Previous NextThe US bans against Malaysian palm oil companies, were triggered by petitions filed by non-profit groups and a law firm. The AP interviewed more than 130 current and former workers from two dozen palm oil companies, including Sime Darby, for its investigation. Malaysian-owned Sime Darby, which did not immediately comment, has palm oil plantations covering nearly 1.5 million acres, making it one of Malaysia’s largest producers. “Consumers have a right to know where the palm oil is coming from and the conditions under which that palm oil is produced and what products that particular palm oil is going into,” she said. Under Wednesday’s order, palm oil products or derivatives traceable to Sime Darby will be detained at U.S. ports.

Source: The Standard December 31, 2020 06:11 UTC