PIPOC 2017 AN 1 INVITATION

he MPOB International A trade exhibition with more than 340 TCongress and Exhibition (PIPOC) is a exhibition booths will also be held throughout biennial event organised by the Malaysian the Congress to provide opportunities for Palm Oil Board (MPOB). PIPOC will once delegates to view and discuss current again be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention technologies, state-of-the art equipments Centre (KLCC) which offers a stimulating and products related to the oils and fats environment for conferences and exhibitions. industry. The exhibition also provides networking opportunities for buyers and PIPOC 2017 is expected to draw more than sellers. 8000 participants and trade visitors comprising mainly CEOs, directors, We value your presence at this Congress researchers, policy makers, plantation to hear what the industry experts and managers, millers, traders, export personnel researchers have to share about the oil palm and all those who are involved directly and industry technology advancements and their indirectly in the palm oil industry, from 50 impact on our businesses and daily lives. countries. It will be one of the world’s largest We would also love to hear your thoughts palm oil technical and trade congregations. and opinions at this not-to-be missed event – PIPOC 2017, from 14-16 November at the PIPOC has five concurrent conferences to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. provide a strategic platform for interaction and in-depth deliberation of the many facets Thank you, and we look forward to your of oil palm and the palm oil industry, on confirmed participation. innovations, latest developments, challenges and the way forward for the industry. Best regards,

The theme for PIPOC 2017, ‘Treasuring the Past, Charting the Future’, is timely with the commemoration of 100 years of commercial planting of oil palm in . The theme reflects an emphasis on the vital aspects of research and development and commercialisation in the effort to chart the way forward for the palm oil industry. The Congress will provide participants with a platform to explore opportunities for further Dr Ahmad Kushairi Din advancements in the technologies related to Director-General, the palm oil industry. Tentative programme

Time Activity Sunday 12 November 2017 8.00 am Golf 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Congress pre- registration 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm Technical tour registration

Monday 13 November 2017 7.00 am Technical Tours 7.30 am – 4.30 pm International Seminar on 100 Years of Technological Advancement in Oil Palm Breeding & Seed Production 8.00 am – 6.00 pm Congress Pre-Registration 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Certified Sustainable Palm Oil Forum 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm Congress Mixer

Tuesday 14 November 2017 8.00 am Congress Registration 9.00 am Arrival of Participants and Guests 9.30 am Arrival of the Honourable Guests 10.00 am Official Opening and Keynote Address 11.00 am Refreshment/ Exhibition/ Posters Viewing 12.30 pm Lunch 2.00 pm Plenary Lectures 5.00 pm Exhibition/ Posters Viewing 5.30 pm Evening Forum 7.30 pm High Tea

Wednesday 15 November 2017 8.30 am- 5.30 pm Concurrent Conferences: • Agriculture, Biotechnology & Sustainability Conference • Chemistry, Processing Technology & Bio-energy Conference • Oleo & Specialty Chemicals Conference • Global Economics & Marketing Conference • Food, Health & Nutrition Conference 8.00 pm Congress Dinner

Thursday 16 November 2017 2 8.30 am- 5.30 pm Concurrent Conferences: • Agriculture, Biotechnology & Sustainability Conference Treasuring • Chemistry, Processing Technology & Bio-energy Conference the Past • Oleo & Specialty Chemicals Conference Charting the Future • Global Economics & Marketing Conference • Food, Health & Nutrition Conference THE CONGRESS PIPOC 2017 The Congress features five concurrent conferences covering upstream, midstream, downstream, economics and marketing.

A keynote address will be delivered by a distinguished speaker. Five plenary lectures by experts in 3 the field of oils and fats will be held in the afternoon of 14 November 2017. The lectures will cover various topics of interest in line with the theme of the Congress.

Objectives: • To discuss strategic R&D findings in all aspects of the oil palm and palm oil industry worldwide; • To adopt recent technological findings that will improve the oil palm/palm oil industry; and • To formulate strategies towards enhanced sustainability, competitiveness, automation and policies on trade, market trends and trade challenges.

