Building Understanding Through Direct Engagement: International Delegations Experience Sustainable Malaysian Palm Oil
Unrelentingly committed to showcasing the world's leading sustainable palm oil practices, MPOC organised several visits for international stakeholders to highlight the positive aspects of Malaysian palm oil production.
In November, MPOC organised two familiarisation visits for international stakeholders, providing them with a closer look at Malaysia’s palm oil sector. Delegations from the European Union, the United Kingdom, Egypt, and Türkiye participated to learn about sustainable plantation practices, research activities, community livelihoods, and conservation work related to Malaysia's palm oil production.
The visits were designed to provide participants with direct exposure to on-the-ground realities and to facilitate informed discussions on sustainability, certification, trade opportunities and challenges, as well as the broader context in which sustainable Malaysian palm oil is produced and used. Each group followed its own agenda, guided by the issues most relevant to their respective roles in business, policy-making and media reporting.
Together, these familiarisation visits contributed to more informed international conversations on Malaysian palm oil by combining direct observation with sector briefings and open dialogue. By providing delegates with the opportunity to visit plantations, research facilities, and conservation areas, and to meet with experts from across the supply chain, MPOC continues to support engagement with stakeholders who play essential roles in business, regulation, and public communication.
