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(1) The Board shall exercise the following functions: Functions of the (a) to conduct and promote research into the produc- Board. tion, extraction, processing, storage, transportation, narketing, consumption and uses of palm oil an il palm products; (d) to control and coordinate the activities and policies of all research and development organisation financed wholly or mainly from the Fund; [Pt. II-III, S. 5-7] (e) to ensure that it is kept fully informed on the relevant activities and policies of all research and Ferelopment organisations financed partly by the (f) to collect, collate and disseminate information in competition with other materials or as comole- (g) to coordinate activities within and outside the Federation relating to research, development, publicity and other matters affecting the oil palm and palm oil industries; (h) to keep the Minister fully informed on all matters relating to research into and the development of oil palm and the palm oil industries; and (i) to exercise such other functions as the Minister may, from time to time, direct. General directions. Institute. rality of this section— (a) to enter into contract with or commission any person or body to carry out research; and (b) to provide consultancy services to the public.