THE VENUE

Situated at the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) is the city’s most technologically advanced, purpose-built facility for international, regional and local conventions, trade shows, public exhibitions, entertainment and private functions. Designed as a ‘city within a city’, KLCC offers a stimulating environment where one can work, live, shop, visit and enjoy life. Other components include a 25-ha park, the signature PETRONAS Twin Towers, the Asy’Syakirin Mosque, six-storey Suria KLCC shopping centre, PETROSAINS interactive science discovery centre, Galeri PETRONAS and the Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, home of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra.

THE LANGUAGE English is the official language of the Congress.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

PIPOC 2017 caters for those involved in the oil palm, palm oil and other oils and fats industry including R&D personnel, scientists, planters, millers, traders, processors, manufacturers, economists, policy makers and academicians. The Congress will be especially useful for networking with your peers in the oils and fats industry while exchanging views and sharing new ideas.

CONGRESS ATTIRE

Office attire/smart casual. RELATED INTEREST EXHIBITION

A trade exhibition will be held concurrently during the MPOB International Palm Oil Congress and Exhibition (PIPOC 2017) on 14-16 November 2017. This has become the avenue for making contacts and networking and the best way to promote products, equipment and services to attract new clients and decision-makers worldwide especially in the palm oil/oil palm industry.

Participating at PIPOC 2017 Exhibition will provide wide business opportunities in this highly competitive market by:

• discussing your products with your new and existing clients; • launching new products and services; • gaining new contracts and obtaining new leads; • meeting existing and potentialSOLD working partners; OUT and • much more…

For registration or enquiry, please contact: [email protected] or Tel: +603-8769 4889

GOLF

The game is open to interested participants and their guests. The PIPOC 2017 Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, 12 November 2017 at Amverton Cove Golf & Island Resort, Carey Island, . A fee of RM 400 (USD 150) is applicable. For further enquiries, please contact: Dr Mohd Hefni Rusli [email protected] Tel.+603-8769 4473/ Fax +603-8925 8215 +6 011-1624 3302 Mohd Naim Hamid [email protected] Tel.+603-8769 4515/ Fax +603-8925 9652 +6 019-240 0048 CONGRESS DINNER

An evening not to be missed… Participants are invited to attend the Congress Dinner on 15 November 2017, showcasing a live entertainment featuring the multicultural heritage of Malaysia. Participants may purchase extra tickets at RM 230 (Malaysian) and USD 85 (Non-Malaysian) per person for accompanying spouse and guests.

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future PIPOC 2017 TECHNICAL TOURS

Technical tours to selected establishments will be conducted on Monday, 13 November 2017. 5 Participants may select one of the following options:

FEE Option Tour Malaysian Non Malaysian (RM) (USD) A1 Plantation Sdn Bhd 400 150 (Plantation & Mill) Ladang West, 42960 Pulau Carey, Selangor A2 Felda Sungai Tekam 400 150 (Plantation & Mill) 27000 Jerantut, Pahang A3 Sime Darby Tennamaram Estate 400 150 (Plantation & Mill) Batu 37, Jalan Raja Musa, 45600 , Selangor B Kilang Sawit Felda 400 150 (Biogas Plant) 44010 Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor C Stesen Penyelidikan MPOB Keratong 400 150 (General Kilometre 137, Lebuhraya Segamat-Kuantan, Research 26900 Bandar Tun Razak, Station) Pahang

The registration fee is inclusive of refreshments. For enquiry, please contact: Julia Madzuin Muda [email protected] Tel. +603-8769 4512 Fax +603-8925 2850 Mohd Ramzan Rusli [email protected] Tel. +603-8769 4435 Fax +603-8925 2850

Seats are limited and will be based on first come, first served basis with full payment. FEES

Congress Registration Fee

Congress Registration Fee* RM USD (Malaysian) (Non-Malaysian) Participants Standard 3 100 1 165 Walk-in Participants 3 150 1 185 Poster Presenter (Industry) 1 550 580 Student 930 350 Walk-in Student 980 370

5% discount for group registration of 5 and more persons.

MPOB Licensee Standard 2 800 - Walk-in MPOB Licensee 2 850 -

* Inclusive of 6% GST, book of abstracts, refreshments, lunches and congress dinner.

