UK delegation learns about sustainable practices in Malaysian palm oil sector

The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) hosted a delegation from the United Kingdom, to showcase the industry’s sustainable practices and socio-economic contributions. Aimed at promoting the use of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards, the council teamed up with Kuala Lumpur-based social enterprise Wild Asia to organise visits to three smallholder plantations and Genting TrusHidup Oil Mill in Sandakan, Sabah. To display Malaysia’s commitment to wildlife conservation, the delegation was taken to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in Sandakan and Borneo Elephant Sanctuary in Kinabatangan. Additionally, the visitors also toured SD Guthrie’s Palm Oil Experience Centre (POEC) in Carey Island and smallholder Felda plantations in Sungai Tengi Selatan, Kuala Kubu Baru. The tour of these two Selangor locations aimed to give the visitors a view of both large-scale and smallholder palm oil operations. The tour ended with a dialogue session organised by MPOC on the final day. ...