Monitoring the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme
Updates July 06,2020
- KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — As of June 30, some 3,040 oil palm estates or 96.04 per cent of the total, comprising 4.06 million hectares, have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, up from the 1,753 estates (71.1 per cent) comprising 2.97 million hectares on December 31, 2019. MalayMail
- KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 - Owners of estates and oil palm factories who have not yet begun the mandatory process of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification can be compounded and followed by a suspended or revoked license action beginning Jan 1, 2021. Bernama
- KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 — As of June 30, some 3,040 oil palm estates or 96.04 per cent of the total, comprising 4.06 million hectares, have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, up from the 1,753 estates (71.1 per cent) comprising 2.97 million hectares on December 31, 2019. MalayMail
- KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 - Owners of estates and oil palm factories who have not yet begun the mandatory process of Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification can be compounded and followed by a suspended or revoked license action beginning Jan 1, 2021. Bernama
Update March 26, 2020. Malaysian palm oil industry adds blockchain technology.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has teamed up with BloomBloc to implement blockchain technology to the country’s palm oil industry reinforcing its commitment to accountability and traceability. FoodBev
Update March 05, 2020. PETALING JAYA: All of FGV Holdings Bhd’s eight mills and 173 estates are now 100% certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, the group said in a statement today. TheSunDaily
Update February 25, 2020. TAWAU: Operators of oil palm estates which are above 40 hectares are required to have the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification effective this year.Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) would be withdrawing the licence of operators who failed to comply with the matter. BorneoToday
Update January 25, 2020. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — For decades, Malaysia has been facing an uphill task in convincing palm oil critics of the sustainability and trustworthiness of its palm oil — as the West continues to bombard the edible oil with discriminative labelling and protests. Working towards this goal, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is banking on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme, in an attempt to certify plantations owned by smallholders, struggling to adhere to international standards. MalayMail
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has teamed up with BloomBloc to implement blockchain technology to the country’s palm oil industry reinforcing its commitment to accountability and traceability. FoodBev
Update March 05, 2020. PETALING JAYA: All of FGV Holdings Bhd’s eight mills and 173 estates are now 100% certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, the group said in a statement today. TheSunDaily
Update February 25, 2020. TAWAU: Operators of oil palm estates which are above 40 hectares are required to have the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification effective this year.Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok Suh Sim said the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) would be withdrawing the licence of operators who failed to comply with the matter. BorneoToday
Update January 25, 2020. KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 25 — For decades, Malaysia has been facing an uphill task in convincing palm oil critics of the sustainability and trustworthiness of its palm oil — as the West continues to bombard the edible oil with discriminative labelling and protests. Working towards this goal, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is banking on the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Certification Scheme, in an attempt to certify plantations owned by smallholders, struggling to adhere to international standards. MalayMail
Update January 04, 2020. BEAUFORT: About 3.64 million hectares or 62.3% of the 5.85 million hectares of oil palm plantations in the country have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as of Dec 31, 2019.
TheSunDaily
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Update January 03, 2020. KUALA LUMPUR: Felcra Bhd says it has achieved 100% certification under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification scheme for 162 areas under its administration as of Dec 31, 2019. TheSunDaily
Update December 23, 2019. Sabah, Malaysia. Tawau oil palm co-ops running out of time to get MSPO certification
TAWAU: Cooperatives (co-ops) involved in oil palm cultivation here have been urged to strive for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification before the year-end deadline. TheSunDaily
TAWAU: Cooperatives (co-ops) involved in oil palm cultivation here have been urged to strive for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification before the year-end deadline. TheSunDaily
Update December 15, 2019. The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme published updated data on the progress of its certification today. The data shows failure for the scheme to achieve a ministerial demand for full certification by 2020. The progress has been remarkable nevertheless. Updated information can be accessed on MSPOTrace.
Update August 01, 2019. The Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme has opened the first review of its standards for sustainability for public comment. The comment period will run from Aug 01, 2019 to September 30, 2019. Add your opinion by visiting the review pages at mpocc.org
The world's second largest producer of palm oil, Malaysia, is working towards certifying all Malaysian palm oil operations as sustainable under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme. The key difference between the MSPO and the RSPO is that the MSPO is legally mandated whereas the RSPO is voluntary.
With an estimated 5.8 million hectares of palm oil plantations distributed between Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak, the MSPO target for complete certification is 2020. The Malaysian government has allocated funds to assist small and medium sized growers to attain certification but it remains a herculean task.
