The oil palm industry is a pillar of the Malaysian economy and plays a pivotal role in feeding and fuelling a growing global population.

As the most versatile and productive oil crop, the oil palm has responded well to investments in research and technical promotion. Growth in the upstream sector has a cascading impact along the entire value chain, and MPOB as the custodian of the Malaysian oil palm industry continually places importance on R&D and services along the whole value spectrum.