Malaysia Revises Orangutan Adoption Policy for Palm Oil Importers

New plan keeps orangutans in natural habitats, addressing conservationist concerns over deforestation impact.

Malaysia's original plan to send orangutans abroad as gifts faced backlash from conservationists.
The revised policy allows palm oil importers to sponsor orangutans without relocating them.
Funds from the sponsorship will support orangutan conservation programs and forest monitoring.
Malaysia aims to halt deforestation and maintain at least 50% of its land as forested area.
The European Union's ban on deforestation-linked commodities influenced the policy change.