Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar (R&O) 2027
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Palm Oil Economic Review and Outlook Seminar (R&O) is an annual event organised by MPOB with the main objective of disseminating information on the performance of the Malaysian oil palm industry and forecasting its performance for the current year. The seminar will also focus on Government initiatives to help the industry continuously maintain its competitiveness and sustainability while providing a platform for stakeholders to discuss and exchange views on further strengthening the role of palm oil in the global oils and fats market.
The R&O Seminar will be held over two days, from 12 to 13 January 2027, and will feature two focused events:
Programme Highlights
Who Should Attend?
Registration Fee
Early Bird
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Standard
1 October 2026 - 10 January 2027
Group Registration
1 October 2026 - 13 January 2027
(4 person and above)
Walk In
12 January 2027 - 13 January 2027
Student
1 July 2026 - 13 January 2027
Early Bird
1 July 2026 - 30 September 2026
Standard
1 October 2026 - 10 January 2027
Tentative Programme
Tuesday
12 January 2027| TIME | MIE PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 9.00 am | Registration and Welcome Coffee |
| 9.45 am | Moderator 1: Mr. Johari Minal, MPOB |
| 10.00 am | From Waste to Resource: Navigating Regulatory and Practical Challenges in UCO and Waste Oil CollectionMs. Amila Kamarudin, Gamalux Sdn. Bhd. |
| 10.30 am | Supply and Demand of SAF and Advanced Biofuel in MalaysiaTBA |
| 11.00 am | Q&A Session |
| 11.30 am | Arrival ofYB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini AhmadMinister of Plantation and Commodities |
| 11.40 am |
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| 11.50 am | Welcome Address byYBhg. Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman BashaChairman of MPOB |
| 12.00 pm | Opening Speech byYB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini AhmadMinister of Plantation and Commodities |
| 12.30 pm | Lunch Break & Tour of Exhibition |
| 2.00 pm | Moderator 2: Dr. Mohd Hefni Rusli, MPOB |
| 2.10 pm | Opportunities and Challenges in Using UCO and TGPO in the Production of BiodieselMr. Kamalrudin Mohammed Salleh, MPOB |
| 2.30 pm | The Future of Biofuels in Malaysia: Opportunities Under the B30 ProgrammeMs. Noraida Omar, MPOB |
| 2.50 pm | Energy Markets, Biodiesel Mandates and Domestic Demand: Can Biofuel Cushion Global Market Volatility?Ms. Rafizah Mazlan, MPOB |
| 3.10 pm | Tour of Exhibition & Refreshment |
| 4.00 pm | Technical Feasibility and Reality of Higher Blending Mandate ImplementationDr.Harrison Lau Lik Nang, MPOB |
| 4.20 pm | Sustaining Malaysian Biodiesel Mandate: Policy Clarity, Mechanism and Future DirectionIr. Ts. Dr. Sang Yew Ngin, KPK |
| 4.40 pm | Q&A Session |
| 5.00 pm | End of Interaction Session |
Wednesday
13 January 2027| TIME | SEMINAR PROGRAMME |
|---|---|
| 8.00 am | Registration |
| Chair Session 1: Datuk Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha, Chairman MPOB | |
| 9.00 am | LP The Malaysian Palm Oil Industry Performance 2026 and Prospects for 2027YBhg. Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd, MPOB |
| 9.45 am | P1 National Traceability Systems: A Strategic Tool for Achieving EUDR ComplianceHjh Nor Hayati Muhammad, MPOB |
| 10.15 am | Tour of exhibition & Refreshments |
| 11.15 am | P2 Strategic Role of FFB Dealers, MSPO Compliance and Traceability in the Palm Oil Supply ChainMr. Mohd Hasbullah Sulaiman, MSPO |
| 11.45 pm | P3 Strengthening Agriculture Input Supply for Sustainable Palm Oil Productivity amidst Geopolitical CrisisMr. Mohd Zawawi Mansor, Phosphate Resources (M) Sdn. Bhd. |
| 12.15 pm | Q&A Session 1 |
| 12.30 pm | Giving Token of Appreciation to sponsorship |
| 12.45 pm | Lunch Break & Tour of Exhibition |
| Chair Session 2: Ms. Izzana Salleh, CPOPC | |
| 2.30 pm | P4 Super El-Nino in 2026 and Its Implications for Long-Term Palm Oil ProductionMr. Ivy Ng Lee Fang, CIMB Securities |
| 3.00 pm | P5 The Role of Middle East Conflicts in Reshaping the Future of Global TradeMr. Lee Heng Guie, SERC Sdn. Bhd. |
| 3.30 pm | Tour of Exhibition & Refreshment |
| 4.00 pm | P6 The Interplay of Brent Crude Oil, Vegetable Oils and Geopolitics in Shaping Palm Oil PricesDr. Julian McGill, Glenauk Economics |
| 4.30 pm | P7 Palm Oil Production Outlook: Trends, Constraints and Future Supply PotentialDr. Sathio Vayoo, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics |
| 5.00 pm | Q&A Session 2 |
| 5.15 pm | End of Seminar |
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Gold Package
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- The company/organisation’s name and logo will appear in the opening ceremony montage.
- The company/organisation is entitled to get free registration fee for one (1) participant.
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