Malaysia to take legal action against EU over palm oil campaign

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will file legal action against the European Union over alleged discriminatory anti-palm oil campaign through a dispute settlement mechanism under the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Its minister Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said the legal action, in collaboration with the Attorney-General's Chamber, was based on principle and justification, as well as in line with the trade practices underlined by the WTO.