Malaysian smallholders urge EU to review deforestation-free regulation
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게시됨 2023년 3월 16일
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KUALA LUMPUR (March 15): More than 500 smallholders in the country signed a petition as a joint stance to urge the European Union (EU) to review the European Union Deforestation-free Regulation (EUDR) that is deemed discriminatory.
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The petition was sent to the delegation of the EU to Malaysia by six representatives of the palm oil sector, namely the Federal Land Development Authority (Felda), the National Association of Smallholders Malaysia and Sarawak Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Salcra). Also included are Sarawak Dayak Oil Palm Planters Association (Doppa), Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (Felcra) and Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda). The petition among others sought the EU endorsement of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) and remove Malaysia from the list of countries at risk if the EUDR is implemented. National Association of Smallholders Malaysia deputy president Adzmi Hassan said Malaysia has an excellent record in forest protection and sustainable production. “In fact, the MSPO mandatory certification ensures Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability standards that covers various aspects,” he said at a press conference after ...