M’sia opposes EU resolution on palm oil


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will rally other palm oil producing countries against a resolution from being passed by the European Parliament that can threaten the industry.

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said one move was for Putrajaya to engage with European lawmakers who could help voice Malaysia’s concerns.

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