• Separate charges are applicable for TECHNICAL TOURS, EXTRA CONGRESS DINNER TICKETS and GOLF. • For more information, please contact: [email protected] • You are encouraged to register via MPOB website: www.mpob.gov.my pipoc.mpob.gov.my TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Requests for cancellation must be made in writing. • 100% refund will be made for written cancellation received before 1 August 2017. Refund will be issued after the Congress. • No refund will be given for cancellation received after 1 August 2017. However, replacement is acceptable and please forward the name to MPOB. • The Registration Form serves as the official invoice.

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future PIPOC 2017: PIPOC TENTATIVE PROGRAM 2017

TIME ACTIVITY VENUE 7 Tuesday 14 November 2017 8.00 am - 6.00 pm Congress Registration L3: Banquet Hall 9.00 am Arrival of Participants and Guests L1: Plenary Hall Auditorium 9.30 am Arrival of Honorable Guests L1: Plenary Hall Auditorium 10.00 am Official Opening & Keynote Address L1: Plenary Hall Auditorium 12.30 pm Lunch GL: Exhibition Hall 1 2.00 pm PL1: AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY & L1: Plenary Hall SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE Auditorium Title : A Vision for Transformation of the Oil Palm Industry Speaker : Dr Ahmad Kushairi Din, MPOB Chairperson : Dr Tristan Durand-Gasselin, PalmElit SAS. France 2.30 pm PL2: CHEMISTRY, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY L1: Plenary Hall & BIO-ENERGY CONFERENCE Auditorium Title : Development and Trend in Speaker : Prof Dr Ing Martin Kaltschmitt, Hamburg Univ. of Tech, Germany Chairperson : TBC 3.00 pm PL3: OLEO & SPECIALTY CHEMICALS L1: Plenary Hall CONFERENCE Auditorium Title : Evaluation of Global Chemical Industry from Synthetic to Bio-based Speaker : Dr William Radany, CEO, Verdezyne Inc USA Chairperson : Mr Ramesh Kana, CEO, Emery Oleochemicals, Malaysia 3.30 pm Refreshments/ Exhibition/ Poster Viewing GL: Exhibition Hall 2, 3, 4 & 5 Foyer 1, 2, 4 & 5 4.00 pm PL4: FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH CONFERENCE L1: Plenary Hall Title : Rethinking Saturated Fat Auditorium Speaker : Dr Azman Ismail, Clinician, Malaysia Chairperson : Ms Rosidah Radzian, MPOB, Malaysia 4.30 pm PL5: GLOBAL ECONOMICS & MARKETING L1: Plenary Hall CONFERENCE Auditorium Title : A Century of Economic Sustainability of Oil Palm in the Global Oils and Fats Complex Speaker : Dato’ Carl Bek-Nielsen, Vice Chairman & Chief Executive Director, United Plantations Berhad, Malaysia Chairperson : Mr M R Chandran, IJM Plantations Berhad, Malaysia 5.30 pm Evening Forum L1: Plenary Hall Auditorium EVENING FORUM

Tuesday 14 November 2017

Time Activity Venue 5.30 pm Evening Forum: This year’s theme, “Treasuring The Past, Charting the Future” Plenary Hall focuses on the challenges faced by the oil palm industry as well as Auditorium to acknowledge achievements and to navigate the future through sustainable growth of oil palm industry. This forum provides an avenue for leaders of the industry to reminiscence into the past and to deliberate the future path of the oil palm industry. This platform will help generate new ideas that can be adopted to chart the future growth of our oil palm industry.

