SINGAPORE (April 17): Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister is planning to “evaluate” palm oil exports to Europe, reported Antara news agency.

The move follows the recent release of a report on palm oil and the deforestation of rainforests at the European Parliament.

The report alleged that the Indonesian palm oil industry has caused problems such as deforestation, corruption, exploitation of children, and abolition of rights of traditional communities.

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