Malaysia supports smallholders amid EU scrutiny, says Johari


KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia is working to make sustainability certification systems like the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standard accessible to small farmers, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

"We want MSPO standards to include smallholders. As of Monday (May 26), about 85% of our smallholders can comply," said the Plantation and Commodities Minister.

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