Moderator: Mr Joseph Tek Choon Yee IJM Plantations Berhad

100 Years of Oil Palm Saga Dr Ahmad Kushairi Din Malaysian Palm Oil Board

Oil Palm Economic Growth and Sustainability Dato’ Carl-Bek Nielsen United Plantations Berhad

Economic and Market Outlook for the Palm Oil Industry Dr James Fry LMC International Ltd, UK

Palm Oil and Health Dr Azman Ismail Clinician, Malaysia

6.30 pm Discussion 7.30 pm Closing Remarks by the Moderator High Tea

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY PIPOC & SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE 2017

Wednesday 15 November 2017 9

8.30 am Welcoming remarks by Dr Norman Kamarudin Chairman of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Sustainability (ABS) Conference 8.40 - 9.10 am LP1 SESSION 1 – AGRICULTURE Title: A Global Perspective of Agricultural Research Developments and Future Directions for the Oil Palm Speaker: Dato’ Sri Zainal Azwar Zainal Aminuddin, TH Plantations Berhad, Malaysia Chairperson: Dr Norman Kamarudin, MPOB, Malaysia SESSION 1A STRENGTHENING UPSTREAM MANAGEMENT PRACTICES Chairperson: Dr Norman Kamarudin, MPOB, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am A1 Title: Managing Fruit Set Issues – Is the Pollinating Weevil, Elaeidobius kamerunicus to be Blamed? Speaker: Ramle Moslim, MPOB, Malaysia 9.30 - 9.50 am A2 Title: Nutrient Use Efficiency of Oil Palm in Malaysia and Indonesia Speaker: Thomas Oberthur and Christopher Donough, International Plant Nutrition Institute, Southeast Asia

9.50 - 10.10 am A3 Title: Soil Microbe Biodiversity and Soil Quality Speaker: Brajesh Singh, Western Sydney University, Australia 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussion 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 1B ENHANCING CROP BIOSECURITY AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM) Chairperson: Dr Mohamed Mazmira Mohd Masri, MPOB, Malaysia 11.00 - 11.20 am A4 Title: Biosecurity of Insect Pests and Disease in Oil Palm Producing Countries Speaker: Trevor A Jackson, AgResearch, New Zealand 11.20 - 11.40 am A5 Title: Advancement of Technologies in Bud Rot Disease Control in Colombia Speaker: Hernán Mauricio Romero, Cenipalma, Colombia 11.40 - 12.00 pm A6 Title: Phytophthora palmivora, is it a Threat to the SEA Region? Speaker: Shamala Sundram, MPOB, Malaysia 12.00 - 12.20 pm Discussion 12.20 - 2.00 pm Lunch AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY & SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE SESSION 1C SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS FOR PRODUCTIVITY Chairperson: Dr Zulkifli Hashim, MPOB, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.20 pm A7 Title: Drone-enabled Services for Oil Palm Plantations Speaker: Mustaqiim Mohd Abidin, Braintree Technologies Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 2.20 - 2.40 pm A8 Title: Advancement of Geospatial Technology for Oil Palm Precision Agriculture Speaker: Vu Tuong-Thuy, School of Environmental and Geographical Sciences, University of Nottingham, Malaysia 2.40 - 3.00 pm A9 Title: Boosting Productivity through Mechanisation Speaker: Abd Rahim Shuib, MPOB, Malaysia 3.00 - 3.20 pm Discussion 3.20 – 3.50 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing 3.50 - 4.20 pm LP2 SESSION 2 – BIOTECHNOLOGY Title: Impact of Biotechnology on the Sustainable Development of the Oil Palm Industry-from Research to Application Speaker: Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, MPOB, Malaysia Chairperson: Dr Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Sime Darby Berhad, Malaysia SESSION 2A SYNERGISING RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY Chairperson: Dr Harikrishna Kulaveerasingam, Sime Darby Berhad, Malaysia 4.20 - 4.40 pm A10 Title: Mining the Exotic Nigerian Population 12 Speaker: Marhalil Marjuni, MPOB, Malaysia 4.40 - 5.00 pm A11 Title: Realizing Clonal Potential: Current Status Speaker: Ahmad Tarmizi Hashim, MPOB, Malaysia 5.00 - 5.20 pm A12 Title: Genome Editing-CRISPR-Cas9 for Crop Improvement Speaker: Zhao Kaijun, Institute of Crop Science, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China 5.20 – 5.40 pm Discussion

