This pocket talk highlights the latest innovations and real-world applications of Malaysia’s key sustainable resources: palm oil, timber, and kenaf. Participants will gain insights into the diverse uses of palm oil in food and non-food sectors, its functional health benefits, and sustainability initiatives through certification schemes. The program also introduces Malaysia’s approach to legal and certified timber use, and showcases how kenaf is being utilized in the development of eco-friendly building materials and sustainable construction solutions.

This is a future-focused pocket talk offering practical knowledge and inspiration for those interested in sustainability, innovation, and the global potential of natural resources.

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The program is subject to change without prior notice.

INNOVATION IN MALAYSIAN PALM OIL: EXPANDING POSSIBILITIES IN FOOD, INDUSTRY, AND GLOBAL TRADE

This pocket talk introduces the health benefits and diverse applications of Malaysian palm oil. Rich in pro-vitamin A and vitamin E tocotrienols with strong antioxidant properties, it is increasingly used in health food products. The seminar also explains the sustainable production system certified by MSPO, emphasizing its contribution to environmental conservation. Additionally, examples of sustainable uses beyond food—such as household products, industrial adhesives, and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)—will be presented.

SPEAKER:

MALAYSIAN PALM OIL – FULFILLING GLOBAL NEEDS OF OILS AND FATS & OVERVIEW OF OILS AND FATS INDUSTRY IN JAPAN

Rina Mariati Gustam

Regional Manager, Asia Pacific
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

HEALTH BENEFITS OF PALM CAROTENOIDS AND VITAMIN E TOCOTRIENOLS

Dr Sherlyn Lim Sheau Chin

General Manager
Avantsar Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad)

EXPLORING THE DIVERSE FOOD APPLICATIONS OF MALAYSIAN PALM OIL

Areej Taufik

Senior Executive
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

PALM OIL APPLICATION IN SPECIALTY FATS

Chang Chor Kwan

General Manager
Intercontinental Specialty Fats Sdn. Bhd.

HARNESSING PALM OIL FOR NON-FOOD INNOVATION

Insyirah Mohamad Shah

Research Officer
Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)

OIL PALM BIOMASS POTENTIAL IN GLOBAL WOOD INDUSTRY

Mohd Erman Syazwan Bin Che Fauzi

Manager
Panasonic Procurement Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

FROM MALAYSIA TO JAPAN: BUILDING TRUST THROUGH MSPO-CERTIFIED PALM OIL

Tan Chee Yong

Director of GHG and Biomass
Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil

K-NUFFCRETE - FROM PLANT TO BUILDING

At The Pocket Talk Session, the speaker will share insights on the kenaf usage in various industries especially in construction and involvement of the industry in sustainability.

SPEAKER:

Mohd Azkari Munif Ab Latif

Vertex Central Industries Sdn. Bhd.

LUNCH BREAK

The pocket talk sessions would provide an insight into Malaysia's sustainable and legal use of timbers and timber products from the perspective of certification, policy and industry member's experience.

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