MEDIA RELEASE
DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF PLANTATION AND COMMODITIES, YAB DATO SRI HAJI FADILLAH BIN HAJI YUSOF,
TO LEAD MALAYSIAN PALM OIL FORUM DELEGATION IN
NAIROBI, KENYA

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, YAB Dato Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof will be leading the Malaysian delegation to Nairobi from 3 to 7 July 2023, which will include his participation in the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum East Africa 2023. The forum is poised to be a significant event that aims to explore the trends and growth potential of palm oil in the East African market, while fostering bilateral cooperation between Malaysia and Kenya in the palm oil industry. During the forum, he will deliver a keynote address and officially inaugurate the event scheduled on 4 July 2023, emphasizing Malaysia's commitment to sustainable palm oil production and its expertise in the industry.

While in Kenya, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities is scheduled for a series of high-level meetings with Cabinet Secretaries of Kenya, and other relevant stakeholders including representatives from the palm oil industry. These meetings aim to foster greater cooperation and explore potential business opportunities in the palm oil sector between Malaysia and Kenya.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities’ itinerary includes visits to major palm oil refineries and food manufacturing companies. These visits will facilitate knowledge exchange, promote collaboration, and provide an opportunity to explore avenues for mutual growth in the palm oil industry. The working visit will also include interactions with the Malaysian diaspora in Kenya, further strengthening cultural ties and promoting bilateral relations between the two nations.

The Malaysian Palm Oil Forum East Africa 2023 serves as a platform to showcase Malaysia's expertise in the palm oil industry and explore opportunities for collaboration with East African countries. The Deputy Prime Minister's visit underscores Malaysia's commitment to promoting sustainable palm oil production and strengthening economic ties with Kenya.

MINISTRY OF PLANTATION AND COMMODITIES
1 JULY 2023