KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities II Datuk Willie Mongin today lamented that experts of Malaysia's palm oil produce are constantly seeking ways to criticise its endeavours, making it difficult for local industry stakeholders to comply with export regulation on the harvest.
"Once upon a time, we were accused of producing non-healthy palm oil for cooking. We actually engaged all the experts to do the research and then it was proven that our palm oil is healthy. When we can prove that our palm oil is healthy, they turn the accusation of unsustainable forest use. And when we highlight our MSPO certification, they accuse us of using forced and child labour.
In December last year, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities I Datuk Seri Wee Jeck Seng said that Malaysia remains committed to ensuring that oil palm plantations are operated in a sustainable manner, including measures such as banning them in permanent forest reserves and limiting the size of planted areas to 6.5 million hectares nationwide.
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