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Sabah leads in sustainable palm oil with 97% MSPO certification

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Sabah leads in sustainable palm oil with 97% MSPO certification

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Sabah boasts a 97% MSPO certification rate among oil palm smallholders, covering over 30,000 farmers and 191,000 hectares. Chief Minister Hajiji Noor emphasized the importance of this achievement for maintaining market access amid global sustainability concerns. Sabah aims for 100% sustainable palm oil production by 2030 through the Jurisdictional Approach (Jaspo), aligning with MSPO, RSPO, and EUDR standards. Smallholders, contributing over 27% of Sabah's production, are a key focus. Sabah and Sarawak collectively represent over 55% of Malaysia's palm oil planted area.

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