Malaysian palm growers want plantations freed of movement curbs
A general view of a palm oil plantation in Kuala Selangor January 2, 2020. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa
Malaysia’s measures on borders and internal movement announced this week run from tomorrow until March 31, after its infections climbed to the highest in South-east Asia, with only essential services, such as ports and transport, exempted. “Even if we are allowed to export, we will have nothing to export, as stock levels are low,” Nageeb told Reuters.The association has flagged its concerns to the government and appealed to be allowed to operate, adding that plantations are already observing social distancing, among best practices to contain the outbreak, it said.
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