THURSDAY 16 November 2017 SESSION 2B ADVANCING SCIENCE, SHIFTING PARADIGMS Chairperson: Dr Umi Salamah Ramli, MPOB, Malaysia 8.40 - 9.00 am A13 Title: A Century Efforts in Improving Oil Palm Planting Materials Speaker: Tristan Durand-Gasselin, PalmElit SAS, France 9.00 - 9.20 am A14 Title: Ganoderma Tolerant Materials 10 Speaker: TBC, Malaysia 9.20 - 9.40 am A15 Title: Proteomics, Metabolomics and Database Speaker: David Appleton, Sime Darby Plantation, Malaysia Treasuring the Past Charting 9.40 - 10.00 am Discussion the Future 10.00 - 10.30 am LP3 SESSION 3 – SUSTAINABILITY Title: The Way Forward Towards Ensuring Sustainability in Oil Palm Speaker: Joseph Tek Choon Yee, IJM Plantations Berhad, Malaysia Chairperson: Tn Hj Adzmi Hassan, National Association of Smallholders, Malaysia 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 3A ENSURING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES IN OIL PALM MANAGEMENT Chairperson: Tn Hj Adzmi Hassan, National Association of Smallholders, Malaysia PIPOC 2017 11.00 - 11.20 am A16 Title: Role of the Malaysian Unified Classification of Organic Soil (MUCOS) in the MSPO Certification Scheme Speaker: Paramananthan Selliah, Param Agricultural Soil Surveys (M) Sdn 11 Bhd, Malaysia 11.20 - 11.40 am A17 Title: Cultivating Entrepreneurship Among the Gen-Y Smallholders Speaker: Zaki Aman, MPOB, Malaysia 11.40 - 12.00 pm A18 Title: Sustainable Development of Oil Palm Industry in Africa Speaker: Ranveer S Chauhan, Olam International Limited, Singapore 12.00 – 12.20 pm Discussion 12.20 – 12.40 pm Prize giving session for poster presenters

12.40 - 2.00 pm Lunch SESSION 3B GHG ISSUES AND ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY IN OIL PALM Chairperson: Dr Mohd Haniff Harun, MPOB, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.20 pm A19 Title: Comparative Soil CO2 Efflux on Tropical Organic Soil Management Group in Oil Palm Plantation Speaker: Kho Lip Khoon, MPOB, Malaysia 2.20 - 2.40 pm A20 Title: Prospects of Enhancing Ecological Services to Oil Palm in Indonesia Speaker: Jean-Pierre Caliman, PT SMART Research Institute, Indonesia 2.40 - 3.00 pm A21 Title: Insectivorous Bird Richness Reduce Damages by Bagworms in Oil Palm Plantations Speaker: Norhisham Ahmad Razi, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 3.00 - 3.20 pm Discussion 3.20 - 3.50 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing

SESSION 4 AGRICULTURE, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY ENHANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION – THE WAY FORWARD Chairperson: Dr Xaviar Arulandoo, United Plantations Berhad, Malaysia 3.50 - 4.10 pm A22 Title: Technology Adoptions in Management of Ganoderma in Malaysia Speaker: Idris Abu Seman, MPOB, Malaysia 4.10 - 4.30 pm A23 Title: Rapid Screening Technologies to Improve Oil Palm Productivity Speaker: Rajinder Singh, MPOB, Malaysia 4.30 – 4.50 pm A24 Title: Implementation of Technologies to Improve Socio-economics of Oil Palm Smallholders Speaker: Er Ah Choy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 4.50 – 5.10 pm Discussion 5.10 – 5.30 pm Closing Remarks by Dr Norman Kamarudin Chairman of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Sustainability (ABS) Conference THE END CHEMISTRY, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY & BIO-ENERGY CONFERENCE

