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Minister Lauded Asean's Consensus On Palm Oil: A Truly People Oriented Decision
Minister Lauded Asean's Consensus On Palm Oil: A Truly People Oriented Decision
05/05/2017 (Bernama) - On 29th April 2017, the Heads of State/Government of ASEAN Member States gathered for the 30th ASEAN Summit in Manila under the Chairmanship of Republic of Philippines. During the meeting, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak had expressed Malaysia's concern over the adoption of the Resolution on Palm Oil and Deforestation of Rainforest by the European Union by the European Parliament on 4th April 2017 which is detriment to the palm oil industries in the region.
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong welcomed the strong support, firm stand and deep understanding on the current development of palm oil industry showed by the Head of States/Government of ASEAN Member States. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also described the consensus reached during the 30th ASEAN Summit as a truly people-oriented one as the palm oil industry in ASEAN region involves over 3.5 million smallholders from palm oil countries mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong welcomed the strong support, firm stand and deep understanding on the current development of palm oil industry showed by the Head of States/Government of ASEAN Member States. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also described the consensus reached during the 30th ASEAN Summit as a truly people-oriented one as the palm oil industry in ASEAN region involves over 3.5 million smallholders from palm oil countries mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
In its official Chairman Press Statement, Head of State/Government of ASEAN Member States urged the European Union to recognize the certification of the Sustainable Palm Oil Schemes in the palm producing countries within the region and acknowledged that the related government led sustainability certification is a manifestation of ASEAN’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong expressed that fighting over EU Resolution on Palm Oil through ASEAN platform demonstrated Malaysia’s serious commitment in defending the palm oil industry from continuous slanders from various entities. Support form ASEAN will also reinforce and further strengthen measures that have been taken by Malaysia and Indonesia through Council of Palm Oil and Palm Producing Council (CPOPC) platform.
On the same week, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong held a bilateral discussion with H.E. Mrs. Maria Castillo Fernandez, Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia to discuss on issues relating to European Parliament’s Resolution on Palm Oil.
During the meeting, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong reiterated that the Ministry is fully aware of the current negative sentiments in major EU countries. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also stressed out those allegations are not new to the palm oil industry and the Ministry is ready with credible facts and figures to face those unfair, bias and distorted allegations subjected to the palm oil industry.
The EU on average imports between 7-7.5 million tonnes of palm oil annually. In 2016, Malaysia accounted for 29.4% of palm oil imports, while Indonesia accounted for 48.6% of total palm oil imports flowing into the EU. Meanwhile EU is the largest market for Malaysian palm oil and palm-based products where in 2016, EU’s imports were valued at RM9.9 billion and accounts for 14.7% of Malaysia’s global exports.
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong welcomed the strong support, firm stand and deep understanding on the current development of palm oil industry showed by the Head of States/Government of ASEAN Member States. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also described the consensus reached during the 30th ASEAN Summit as a truly people-oriented one as the palm oil industry in ASEAN region involves over 3.5 million smallholders from palm oil countries mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong welcomed the strong support, firm stand and deep understanding on the current development of palm oil industry showed by the Head of States/Government of ASEAN Member States. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also described the consensus reached during the 30th ASEAN Summit as a truly people-oriented one as the palm oil industry in ASEAN region involves over 3.5 million smallholders from palm oil countries mainly from Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.
In its official Chairman Press Statement, Head of State/Government of ASEAN Member States urged the European Union to recognize the certification of the Sustainable Palm Oil Schemes in the palm producing countries within the region and acknowledged that the related government led sustainability certification is a manifestation of ASEAN’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In addition, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong expressed that fighting over EU Resolution on Palm Oil through ASEAN platform demonstrated Malaysia’s serious commitment in defending the palm oil industry from continuous slanders from various entities. Support form ASEAN will also reinforce and further strengthen measures that have been taken by Malaysia and Indonesia through Council of Palm Oil and Palm Producing Council (CPOPC) platform.
On the same week, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong held a bilateral discussion with H.E. Mrs. Maria Castillo Fernandez, Ambassador and Head of Delegation, Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia to discuss on issues relating to European Parliament’s Resolution on Palm Oil.
During the meeting, YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong reiterated that the Ministry is fully aware of the current negative sentiments in major EU countries. YB Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong also stressed out those allegations are not new to the palm oil industry and the Ministry is ready with credible facts and figures to face those unfair, bias and distorted allegations subjected to the palm oil industry.
The EU on average imports between 7-7.5 million tonnes of palm oil annually. In 2016, Malaysia accounted for 29.4% of palm oil imports, while Indonesia accounted for 48.6% of total palm oil imports flowing into the EU. Meanwhile EU is the largest market for Malaysian palm oil and palm-based products where in 2016, EU’s imports were valued at RM9.9 billion and accounts for 14.7% of Malaysia’s global exports.