The ban on lab testing for exporting oranges to Malaysia has been lifted, providing a major boost to trade. This was announced by Khawaja Yasir Qayyum, President of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce.
The issue started when Malaysia’s Ministry of Health introduced an advisory in November 2024, requiring orange shipments to be inspected at Malaysian ports, which temporarily disrupted exports.
Khawaja Yasir Qayyum shared that he raised the matter with the Malaysian Ambassador during Malaysia’s Independence Day celebrations. This led to a productive meeting with Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Kamal Khan. As a result, the inspection requirement was removed, making the export process easier.
He also praised Ms. Tahira Javed, the Trade and Investment Counselor at Pakistan’s High Commission in Malaysia, for her significant role in resolving the issue. Her efforts, along with collaboration between all parties, have helped reopen the door for orange exports to Malaysia.