Wednesday, 10 Feb 2021 02:07 PM MYTKhairuddin pointed out that soaps and detergents that were among the most important protective measures against Covid-19 were largely produced using palm oil. — Picture by Yusof Mat IsaKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Hygiene products produced using palm oil meant the industry was an unsung hero in the fight against Covid-19, said Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali.
“The basic ingredients of hand sanitizer alcohol that are widely used to eliminate the virus can also be produced with palm oil. Khairuddin also announced the new website for the campaign, which is aimed at celebrating the contributions of the palm oil industry to the socio-economic development in Malaysia, especially in improving the living standards of the people in rural areas.