Edible oil processors rekindle push to scrap import duty tax

L-R: Datuk Robert GSI Malaysia,Bidco Chairman Vimal Shah,Dr. Dorcas Mbithe senior lecturer Kenyatta University & Neev Shah KAPA Oil during Malaysia Palm Oil technical seminar 2025 on 2nd April 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard]

Players in the edible oils sector are doubling down on the push to compel the National Treasury to scrap the 10 per cent import duty on crude palm oil.

This is even as Malaysian firms court local processors as they seek a foothold to expand to the rest of the region.

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