Malaysia, Indonesia 'should work together against EU curb on palm oil'

Bogor (West Java)

MALAYSIAN Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad hopes that the strong ties between his country and Indonesia will continue with the two South-east Asian nations working towards further bilateral cooperation.

"I hope the friendship between us can be improved and maintained, because there are mutual benefits if Indonesia and Malaysia work together in all areas, including politics, economy and bilateral relations," he said on Friday in Bogor, West Java.

He added that both countries face similar problems, such as the EU plan to phase out the use of palm oil in transport fuels from 2030, a move that will hit major palm oil pr…