Programme
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration and Exhibition
9:00 AM – 9:20 AM
Welcome Address
Dr Mohd Hefni Rusli
Acting Deputy Director General (R&D), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)Â
9:20 AM – 9:40 AM
Grand Opening
YB Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup
Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM
Scene-setting Presentation: Oil Palm Carbon Credit Opportunities in Malaysia
YBhg Dato’ Sri Ahmad Shabery Cheek
Chairman, Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA)
10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
Morning Break & Networking
10:20 AM – 11:25 AM
High-Level Forum: Carbon Credit and the Future of Malaysia’s Oil Palm Economy
This high-level government forum will explore the evolving role of Malaysia’s oil palm economy, including its potential as a global commodity, a biomass resource, and a strategic carbon sink. Discussions will examine how carbon policies, sustainability frameworks, and agricultural competitiveness are reshaping the industry to meet global ESG requirements.
Moderator:Â Mr Razuwan Che Rose, Director, Plantations Operation Department, FELDA
Panellists:Â
- Mr Ahmad Farid Mohamed, Undersecretary, Climate Change Division, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
- Dr Mohd Hefni Rusli, Acting Deputy Director General (R&D), Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
- Mr Saiful Adib Abdul Munaff, Acting GCEO, Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)
11:25 AM – 12:30 PM
Plenary Forum: From Plantation to Carbon Market – How Stakeholders can Participate
This session will explore the emerging concept of oil palm carbon credits within the broader agricultural carbon market, including how stakeholders across the value chain can participate and benefit from policies supporting the development of a domestic carbon market.
Moderator: Mr Tan Chee Yong, Director of GHG & Biomass, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)
Panellists:
- Dr Wei-nee Chen, Head of Carbon Market, Bursa Malaysia
- Dr Kanjana Kwanmuang, Deputy Secretary General of the Office of Agricultural Economics, Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC)
- Mr Vinod Kesava, Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Director,Â
Climate Resources Exchange International Pte Ltd (CRX)
Q&A from the audience
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
2.00 PM – 3.05 PM
Fireside Chat: A Conversation on Agricultural Carbon Credit and Leadership
Hosted by FGV, this fireside chat will explore sustainability initiatives and carbon opportunities within the palm oil industry. Panellists will share insights on greenhouse gas reduction, carbon project development, MRV, certification frameworks, and practical experiences.
Host: Mr Izham Mustaffa, Group Director, Plantation Division, FGV Holdings (Invited)
Interviewees:
- Ms Nesa Albeper deRozario, Head of Sustainability & Corporate Strategy, Cenergi SEA Berhad
- Dr Vijaya Subramaniam, Head of Sustainability, Climate Change and Biodiversity, MPOB
- Dr Benchamaporn Pimpa, Associate Professor, Prince of Songkla University
Q&A from the audience.
3.05 PM – 3.15 PM
Sustainability Spotlight
Open for speaking opportunities.
3.15 PM – 3.25 PM
Sustainability Spotlight: Transforming Oil Palm Trunk Waste Into Sustainable Engineered Materials through LC+ Technology
Dr M. Soltani
Technical Director, Weng Meng Greentech
3:30 PM – 4:35 PM
Industry Panel: Sustainability Practices – Unlocking the Palm Bioeconomy
This session will examine how the palm oil industry can create greater value from biomass through downstream applications, sustainable products, and new commercial opportunities. Discussions will cover industry developments, investment potential, and the practical challenges of scaling the palm bioeconomy.
Moderator:
- Dr David Lim Lian Keong, President, The Federation of Palm Oil Millers Association (POMA)
Panellists:
- Dato’ Leong Kin Mun, President, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation (MBIC)
- Ms Rosedalina Ramlan, Executive Director, Services Development, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) (Invited)
- Ts. ChM. Dr Loh Yueh Feng, Senior Researcher of the Fibre and Biocomposite Centre, Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB)
- Mr George Yap, Managing Director, Weng Meng Group of Companies
Q&A from the audience.