWatch As the EU reboots its carbon trading system, forested nations like Indonesia must remain vigilant. Offsets don’t save forests or drive real decarbonisation. They just reward paper protection.

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@CspoWatch A refreshingly balanced take on palm oil—kudos to @mypunepulse. What’s missing, though, is the evolving science around saturated fats and the growing concern over seed oils. Palm oil, actually offers a more stable alternative.

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Love seeing innovation like this! A new med school focused on prevention and nutrition could finally shift training toward root-cause care — exactly what Dr. Cate Shanahan and others have been advocating for. Hope this catches on!

https://t.co/UMpf6UW6m6

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@bigfatsurprise I understand the edible version of linseed oil is flaxseed oil.

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@bigfatsurprise At ICI Paints linseed oil was used for gloss finishes on doors. The Dulux brand was popular and retained the gloss well.

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@ABetterInnovat1 @hongwaionn @wef This cannot be overstated: the palm oil industry is making real strides toward net-zero. A crucial read. Keep it up Hong!

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@bigfatsurprise @DrMakaryFDA Nina, your work is literally reshaping policy at the highest levels. To see the FDA cite your research directly—and imply this seismic shift in dietary guidelines—is a testament to your courage, intellectual rigor, and relentless advocacy.

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@bigfatsurprise @SecRollins @SecKennedy MAHA has merits that should be acknowledged:
- It’s the first federal initiative in decades to directly confront the systemic roots of chronic disease.
- It’s pushing for transparency, updated science, and removal of harmful additives like synthetic dyes.

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@UnlockBiz @hongwaionn @wef Please keep up your good work to save the world from climate change.

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@hongwaionn @IChemE Congratulations Hong!

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Clair Patterson—one of history’s most underappreciated heroes—changed the world by eliminating lead from gasoline, protecting countless lives. Now, a new battle emerges: Can Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rise to the challenge and safeguard public health? https://t.co/vOqXC1g7Zx

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@drcateshanahan Cate, thanks for the heads up. The rest of the world follows USA. Now we can start to join you in "unfollowing" to be healthier. Qua

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@bigfatsurprise @foundmyfitness The debate over ultra-processed foods is getting complicated, and definitions matter. Let's push for clear, science-backed guidelines that protect both health and accessibility.

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@drcateshanahan Thank you for standing your ground, Cate. The supplement industry thrives on marketing tactics that often overshadow real, science-backed nutrition. People deserve transparency and the truth—whole foods will always be the foundation of good health. Appreciate your integrity!