Strategy to fight anti-palm oil lobby with Indonesia will put pressure on EU
MPOB said the move may be one option that the world's two biggest palm oil producers could undertake to fight the discrimination by the EU.
Sat Jan 14 2023
DPM Fadillah to visit Indonesia to strategise on cooperation to counter anti-palm oil lobby
Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will leave for Indonesia by February to meet his counterpart and other stakeholders to fight the anti-palm oil lobby.
Thu Jan 12 2023
MPOC supports enforcement action against 'No Palm Oil' labels
The MPOC said the discriminatory labels against palm oil can be found on food, personal care and household products.
Wed Oct 19 2022
Malaysia to foster cordial engagement with EU for palm oil industry's benefit
As for the CPOPC initiative, Malaysia is working closely with Indonesia to counter anti-palm oil campaigns at the global level.
Mon Jun 27 2022
Anti-palm oil campaigns damaging to trade relations - Saifuddin
Malaysia views anti-palm oil campaigns and resolutions as damaging to trade relations and contradictory to the principles of free trade.
Mon Dec 13 2021
Malaysia initiates legal action against EU following anti-palm oil campaign
Mond Khairuddin said Malaysia would give its full commitment and cooperation in the WTO process.
Sat Jan 16 2021
Govt forming legal team to deal with palm oil discrimination
The government is forming a cabinet-approved legal team to take action against the European Unions anti-palm oil campaign via a dispute settlement mechanism under the World Trade Organisation.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Malaysia to take legal action against EU over palm oil campaign
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will file legal action against the European Union over alleged discriminatory anti-palm oil campaign.
Thu Jul 02 2020
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024