Deputy minister accuses palm oil critics of 'shifting goal post'

Published: Mar 22, 2022 4:15 AM

PARLIAMENT | Plantation Industries and Commodities Deputy Minister Willie Mongin has accused critics of the country’s palm oil sector of "shifting the goal post" and making it impossible for stakeholders to comply with export regulations.

He said the ministry had over the years carried out various initiatives to deflect criticisms from the US and European Union (EU) but new issues kept on emerging, the latest being claims of forced labour used to impose export sanctions against Malaysian palm oil.

Minister says ready to face US customs over Sime Darby sanction

Take Sime Darby 'forced labour' claims seriously, Sivarasa tells minister

Stakeholders agree forced labour an issue in plantations sector

RM10.33m in M’sian palm oil seized by US customs over forced labour claims

Foreign workers for Malaysia's palm plantations to arrive in May, June

Comments0

By posting a comment, you agree to our Commenting Terms and Conditions as stipulated in full here.

Do's and don'ts when posting comments in Malaysiakini

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Foul language, profanity, vulgarity, slanderous, personal attack, threatening, sexually-orientated comments or the use of any method of communication that may violate any law or create needless unpleasantness will not be tolerated. Antisocial behaviour such as "spamming" and "trolling" will be suspended. Violators run the risk of also being blocked permanently.

REPORT VIOLATORS

Please use the report feature that is available below each comment to flag offending comments for our moderators to take action. Do not take matters in your own hands to avoid unpleasant and unnecessary exchanges that may result in your own suspension or ban.

NOTICE

Our commenting system is still under development. We have taken note of feedback provided.

Subscriber-only space: