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Joint Statement on Sustainable Agricultural Commodity Trade and Cooperation to Conserve Forests

The UK and Malaysia reaffirm their shared and ongoing commitment to work together to conserve forests and to support and promote sustainable supply chains, and sustainable production of commodities.

The UK and Malaysia are signatories to the Glasgow Leaders’ Declaration on Forests and Land Use, and we acknowledge our commitment to the objectives of the Declaration. We will continue to cooperate bilaterally, including through the UK-Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in Climate Action (2022), and in fora such as the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) dialogue to support these objectives.

Both Parties will continue to uphold their respective commitments to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, the Sustainable Development Goals and other relevant initiatives.

The UK and Malaysia commit to communicate facts with relevant stakeholders around palm oil and initiatives to support sustainable supply chains. The UK and Malaysia also commit to regularly share information with one another about ongoing domestic developments related to the environment and sustainable supply chains and production. This will include initiatives by Malaysia to support and develop the sustainability of Malaysian palm oil, including the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme and forthcoming updates to the scheme and, separately, the development by the UK of the Forest Risk Commodity regulations under the Environment Act 2021 including guidance for regulated businesses to support their compliance with the legislation once implemented. The UK and Malaysia acknowledge the role of these initiatives in improving the sustainability of supply chains.

The UK and Malaysia look forward to continuing their efforts to support and encourage future development of sustainability domestically and internationally to meet our shared goals.

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FADILLAH: THE MALAYSIA-KENYA TRADE RELATIONSHIP IS

IMPORTANT WITH KENYA AS MALAYSIAN PALM OIL GATEWAY IN

THE EAST AFRICAN REGION

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities, The Honourable Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof in his keynote address during the Malaysia Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) East Africa 2023  highlighted the importance of the Malaysia-Kenya trade relationship and emphasized the significance of Kenya as a vital market for Malaysian palm oil in the East African region.

MPOF 2023, an event organized by Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) - a council under the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities was held today in Nairbi, Kenya and was officially inaugurated today by Dato' Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof. The event gathered industry players and stakeholders from both Malaysia and Kenya to explore opportunities and foster trade relations in the palm oil industry.

The forum featured prominent local industry players and international experts from Malaysia, Europe, and Kenya as speakers. In his keynote , he emphasized the mutual business relationship between Malaysia and Kenya, highlighting the increasing bilateral trade, which reached USD1.19 billion in 2022.

Under the theme "Pioneering Sustainable Solutions for A Better Tomorrow," the Minister emphasized Malaysia's commitment to providing affordable and sustainable palm oil products to Africa. He acknowledged Kenya's vital role as the 5th largest destination for Malaysian palm oil exports and stressed the importance of sustainable practices and partnerships to ensure a better future for both countries.

Dato' Sri Fadillah addressed the challenges faced by the industry, including market access barriers and negative anti-palm oil campaigns, and emphasized the need for a level playing field for fair competition.

Highlighting Malaysia's own sustainability certification standard, the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO), the Minister emphasized its mandatory implementation since 2020. The MSPO ensures that Malaysian industries produce Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) in accordance with international consumers' requirements.

Dato’ Sri Fadillah highlighted the significant role of palm oil in Malaysia's economy, being the highest-valued agricultural commodity exported in 2022, generating a revenue of RM137.8 billion. He encouraged participants to explore new avenues for expanding the edible oil and palm oil business, particularly in downstream higher value-added palm derivatives.

The Minister encouraged the private sectors of both Malaysia and Kenya to seize the numerous opportunities in downstream higher value-added palm derivatives. He called for partnerships and strategic alliances to explore new avenues for expanding the edible oil and palm oil business, particularly in areas such as oleochemicals, pharmaceuticals, processed foods, specialty products, and consumer brands. By fostering direct interactions between Malaysian palm oil suppliers and buyers, the MPOF aims to establish relationships that lead to enhanced business opportunities for all stakeholders involved.

MINISTRY OF PLANTATION AND COMMODITIES

4 JULY 2023

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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

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KEMENTERIAN PERLADANGAN DAN KOMODITI 

M A L A Y S I A 

SIARAN MEDIA

TREK KOMODITI KPK 2023

MEDIUM TURUN PADANG DEKATI PEKEBUN KECIL DAN PEMAIN INDUSTRI AGRIKOMODITI

Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri Perladangan dan Komoditi, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof menyempurnakan sesi ‘flag-off’ perasmian program Trek Komoditi 2023 anjuran Kementerian Perladangan dan Komoditi di lokasi pokok getah pertama di Tanah Melayu bertempat di Kuala Kangsar, Perak, hari ini. 