Wednesday 15 November 2017 8.30 am Welcome Remarks by Dr Astimar Abd Aziz Chairman of Chemistry, Processing Technology and Bio-Energy Conference SESSION 1 MILLING AND PROCESSING Chairperson: TBC, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd, Malaysia 8.40 - 9.10 am LP1 Title: Holistic Approaches in Milling- Industry Experience Speaker: Ahmad Jaril Asis, Sime Darby Research, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am C1 Title: Micrones- A More Efficient Oil Extraction Method Speaker: Robiah Yunus, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 9.30 - 9.50 am C2 Title: Challenges in Processing Fresh Fruit Bunches from Interspecific Hybrid Cultivars (OxG) in Conventional Palm Oils Mills in Colombia Speaker: Jesus Alberto Garcia-Nunez, Cenipalma, Colombia 9.50 - 10.10 am C3 Title: MKIC - Balung POM Live Experience Towards All Weather Environmental-friendly Approach Via Improvised Continous De-sludging Belt Press Speaker: Ceanry Ayub, Malaysia-Kuwaiti Investment Co. Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussions 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 2 SCIENCE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY, ANALYTICAL AND QUALITY Chairperson: TBC, MOSTA 11.00 - 11.30 am LP2 Title: Quality Perspective for Palm Oil Speaker: Goh Swee Hock, Academy of Sciences, Malaysia 11.30 - 11.50 am C4 Title: Ultrafiltration Membrane Pre-treatment towards Stable Quality of Refined Palm Oil Speaker: Noor Hidayu Othman, Sime Darby R&D Centre, Malaysia 11.50 - 12.10 pm C5 Title: Enzymes to Improve OER in Palm Oil Extraction Speaker: Hong Wai Onn, Novozymes Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 12.10 - 12.30 pm C6 Title: The Contributing Factors Towards the Higher FFA Content in Crude Palm Oil Speaker: Abdul Azis Ariffin,Dolphin International Berhad, Malaysia 12 12.30 - 12.50 pm Discussions

Treasuring 12.50 - 2.00 pm Lunch the Past Charting the Future SESSION 3 BIO-ENERGY PIPOC Chairperson: TBC 2017 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP3 Title: Indonesia’s Experience on using Higher Blends (B20) Speaker: TBC, Gaikindo, Indonesia 13 2.30 - 2.50 pm C7 Title: Lipase-mediated and Its Commercialisation Speaker: Dehua Liu, Tsinghua University, China 2.50 - 3.10 pm C8 Title: Catalytic Conversion of Palm Acid Oil for Jet Fuel Speaker: Yanzhe Yu, Changzou Rensheng Bioenergy co. Limited, China 3.10 - 3.30 pm C9 Title: Co-digestion of EFB and POME for Higher Biogas Production Speaker: Elma Offenbacher, BDI-BioEnergy International AG, Austria 3.30 - 3.50 pm Discussions 3.50 - 4.00 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 4 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY I Chairperson: Dr Lim Weng Soon 4.00 - 4.30 pm LP4 Title: ILUC – Implication in Europe/US Speaker: Matthias Finkbeiner, Technische Universitat Berlin, Germany 4.30 - 4.50 pm C10 Title: Carbon Footprint Reduction Practice in Malaysian Oil Palm Industry Speaker: Vijaya Subramaniam, MPOB, Malaysia 4.50 - 5.10 pm C11 Title: Particulate Emission-comparative Assesment of Available Technology Speaker: Arijit Dutta, Enertech Energy Technology Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 5.10 - 5.30 pm Discussions

THURSDAY 16 November 2017 SESSION 5 UTILIZATION Chairperson: Dr Astimar Abdul Aziz, MPOB, Malaysia 8.40 - 9.10 am LP5 Title: Oil Palm Biomass-new Perspective Speaker: Kamaruddin Hassan, MPOB, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am C12 Title: Palm Biomass for High Density Fibre Board Speaker: Zawawi Ibrahim, MPOB, Malaysia 9.30 - 9.50 am C13 Title: New Adhesive for Composite Material Speaker: Yuziah Mohd Yunus, UiTM Pahang, Malaysia 9.50 - 10.10 am C14 Title: Production of Premium PKC Speaker: Rohaya Mohamed Halim, MPOB, Malaysia 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussions 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing CHEMISTRY, PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY & BIO-ENERGY CONFERENCE

