Despite curbs on imports of palm oil, Malaysia PM Mahathir unmoved

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday said though he was concerned about India’s new curbs on imports of palm oil after a diplomatic row, he would speak out against “wrong things” even if it costs his country financially.

Indian palm oil importers have effectively stopped all purchases from top supplier Malaysia after the government privately asked them to boycott its product after Mahathir criticised the Citizenship Amendment Act. He had been also critical of India over the Kashmir issue.

As Malaysian palm refiners stare at a massive loss of business, Mahathir said his government would find a solution. Indian refiners and