Bertemakan “Memacu Kemampanan Komoditi Negara Demi Kesejahteraan Rakyat”, program ini menjadi medium turun padang Timbalan Perdana Menteri merangkap Menteri KPK, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof bersama pihak pengurusan tertinggi KPK untuk menyantuni pekebun kecil dan pemain industri sektor komoditi secara langsung. Idea penganjuran program ini merupakan cetusan hasrat murni YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof untuk menterjemah komitmen padu kerajaan menerusi KPK serta agensi di bawahnya bagi menjamin kesejahteraan pekebun kecil di lapangan menerusi sesi dua hala untuk memperoleh maklum balas secara dua hala tentang situasi semasa yang mereka lalui. 

Pada tahun 2022, keseluruhan pekebun kecil sektor Agrikomoditi berjumlah seramai 801,002 orang yang mana 335,264 orang berada di Semenanjung, 101,177 orang di Sabah dan 131,960 orang di Sarawak. 

Pekebun kecil dalam sektor sawit adalah berjumlah 446,061 orang, terdiri daripada pekebun persendirian seramai 213,460 manakala pekebun kecil tersusun pula berjumlah 232,601 orang. Di bawah kategori pekebun kecil tersusun sektor sawit, 100,060 orang adalah di bawah FELDA, 89,440 orang di bawah FELCRA,14,389 orang bersama RISDA manakala 28,712 orang lagi di bawah kategori Lain-lain. 

Sektor getah meliputi 310,797 orang, sektor koko diwakili oleh 5,317 orang, 38,182 orang adalah daripada sektor lada sementara sektor kenaf merekodkan 645 orang.

Bermula dengan pelaksanaan siri pertama meliputi Zon Utara Semenanjung pada 10 hingga 12 Jun 2023, program turun padang Kementerian untuk mendekati pekebun kecil di lapangan ini bakal diteruskan ke wilayah Borneo melibatkan zon Sabah dan Sarawak pada Julai dan Ogos kelak.

Semasa di Kuala Kangsar, YAB Dato’ Sri Haji Fadillah bin Haji Yusof berkesempatan bersemuka dengan para pekebun kecil getah di situ untuk memperoleh maklum balas berhubung situasi semasa yang dihadapi berikutan kejatuhan harga getah di pasaran dunia.

Semasa pembentangan Bajet 2023, Kerajaan telah bersetuju untuk meningkatkan paras harga pengaktifan Insentif Pengeluaran Getah (IPG) dari RM2.50 kepada RM2.70 dengan peruntukan sebanyak RM350 juta bagi menjamin kelangsungan para pekebun kecil getah. Sehingga Mei 2023, bilangan pekebun kecil getah negeri Perak yang telah berdaftar dengan PAT-G dan aktif membuat tuntutan IPG adalah seramai 17,259 orang dengan keluasan kawasan bertanam getah berjumlah 24,423 hektar.

Usai ‘flag-off’, rombongan Trek Komoditi yang diketuai oleh beliau kemudiannya melawat ke Kilang Delano Furniture Industries Sdn. Bhd. yang merupakan salah sebuah kilang perabot kayu tempatan di Sungai Bakap, Pulau Pinang bagi meninjau secara langsung proses penghasilan perabot.

Pemilihan lokasi ‘flag-off’ di kawasan Pokok Getah Pertama Malaya Kuala Kangsar ini memberi makna tersendiri terhadap sektor komoditi getah negara memandangkan pokok getah tersebut telah dibawa dari Brazil oleh Sir Henry Wickham semasa ekspedisi ke Tanah Melayu pada 1876.

Setakat ini, keluasan tanaman getah di negeri Perak seluas 39,796.10 hektar dengan bilangan pekebun kecil getah seramai 21,682 orang. Sebanyak 47% kawasan getah di negeri Perak terdiri daripada pekebun kecil individu, 22% adalah di bawah Rancangan FELDA, 14% adalah ladang milik agensi kerajaan, 5% adalah di bawah Rancangan FELCRA dan 5% adalah milik ladang swasta. 

Daerah Hulu Perak mencatatkan keluasan tanaman getah tertinggi dengan 37% daripada jumlah keluasan tanaman getah negeri Perak. Daerah Kuala Kangsar mencatat keluasan tanaman getah kedua tertinggi dengan 18% diikuti dengan Daerah Selama iaitu 10% daripada jumlah keluasan kawasan tanaman getah negeri Perak. 

Selaras dengan fokus keutamaan Dasar Agrikomoditi Negara 2021-2030 (DAKN 20230) bagi pemerkasaan pekebun kecil, KPK akan terus komited bagi menjamin kelangsungan hidup golongan ini yang merupakan tunjang kejayaan kepada kemajuan sektor komoditi negara menerusi pelbagai inisiatif seperti agihan bantuan dari masa ke semasa. 

KEMENTERIAN PERLADANGAN DAN KOMODITI 

10 JUN 2023