Malaysia to take legal action against EU over palm oil campaign

BernamaPublished: Jul 2, 2020 6:15 AM | Updated: Jul 2, 2020 7:37 AM

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will file legal action against the European Union over alleged discriminatory anti-palm oil campaign through a dispute settlement mechanism under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Its minister Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said the legal action, in collaboration with the Attorney-General's Chamber, was based on principle and justification, as well as in line with the trade practices underlined by the WTO.

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