The Malaysia-China 30 CEOs Forum on Oils and Fats, held on 23 February, brought together key industry players. Organised by the Plantation and Commodities Ministry in collaboration with Beijing Heyirong Invest Group and the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park, the event featured 15 major Chinese importers handling nearly 3 million tonnes of palm oil.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is intensifying efforts to expand palm oil usage in western China such as in snack food, hotpot seasoning, personal care and chemicals.
The move comes as Malaysia seeks to strengthen its foothold in China amid a drop in palm oil exports to the country last year.
