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The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is dedicated to positioning Malaysia as the global leader in certified sustainable palm oil. MPOC prioritises the promotion of Malaysian palm oil as a healthy, sustainable, and ethical choice for consumers worldwide, by actively engaging with stakeholders, while improving market access and acceptance of the MSPO certification.

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Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is dedicated to positioning Malaysia as the global leader in certified sustainable palm oil. MPOC prioritises the promotion of Malaysian palm oil as a healthy, sustainable, and ethical choice for consumers worldwide, by actively engaging with stakeholders, while improving market access and acceptance of the MSPO certification.

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Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is dedicated to positioning Malaysia as the global leader in certified sustainable palm oil. MPOC prioritises the promotion of Malaysian palm oil as a healthy, sustainable, and ethical choice for consumers worldwide, by actively engaging with stakeholders, while improving market access and acceptance of the MSPO certification.

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Pillar 03

Health & Nutrition Advocacy.

Palm oil’s role in nutrition is often seen without the full picture. We help ground the discussion in science through peer-reviewed research, medical partnerships, technical seminars, and an international conference designed for the new phase of nutrition dialogue.

The Work

The science has advanced.
The narrative has not.

With a natural balance of saturated and unsaturated fats, palm oil is cholesterol-free, trans-fat free, and nature’s richest source of tocotrienols.

While peer-reviewed studies show it performs as well as olive oil for heart health, public perception is still catching up.

This pillar closes the gap between science and public understanding. We support credible research. We engage with medical experts. We connect with healthcare professionals. In August 2026, that conversation continues in Mumbai, bringing together voices from science, medical and health to shape a more informed perspective on palm oil and nutrition for the future.

Setting the Record Straight

Three myths we correct every single day

Myth

"Palm oil is bad for your heart because it is saturated fat."

Fact

Palm oil is roughly 50% saturated and 50% unsaturated. It is naturally cholesterol-free and trans-fat free. Recent studies show palm oil matches olive oil on key cardiovascular markers when eaten as part of a balanced diet.

Myth

"Dietary palmitic acid causes cancer."

Fact

Palmitic acid can be found in many common foods, including butter and other types of cooking oil. Even 20-25% of breast milk consists palmitic acid (Carta et al., 2017). Hence, palm oil does not cause cancer.

Myth

"Palm oil has no nutritional value."

Fact

Crude palm oil and red palm oil contain a number of phytonutrients, such as vitamin E, squalene, coenzyme Q10, phytosterols and many others. On top of that, red palm oil is rich in provitamin A (carotenoids), making it a nutrient-dense vegetable oil.

Flagship · August 2026

Palm Conversations International

Bioactive Power of the Palm: Reimagining for a World Facing NCDs

MPOC's new international scientific conference on palm oil and health. The first full-scale MPOC medical and nutrition conference held outside Malaysia since Putrajaya 2023. Hosted in Mumbai, the world's single most important market for the palm oil nutrition conversation.

23-24 August 2026
Dates
Mumbai, India
Location
The Leela
Venue
250 delegates
Capacity
Tocotrienols & NCDs Cardiovascular health Medical community day Public & media day Global scientific panel
Two-day format · Day 1 medical specialists · Day 2 patients, media & public
The Work in Motion

Advocacy in action

From the expert panel and medical partnerships to technical seminars and consumer publications.

Campaign

Global Health & Nutrition Expert Panel

This initiative brings together leading scientists, healthcare professionals, policymakers, nutritionists, and industry stakeholders to address some of the world’s most pressing health and nutrition challenges. Launched in India and MENA, this panel serves as a strategic platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving public health outcomes and promoting sustainable nutrition systems globally.

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Global
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Seminars

18TH ISNFF CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

MPOC is proud to participate in ISNFF 2026 as both an exhibitor and contributor, with General Manager, Scientific Affairs, Ms. Khaw Wei Ping, delivering the keynote address. Our presence is further strengthened by the invaluable insights of two distinguished speakers, Professor Dr. Nyam Kar Lin from UCSI and Dr. Nina Naquiah, from UiTM who will be sharing their expertise at the event.

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Global
TECHNICAL SEMINAR
Publication

Ask The Expert

A friendly FAQ booklet commissioned by MPOC for the curious consumer. Published in 2025, this second edition tackles 35+ top questions about palm oil and health, all backed by the latest scientific studies.

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2nd edition.
2025 Update
Science Focus

OP-ED: CHALLENGING MISINFORMATION AND EMBRACING A HOLISTIC PERSPECTIVE OF PALM OIL

Addressing misconceptions on health and environmental concerns, targeting public perception, nutrition stakeholders, and industry audiences in key markets through an evidence-based discussion on palm oil’s nutritional profile, economic importance, and role in sustainable development.

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Expert Inside
Evidence Based

The science is settled. The narrative is next.

Palm oil has the research on its side. Our effort ensures the public, the press, and the medical community actually hear it.

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