Message from the CEO

Dear Readers,

As we close another important year for the Malaysian palm oil sector, this edition reflects how Malaysia’s story is increasingly understood through evidence, engagement, and shared experience. Throughout 2025, our work across global media, scientific platforms, and international dialogues has helped clarify the realities of sustainable Malaysian palm oil and the people who drive it. Our cover story, Global From the Ground Up, traces how Malaysia has shaped the global conversation by presenting facts, research, and lived experiences through trusted platforms. Features across worldwide channels and family-centred content fortify international understanding of a supply chain built on traceability, credible science, and community resilience. This edition also highlights regenerative practices through the journey of a smallholder, whose integrated cattle and oil palm system demonstrates practical ways in farming. Another article, EUDR Recalibrated, outlines how the European Union reconsidered elements of the EUDR in 2025. Malaysia continues to present data, engage constructively, and strengthen readiness through national coordination.

In the area of nutrition, Spectrum features efforts to translate nutrition science into accessible formats as more market updates, health guidelines and food safety expectations. Equally meaningful, the two familiarisation visits involving the European Union, the United Kingdom, Egyptian and Turkish stakeholders further strengthened mutual understanding through field exposure and open dialogue.

As we move into 2026, our work continues across market growth, diversification, sustainability, nutrition and evidence-based communication. Together, we will continue to reinforce Malaysia’s position as a trusted supplier of sustainable, nutritious, and responsibly produced palm oil.

Belvinder Sron

CEO of MPOC