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Barnama
30-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Palm Oil Exports To The US Rise 51.8 Pct To 93,000 Tonnes For January To May 2025 -- KPK
BUSINESS KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's palm oil exports to the United States (US) increased by 51.8 per cent to 93,000 metric tonnes from January to May 2025, compared to 61,000 metric tonnes during the same period last year. The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) said that 65 per cent of the nation's palm oil exports to the US in 2024 were certified sustainable products used in high-value goods, while another 19 per cent consisted of palm stearin, a key ingredient in the food and personal care industries. Although the US is not Malaysia's main export market for palm oil, the ministry emphasised that the government is paying attention to the 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Malaysian goods, which takes effect on Aug 1, 2025, to ensure that the country's market position is not adversely affected. 'The ministry is always vigilant and proactive in monitoring developments in international trade policies to safeguard the country's palm oil exports,' KPK said in a written response posted on the Parliament's website today. KPK was responding to Datuk Siti Aminah Aching (BN-Beaufort), who inquired about the impact of the 25 per cent tariff imposed by the US on Malaysia, its effect on global demand for Malaysian palm oil, and the ministry's efforts to mitigate any negative consequences on exports. The ministry highlighted that together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), it is continuing to engage in ongoing negotiations with the US to ensure fair, open, and mutually beneficial trade relations. It added that various integrated initiatives are underway to ensure that Malaysia's palm oil exports remain unaffected and sustainable. 'These include promoting the transformation of the palm oil sector toward high-technology downstream products such as oleochemicals, processed food ingredients, and biofuels,' it said. KPK said it is strengthening efforts to implement the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) 2.0 certification to ensure Malaysian palm oil meets international standards, particularly in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
The Star
30-07-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Calls for legislation to tackle rise in bullying cases in schools
KUALA LUMPUR: Establish legislation on anti-bullying to tackle bullying effectively, says a government backbencher. Datuk Siti Aminah Aching (BN-Beaufort) stated that this was crucial in eradicating thug culture in schools. According to her, the number of bullying cases increased from 3,887 in 2022 to 4994 in 2023 and 6,208 cases last year. Acknowledging that there are existing Education Ministry guidelines to address this, she, however, said it was high time for dedicated legislation. 'We need to control and eradicate bullying which has been spread in our education system,' she said when debating the Education (Amendment) Bill 2025 on Wednesday (July 30). This comes as lawmakers called for action over the recent death of a Form One female student at a dormitory building in a religious school in Papar, Sabah. During debates, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah (PN-Indera Mahkota) also asked for clarity on what caused the girl's death. 'Were there criminal elements? If it was an accident, what possible factors contributed to this?' he said. The victim had died a day after she allegedly fell from the third floor of her school's dormitory building on July 16. Her death had sparked various allegations, including that she was a victim of bullying at the school.
