JELI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting the African market as a new destination to expand the country's commodity exports, with Kenya serving as the main gateway under a trade mission planned by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.
Business : Kenya To Be Gateway For Malaysian Commodities Into African Market
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- She said the ministry is also focusing on efforts to increase demand in India and expand the market for high-value downstream products to increase the value and competitiveness of the country's commodities.
- Commenting on the current market developments, Noraini said the crisis in West Asia has not yet affected the country's plantation sector, while feedback from the ministry's delegation that recently returned from India indicated that demand for Malaysian palm oil remains strong.
- Noraini added that efforts to expand export markets and develop high-value downstream products are important to ensure that Malaysian commodities remain competitive on the international stage.
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