Malaysia's Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, has called on Germany to ensure fair treatment of palm oil exports to Europe, amid concerns that EU climate change policies could be used as non-tariff trade barriers. The issue was discussed in a meeting with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck. They also discussed the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement, capacity building, skill enhancement, and collaboration for micro, small and medium enterprises. Anwar expressed hope for increased Malaysian student presence in Germany and welcomed Germany’s involvement in Malaysia's energy transition initiative.
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BERLIN (March 14): Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil exports to Europe. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia's concern that European Union (EU) policies on climate change, including its Deforestation Regulation, may serve as a form of non-tariff trade measure. The concern was raised during Anwar's meeting with Germany's Vice Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck. The meeting took place at the Berlin Station here before Anwar delivered his keynote address at the annual SME Future Day 2024 (Mittelstand). Anwar was accompanied by Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Minister of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Datuk Ewon Benedick. On the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), both leaders also expressed hope for ...
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