Introduction

tructure & Organisation MPOA functions to serve and focus on priority issues and concerns of members.  It is governed by a Constitution approved by the Registrar of Societies. Council The Council is the main policy and decision making body. It consists of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and 13 ordinary members. The Council is responsible for

• Control of monies and financial policies
• Election of principle office bearers
• Debates and discussions on policy recommendations
• Evaluation of all decisions in relation to mission and industry-wide strategy

Standing Committees There are 3 Main Committees: Stakeholders’ Affairs (government and plantation owners), Sustainability, Research & Development and Policy Impacts, and Promotion, Market Intelligence & Analytics. Each of these Committees have their own working committees which are organized around key issues. Their main functions are:

• Undertake in-depth studies on specific issues of interest
• Develop policy recommendations to Council
• Respond to requests from members on specific issues

  The Main Committee for Stakeholders’ Affairs (government and plantation owners) is primarily responsible for:  

• Reviewing federal or state laws and regulations
• Preparing and lobbying papers or proposals for presentation to federal and state legislative and regulatory bodies
• Assisting National Economic Council on the economic impacts of foreign workers

The Sustainability, Research & Development Main Committee is primarily responsible for:

• Maintaining close relationship and representing industry views on statutory research body
• Facilitating sharing of technical knowledge and experience among members
• Guiding and supporting industry R&D efforts through active monitoring of innovation spectrum and market watch

    The Promotion, Market Intelligence & Analytics Main Committee is primarily responsible for:

• Maintaining close relationship and representing industry views on MPOPC
• Developing promotional initiatives to enhance marketing and image of Malaysian palm oil and other commodities

  The Secretariat The day-to-day affairs of MPOA are managed by a professional secretariat located at UOA Business Park in Subang, Selangor.  The Secretariat consists of a Chief Executive, 3 Directors/Managers, 5 executives and 3 support staffs. The Secretariat of MPOA serves to execute approved policies by developing clear action plans and time line for resolutions