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East Malaysia Palm Oil Forum

20 August - 22 August

August 13, 2024

Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are pleased to invite you to the East Malaysia Palm Oil Forum (EMPOF), happening on 20 August 2024 in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and on 22 August 2024 in Kuching, Sarawak.

Jointly organised by MPOC and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, EMPOF aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of strategies, trends, and potential collaborations that drive palm oil trade growth and prosperity in the region.

WHY attend?

Gain valuable insights from educational workshop and paper presentations, including:

  • Understanding the futures market and its benefits for corporate entities and personal trading.
  • Learning risk management and hedging strategies to protect profit margins and manage potential losses.
  • Staying updated on the East Malaysia palm oil industry’s progress and exploring global market opportunities.


WHO from your organisation should attend?

This forum will be beneficial for personnels in various roles, including:

  • Executives and Senior Management: Strategic decision-makers.
  • Risk Managers: Professionals assessing and mitigating commodity price risks.
  • Finance, Traders and Investment Professionals: Those involved in buying and selling of financial instruments and trading.
  • Analysts and Researchers: Experts in market analysis and forecasting.

We look forward to your participation!

Registration is free of charge and on a first-come-first-served basis due to limited seats available. Don’t miss out the opportunity and secure your seat now!

East Malaysia Palm Oil Forum Programme

Time Agenda

8:00 AM

Registration opens

 9:00 AM

Welcome Remarks 

Ms. Belvinder Kaur Sron, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council

Mr. Mohd Saleem Kader Bakas, Director, Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad

9:30 AM

Progress in East Malaysia Palm Industry: Update on Key Sectoral Aspects

20 August 2024:
Mr. Hannas Bin Hakmad, Management Committee  The East Malaysia Planters’ Association (EMPA)

22 August 2024:
Dr. Felix Moh, Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA)

 10:00 AM

Enhancing Profitability by Trading Crude Palm Oil Futures (FCPO): A Practical Workshop

Ms. Choong Ty’ng Ty’ng, Managing Director, Axcelearn Sdn Bhd

 11:00 AM

Safeguard Against Market Volatility and Optimize Your Palm Oil Business Performance

Mr. CY Soh Chuen Yean, Lead Hedging Consultant & Trainer, Axcelearn Sdn Bhd

 11:40 AM

Options on Crude Palm Oil (OCPO), an Alternative Hedging Tool

Mr. Tan Jia Hong, CFA, UOB Kay Hian

12:30 PM

Lunch

 2:00 PM

Exploring Growth Opportunities for Malaysian Palm Oil in the ASEAN Market

Mr. Faisal Iqbal, General Manager of Marketing & Market Development,
Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

 2:25 PM

Malaysia’s Efforts in Meeting the EUDR – Current Challenges, Proposed Solutions and Potential Opportunities

20 August 2024:
Mr. Mohd Hasbollah Suparyono, Head, Industry Planning &
Development, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

22 August 2024:
Mr. Muhammad Haris Abdullah, Head, Certification & Operational
Services, Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

 2:45 PM

Palm Oil Market Outlook: Key Factors Influencing Price Direction Ahead

Dr Sathia Varqa, Senior Analyst, Fastmarkets Palm Oil Analytics

 3:15 PM

Global Oilseed and Soft Oils Outlook: Can Palm Oil Fetch a Price Premium over Soft Oils in 2025?

20 August 2024:
Dr Julian McGill, Managing Director, Glenauk Economics

22 August 2024:
Ms Leow Huey Chuen, Advisor, Glenauk Economics

3:45 PM

Panel Session for Q&A

4:30 PM

Coffee Break + Networking Session [Event Ends]

Notes:

  • Please note that this event complies with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), and all personal data provided will be processed in accordance with its regulations.
  • Organiser reserves the right to cancel or change the time or date of the event and change its venue, content, and speakers at any time at its discretion.

 

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