BERLIN, March 14 ― Malaysia, the world’s second-biggest palm oil producer, has urged Germany to adopt a more inclusive and fair approach regarding palm oil exports to Europe.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed Malaysia's concern that European Union (EU) policies on climate change, including its Deforestation Regulation, may serve as a form of non-tariff trade measure.

The concern was raised during Anwar's meeting with Germany's Vice-Chancellor and Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck. The meeting took place at the Berlin Station here before Anwar delivered his keynote address at the annual SME Future Day 2024 (Mittelstand).