Palm oil industry is highly sustainable


Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok addressing the press after officiating at the 39th Palm Oil Familiarisation Programme in Putrajaya. MOHD SAHAR MISNI/The Star     

PUTRAJAYA: Despite criticism on one of the country’s prized commodities, Teresa Kok said Malaysia will not waver in its commitment to show the world that the palm oil industry is highly sustainable.

The Primary Industries Minister aims to prove that Malaysia is trying its best to strike a balance between developing the industry and protecting the environment in accordance to national and international standards.

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