No retaliation against EU yet for restricting palm biofuel


KUALA LUMPUR: There is no retaliatory trade action being planned by the government against the European Union (EU) over its plans to phase out palm biofuel, says Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.

“It is important that any such move is carefully considered to ensure it does not hurt Malaysia’s economic interest in the long run.

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