CSPO Watch will be monitoring the progress of Malaysia's effort towards certifying its palm oil. Key developments towards its goal of 100% CSPO by 2020 shown below by date. More information on MSPO progress can be accessed through the certification body, the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC)
The world's second largest producer of palm oil, Malaysia, is working towards certifying all Malaysian palm oil operations as sustainable under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme. The key difference between the MSPO and the RSPO is that the MSPO is legally mandated whereas the RSPO is voluntary.
With an estimated 5.8 million hectares of palm oil plantations distributed between Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak, the MSPO target for complete certification is 2020. The Malaysian government has allocated funds to assist small and medium sized growers to attain certification but it remains a herculean task.
CSPO Watch will be monitoring the progress of Malaysia's effort towards certifying its palm oil. Key developments towards its goal of 100% CSPO by 2020 shown below by date. More information on MSPO progress can be accessed through the certification body, the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC)
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 18): The Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) today launched its Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) Trace system, a continuous certification monitoring platform throughout the palm oil value chain from grower to customer. TheEdgeMarkets
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - The Malaysian palm oil industry is facing “significant challenges” in complying with a national green certification standard by next year, with over a third of plantations yet to meet the sustainability standards, officials said on Monday. Reuters
The Minister of Primary Industries, Teresa Kok flew to JB early yesterday morning to launch the first export shipment of MSPO (Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil) certified palm oil to Japan at Mewaholeo Industries refinery in Pasir Gudang, Johor.
At the press conference, the CEO of Mewaholeo, Michelle Cheo said her company managed to sell MSPO-certified palm oil to Japan at a premium. The company is also paying premium to palm oil mills for MSPO-certified palm oil. MalaysiaKini
At the press conference, the CEO of Mewaholeo, Michelle Cheo said her company managed to sell MSPO-certified palm oil to Japan at a premium. The company is also paying premium to palm oil mills for MSPO-certified palm oil. MalaysiaKini
PUTRAJAYA (Sept 23): Malaysia has adopted several key policies to ensure sustainable oil palm cultivation, including capping the total of oil palm cultivated area to 6.5 million hectares, said Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok.
The policies also included stopping the planting of oil palm in peatland areas and strengthening regulations concerning existing oil palm cultivation on peatland, she said. TheEdgeMarkets
The policies also included stopping the planting of oil palm in peatland areas and strengthening regulations concerning existing oil palm cultivation on peatland, she said. TheEdgeMarkets
KUDAT, Aug 10 — Only 42 per cent of the 5.85 million hectares under oil palm in the country have achieved the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification until June 30.
Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said this is still far from achieving the target of 100 per cent compliance as the year-end deadline of the MPSO incentive applications is approaching. MalayMail
Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said this is still far from achieving the target of 100 per cent compliance as the year-end deadline of the MPSO incentive applications is approaching. MalayMail
Palm utilization for more sustainable biodiesel – MPOCC
Palm oil consumption as part of a biodiesel mix is sustainable compared to other components such as petroleum, said Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Sanath Kumanan.
"The use of palm oil reduces emissions of greenhouse gases and benefits more than other uses such as petroleum.
Palm oil consumption as part of a biodiesel mix is sustainable compared to other components such as petroleum, said Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Sanath Kumanan.
"The use of palm oil reduces emissions of greenhouse gases and benefits more than other uses such as petroleum.
MPOCC and Wilmar to help over 260 mill suppliers attain MSPO certification
Malaysia/Singapore, 5 March 2018 – Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) are joining hands to assist all of Wilmar’s suppliers in Malaysia to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification by the end of 2019
Malaysia/Singapore, 5 March 2018 – Wilmar International Limited (Wilmar) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) are joining hands to assist all of Wilmar’s suppliers in Malaysia to obtain the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification by the end of 2019
KLK achieves 100% MSPO certifications for its operations
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) today said all of its upstream operations in Malaysia ie. supplying estates and palm oil mills have been certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards as at end of December 2017.
KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 19): Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) today said all of its upstream operations in Malaysia ie. supplying estates and palm oil mills have been certified under the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards as at end of December 2017.
Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) to be Made Mandatory by 2019
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has recently announced that Malaysia’s certification scheme for sustainable palm oil will now be made mandatory. The scheme, known as the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) was first launched in 2015
The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has recently announced that Malaysia’s certification scheme for sustainable palm oil will now be made mandatory. The scheme, known as the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) was first launched in 2015