M'sia, Indonesia on joint mission to Brussels over deforestation rules

BernamaPublished: May 18, 2023 2:08 AM | Updated: May 18, 2023 2:33 AM

Malaysia and Indonesia are geared up for a two-day joint mission to Brussels over recent developments in the European Union (EU), particularly the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that is negatively impacting the oil palm industry.

Besides the two countries, Honduras has also given its commitment to join the mission beginning May 30, according to Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof.

“The mission is to seek engagement with the European Commission because, despite all the initiatives that have been done by Malaysia and Indonesia in terms of taking care of the environment...

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