The French govt’s palm oil biofuel ban not mainly targeted at palm oil but the use of diesel - Pannier-Runacher
The French government will help Malaysia promote the country’s sustainable palm oil products by providing scientific findings of the products to its people. French Minister of State to the Minister of Economy and Finance, Agnes Pannier-Runacher, said palm oil or other produce that went through credible and sustainable efforts in line with international standards should receive equal support from consumers.
"We believe sustainable approaches to producing palm oil is a positive trend in Malaysia and we support any initiatives to go further. "We need scientific approaches as people are more concerned about the products they consume in terms of its sustainability. They sometimes do get confused with what is sustainable and what is not," she told reporters after visiting the Air Liquide's Smart Innovative Operations Centre in Kuala Lumpur today. Asked on the French government’s decision to ban palm oil biofuel, she said it was not mainly targeted palm oil but the use of diesel. "Currently, we are already limiting the number of cars with diesel, and some authorities are banning diesel cars in our cities," she said. Earlier this year, the French National Assembly passed a bill saying palm oil “is not a biofuel” and would not be eligible for tax breaks as of Jan 1, 2020. Meanwhile, Pannier-Runacher believed Malaysia and France could develop many products in the aeronautics, defence and cars sectors, given that France is a leader in the Industry 4.0 in advanced manufacturing.Pannier-Runacher also invited Malaysian investors to invest in France, mainly in research and development.
Please follow us on Google to support us Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
France sending investigators to determine who attacked Saudi Arabia | The Malaysian InsightFrance sending investigators to determine who attacked Saudi Arabia
Read more »
Sanchez at the helm in Argentina side to face FranceTOKYO (Reuters) - Argentina coach Mario Ledesma has named his strongest possible team for Saturday's World Cup Pool C opener against France, when the Pumas will be looking to snap a nine-match losing streak.
Read more »
Pukki fever reaches France as Macron is gifted Finn's jersey(Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron has become the unlikely owner of a Teemu Pukki jersey, but he did not have to swap shirts with the Finnish striker who has emerged as the Premier League's standout player this season.
Read more »
Pukki fever reaches France as Macron is gifted Finn’s jersey | Malay MailLONDON, Sept 19 — French President Emmanuel Macron has become the unlikely owner of a Teemu Pukki jersey, but he did not have to swap shirts with the Finnish striker who has emerged as the Premier League’s standout player this season. Macron was gifted a jersey bearing the name of Finland’s...
Read more »
France supports Malaysia’s sustainable palm oil, says minister of state | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The French government will help Malaysia promote the country’s sustainable palm oil products by providing scientific findings of the products to its people. French Minister of State to the Minister of Economy and Finance, in charge of innovation, Industry 4.0,...
Read more »