Environment & Sustainability
Malaysia is not only a leading producer of palm oil but also a pioneer in sustainable agriculture. The country’s progress towards sustainability deserves to be widely studied and understood. Malaysia believes in socio-economic development that is consistent with its commitment to nature.

1 Million Forest Trees Planting
In January 2021, Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin planted a Merbau tree in the garden of Seri Perdana to kick off the 100 Million Tree-Planting Campaign 2020-2025. It was the start of the Greening Malaysia agenda by planting 100 million trees across the country, initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Malaysia (www.100jutapokok.gov.my )
Malaysia-EU Relations
Michalis Rokas, the European Union’s ambassador to Malaysia, sat down with Bernama TV’s Danial Rahman to discuss the current state of Malaysia-EU relations. In the “The Nation” programme, titled “Malaysia-EU Relations,” Rokas offered insight into
Why palm oil is key for food security and sustainability
Sustainability has rightfully been becoming more mainstream in the public’s consciousness in recent years. This is in response to mankind facing ever greater climate-related challenges. Among the main knock-on concerns associated with a worsening climate
Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association Urges EU to Support Indigenous Farmers
The Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (DOPPA) is urging the European Union Parliament to support indigenous Dayak oil palm farmers in Malaysia. The DOPPA had raised concerns about the introduction of the EU Corporate Sustainable Due
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The palm oil industry is changing, and this cannot be more evident than in Malaysia. With national certification schemes and conscious pursuit of sustainable agriculture, the country is setting a global example. A very efficient crop that is important in both food and non-food sectors, this crop can save humanity in many ways if properly nurtured.

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Food security and palm oil: How Malaysia helps feed the world.
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Malaysia partners with World Wildlife Fund
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The good news about Malaysia’s forest conservation
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