MPOB to hold Sarawak Oil Palm Technology Transfer Programme in Kuching

KUCHING (Oct 9): The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is set to hold the Sarawak Oil Palm Technology Transfer Programme (TOT Sarawak) 2024 on Oct 14 here.

Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Sarawak, the event aims to promote the adoption of innovative technologies among industry players, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak to enhance competitiveness both in local and global markets.

MPOB director general Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said this programme will offer an exclusive opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry players in Sarawak to engage directly with MPOB researchers who invented these innovative technologies.

He said TOT Sarawak is expected to highlight ready-to-commercialise technologies, offering local entrepreneurs and industry players a prime opportunity to explore new ventures in line with the needs of the dynamic oil palm industry development in Sarawak.

“This is a unique opportunity to accelerate the commercialisation of oil palm technologies, driving sustainable development, and advancement of the oil palm industry in Sarawak,” he said in a press release.

TOT Sarawak 2024 is scheduled to be officially opened by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Ahmad added MPOB’s research is focused on three core strategies—enhancing industry revenue, promoting sustainable development, and adding value.

“These strategies are driven by feedback from the industry and analysed at the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting, which meets annually,” he said.

The MPOB TOT Programme held in Selangor in July gathered over 500 participants from various sectors, including MSME entrepreneurs.

Six new technologies were introduced during the event, bringing the total number of technologies developed by MPOB to 720.

Of these, 238 have already been commercialised by industry players and strategic partners, including entrepreneurs who are now innovating in various sectors from oil palm planting materials to downstream palm-based products.