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Four agencies give protest memorandum to EU over palm oil ban

Four agencies give protest memorandum to EU over palm oil ban

Felcra chair Nageeb Wahab said the EU hadn't given clear answer on why ban needs to be implemented.
EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU risks 'trade war' with M'sia over palm oil - Dr M

EU's policies to reduce palm oil use are protectionist and 'grossly unfair', says premier. 

Najib urges caution in handling palm oil-buying India

Najib urges caution in handling palm oil-buying India

This comes after news that Dr M’s Pakistan visit recently ran into hiccups on the authorised flight route.

Dr M says Malaysia keen on new jets, but not ready to buy

Dr M says Malaysia keen on new jets, but not ready to buy

PM notes that the RMAF's existing aircraft are well-serviced and can continue to perform.

Malaysia exploring new markets for palm oil - minister

Malaysia exploring new markets for palm oil - minister

Putrajaya is looking to North Africa and the Middle East for new markets.

Dr M: Plan to buy Chinese jets just a suggestion

Dr M: Plan to buy Chinese jets just a suggestion

The prime minister says the country has no plans as yet to buy any type of jets.

Malaysia records increase in palm oil export, price

Malaysia records increase in palm oil export, price

PARLIAMENT | Teresa Kok reveals a 10.5pct increase in total exports from the same period last year.

Malaysians, let's show some love for palm oil

Malaysians, let's show some love for palm oil

COMMENT | Perhaps 2019 is the right time to demonstrate our love towards the 'tree of life'.

We may halt some EU imports over palm oil row, says Dr M

We may halt some EU imports over palm oil row, says Dr M

This is in response to the union's bid to phase out palm oil-based biodiesel.
DPM: French leaders admit campaign on M'sian palm oil baseless

DPM: French leaders admit campaign on M'sian palm oil baseless

Wan Azizah says they admit EU campaign against the product is negative and unfounded.   

'M'sia may retaliate if EU continues discriminating against palm oil'

'M'sia may retaliate if EU continues discriminating against palm oil'

Mahathir says Putrajaya has to be more aggressive in fighting the palm biodiesel ban.

Palm oil alternatives use more land, produce less yield

Palm oil alternatives use more land, produce less yield

LETTER | Has Europe thoroughly researched the effects of its palm oil ban?

M'sia threatens WTO challenge to EU's move to drop palm biofuel

M'sia threatens WTO challenge to EU's move to drop palm biofuel

Foreign Ministry calls EU's move a 'calculated political act'.

'EU's Delegated Act discriminatory, designed to hurt livelihoods'

'EU's Delegated Act discriminatory, designed to hurt livelihoods'

Teresa Kok lambasts the European Union for classifying palm oil as 'high risk'.
Gov't targets 10 percent increase in local palm oil use

Gov't targets 10 percent increase in local palm oil use

Local use of palm oil products currently stand at 20 percent.

Gov't urged to step up efforts against EU palm oil ban

Gov't urged to step up efforts against EU palm oil ban

Heads of four bodies call for a freeze in trade talks with Europe until the ban is resolved.

M'sia in last-ditch effort to avert EU palm oil curbs

M'sia in last-ditch effort to avert EU palm oil curbs

Malaysian Palm Oil Council chief says legal, technical arguments will be presented against EU plan to limit palm oil use. 

Good weather expected to bolster Malaysia, Indonesia palm output

Good weather expected to bolster Malaysia, Indonesia palm output

But reduced usage of fertiliser, labour shortage and older trees in Malaysia could limit growth. 
Palm oil producing countries to send ministerial mission to lobby EU

Palm oil producing countries to send ministerial mission to lobby EU

Board led by Indonesia and Malaysia to challenge proposed directive restricting use of palm oil.

FGV posts Q4 net loss of RM208m

FGV posts Q4 net loss of RM208m

FGV Holdings Bhd harvests a fourth-quarter net loss from a profit in the same period a year ago.

Norway not proposing to ban palm oil

Norway not proposing to ban palm oil

Norwegian trade minister notes Malaysia's effort to develop sustainability standards for the industry.

Kok disturbed by oil palm plantation near Mulu National Park

Kok disturbed by oil palm plantation near Mulu National Park

She is counting on the state govt to take action.
Palm oil ban a threat to the economy

Palm oil ban a threat to the economy

LETTER | European actions are gravely hurting the global economy.
Dr M: Monocultural farming a problem amid declining palm oil prices

Dr M: Monocultural farming a problem amid declining palm oil prices

PM advocates mixed farming to farmers to avoid financial difficulties when crop prices fall.