Overview

On Tuesday 22nd August 2023, MPOC hosted the 7th PINC in Le Méridien Putrajaya, Malaysia.

Yang Berbahagia Professor The Chair Professor Ir Dr Chong Mei Fong was represented by the POPSIG team consisting:

• Ng Wai Lun, Head of Industrial and Corporate Communications Unit, POPSIG
• Yap Feng Ming, Vice Secretary, POPSIG
• Jocelyn Lim Jean Yi, Vice Treasurer, POPSIG
• Leiu Yu Xuan, Roadshow Coordinator, POPSIG

The delegates of POPSIG Annual Award Ceremony and Research Showcase 2023 & ARPOS Decarbonisation Forum 2023 also participated.

• Darren Lim Ming Qian, Director
• Loi Xuen Ler, Deputy Director
• Patrick Tan Yee Siang, Head of Department (Photography & Publicity)
• Charlene Ho Yan Weng, Executive at Department of Logistics & Catering

Presentations

Plenary papers

The following plenary papers were presented.

• Will palm oil be replaceable by synthetic palmitic acid?
  Speaker: Dr Roger Clemens, University of Southern California, USA
• Global overview of oleochemicals and bioactives
  Speaker: Chris de Lavigne, Deloitte APAC, Singapore

Session 1

Palm oil bioactives and health benefits

• Palm tocotrienols in enhancing immune function for optimal health
  Professor Dr. Ammu K Radhakrishnan, Monash University Malaysia
• The effects of carotenes against oxidative stress induced age-related macular degeneration in human retinal pigment cells
  Associate Professor Dr. Mai Chun Wai, University College Sedaya International (UCSI), Malaysia
• Palm TRF (tocotrienols) - Update on legislation, challenges and market potentials
  WH Leong, Industry Consultant, Australia

Session 2

Potential of palm downstream products in beauty and cosmeceutical industry

• Potential of palm-based oleochemicals in the cosmetic and personal care industry
  Norashikin Ahmad, Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
• Market challenges and opportunities of palm vitamin E tocotrienols in beauty industry
  Marianne Loong, Davos Life Science Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia

Session 3

Forum - Current issues and emerging challenges in palm oil industry

The forum will be moderated by the CEO of MPOC, Ms Belvinder Kaur Sron.

• Palmitic acid and cancer risk
  Dr. Roger Clemens, University of Southern California, USA
• The public health stand on saturates - are perceptions beyond the facts?
  Professor Dr. Tilakavati Karupaiah, Taylor's University, Malaysia
• Process contaminants: are we prepared to deal with stricter regulations?
  Ir. Shyam Lakshmanan, IOI Edible Oils Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia
• Palm mixed carotene - challenges and opportunities
  Bryan See, PhytoGaia Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia

Programme

View the PDF here.

Highlight video

View the video here.

Acknowledgement

POPSIG gratefully acknowledges the support provided by Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) to POPSIG-MPOC Palm Oil Educational Roadshow. POPSIG has collaborated with MPOC on Palm Oil Educational Roadshow since 2019. MPOC is a corporate body with a mission to promote the market expansion of Malaysian palm oil and its product by enhancing the image of palm oil and creating better acceptance through awareness of various technological and economic advantages (techno-economic advantages) and environmental sustainability.