The news was met with more than a sigh of relief, mainly because Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the US have been consistently growing. This uptick was particularly noticeable over the past two years, resulting from rising demand from the advanced manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. According to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), palm oil products and exports increased by 8.1% to 346,000 tonnes, up from 320,000 tonnes, between January and September this year. But beyond the US supply chain, a growing demand for edible oils and downstream palm-based products also spells good news for Malaysian palm oil and it is a wave Sandra Lee intends to ride.
Sandra Lee’s new journey as a social entrepreneur balances innovation and technology with human kindness and empathy, anchored by the simple yet fundamental wish to make life easier and better for those working in oil palm estates
Last month was particularly momentous for Malaysia as the country hosted a bevy of world leaders in its capacity as chair of Asean. There were many light-hearted moments which showcased Malaysian hospitality and warmth (US President Donald Trump throwing some shapes to the theme song of Hawaii Five-O after disembarking from Air Force One at Kuala Lumpur International Airport comes to mind), but also important ones as well, where key decision-making equated to positive economic impact. One such outcome was the newly concluded Agreement on Reciprocal Trade as the US announced tariff exemptions for several Malaysian products, chief of which was palm oil.
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