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The inaugural Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series (MPOSS) 2026, themed “From Plantation to Plate: Palm Bioactives in Health Innovation,” will be held on 8 October 2026 at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur, in conjunction with the Malaysian Palm Oil Forum (MPOF) 2026 on 7 October 2026. Complementing the Forum, MPOSS provides a dedicated scientific platform to advance discussions on palm bioactives and their contributions to nutrition, health, sustainability, and industry innovation.

Focusing on palm derived bioactives, particularly tocotrienols, MPOSS 2026 offers an evidence-based exploration of their scientific foundation, clinical evidence, commercial potential, and emerging applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and health focused product innovation. MPOSS 2026 fosters knowledge exchange on the role of these bioactives in advancing health innovation, creating value, and meeting the evolving demands of global wellness markets.

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Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series

Malaysian Palm Oil Scientific Series
Tentative Programme

08:30 - 09:30

Registration & Morning Refreshments

09:30 - 09:45

Opening & Welcome Remarks
Ms Belvinder Sron
Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

09:45 - 10:15

KEYNOTE PAPER
From Commodity to Wellness Ingredient: How Palm Oil Drives Growth in the Global Health and Nutrition Market
Mr Nikhil Vallabhan
Director of Chemicals, Materials, and Food Practice, Frost & Sullivan

10:15 - 10:45

Positioning Palm Tocotrienols for Market Success: Consumer Trends, Branding, and Commercial Strategies
Mr WH Leong
Consultant, Prajna Management Pvt Ltd

10:45 - 11:00

Break

11:00 - 11:30

Beyond Fatty Acid Profiles: A Health-Relevant Framework for Classifying Dietary Lipids
Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect of IUFOST

11:30 - 12:00

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Ensuring Compliance for Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Foods
Dr Tee E Siong
Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University

12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

13:00 - 13:30

Translating Science into Market-Ready Products: Formulation, Stability & Delivery Strategies
Speaker: TBC

13:30 - 14:00

Tocotrienols Neuroprotection, from Bench to Consumer Evidence
Dr Yap Wei Ney
Head of Biological Research, Davos Life Science Pte Ltd

14:00 - 14:30

Precision Nutrition and Healthy Ageing: Where Do Palm Tocotrienols Fit?
Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang
Chung Shan Medical University

14:30 - 15:30

FORUM DISCUSSION
Charting the Future of Palm Tocotrienols in Functional Nutrition

Moderator
Ms Micole Goh
IPSOS

Panellists

Prof Dr Pavinee Chinachoti
President-Elect of IUFOST

Dr Tee E Siong
Immediate Past President NSM, Adjunct Professor, IMU University

Prof Dr Chin-Kun Wang
Chung Shan Medical University

15:30 onwards

Tea / End of Programme

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DateVenue8 October 2026Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

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