SESSION 6 REFINING TECHNOLOGY Chairperson: TBC, Sime Darby, Malaysia 11.00 - 11.30 am LP6 Title: Low Colour Palm Oil Refining Technology Speaker: TBC, Malaysia 11.30 - 11.50 am C15 Title: Red Palm Oil from Palm Fibre Speaker: Harrison Lau, MPOB, Malaysia 11.50 - 12.10 pm C16 Title: Mitigation of 3MCPDE Through Various Process Technologies Speaker: Raffaele Baldini, Alfa Laval 12.10 - 12.30 pm C17 Title: Low Cost Enzyme Solutions for 3MCPD and Glycidyl Ester Reduction in RBD Palm Oil Speaker: Martin Rushworth, Novozymes Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 12.30 - 12.50 pm Discussions 12.50 – 1.00 pm Prize giving session for poster presenters 1.00 - 2.00 pm Lunch SESSION 7 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY II Chairperson: Dr Loh Soh Kheang, MPOB, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP7 Title: Palm Oil Milling and Processing - Challenges in Facing Stringent Government Regulation for Emission Air Speaker: Jamlus Aziz, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd, Malaysia 2.30 - 2.50 pm C18 Title: Update on the Commercial Development of Biocompressed Natural Gas (Bio-CNG) Speaker: Nasrin Abu Bakar, MPOB, Malaysia 2.50 - 3.10 pm C19 Title: AQUAECO Plant for Methane Avoidance via Zero Effluent Discharge Speaker: Andrew Liew, AquaEcotech Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 3.10 - 3.30 pm C20 Title: Application of Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) on Air Pollution Control and Monitoring Equipment in the Palm Oil Mill Boiler Speaker: John de Kock, Excel Air Engineering Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 3.30 - 3.50 pm C21 Title: POMEvap Technology: Methane Avoidance and Towards Zero Liquid Discharge Speaker: Ong Toon Wei, Alfa Laval Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 3.50 - 4.10 pm Discussion 4.10 pm Closing Remarks by Dr Astimar Abd Aziz Chairman of Chemistry, Processing Technology and Bio-Energy Conference THE END

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future OLEO & PIPOC SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 2017 CONFERENCE 15 Wednesday 15 November 2017

8.30 am Welcoming Remarks by Dr Zainab Idris Chairman of Oleo and Specialty Chemicals (OSC) Conference 8.40 - 9.10 am LP1 SESSION 1 Title: MPOB Role in Supporting the Oleochemical Industry to Meet the Challenges of Global Regulation Speaker: Razmah Ghazali, MPOB Malaysia SESSION 1 OLEOCHEMICAL SUSTAINABILITY Chairperson: Prof Julian Eastoe, University of Bristol, United Kingdom 9.10 - 9.30 am OS1 Title: Sustainability in Cosmetics Speaker: Karl Lintner, KAL’IDEES, France 9.30 - 9.50 am OS2 Title: The Use of Palm Oil-based Detergents toward Sustainable Society Speaker: Norio Tobori, Lion Corporation, Japan

9.50 - 10.10 am OS3 Title: Sustainability and Ingredient Integrity Speaker: Christ Sayner, Croda, United Kingdom 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussion 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 2A GREEN CHEMISTRY: THE GAME CHANGER Chairperson: Dr Karl Lintner, KAL’IDEES, France

11.00 - 11.30 am LP2 Title: CO2 Microemulsion for Chemical Synthesis Speaker: Julian Eastoe, University of Bristol, United Kingdom 11.30 - 11.50 am OS4 Title: Glycerol Complex as Ionic Liquid Speaker: Chong Fai Kiat, University Technology Petronas, Malaysia 11.50 - 12.10 pm OS5 Title: Optimisation of Lipased-catalysed Production of Green Bio-solvent Utilising Novozyme 435 in Single Phase System Speaker: Ahmad Mustafa, Oleo Misr, Egypt 12.10 - 12.30 pm Discussion 12.30 - 2.00 pm Lunch OLEO & SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CONFERENCE SESSION 2B GREEN CHEMISTRY: THE GAME CHANGER Chairperson: Dr Karl Lintner, KAL’IDEES, France 2.00 - 2.20 pm OS6 Title: Aminated Catalyst from Natural Fibre for Transesterification Speaker: Mohamed Mahmoud El-Sayed Nasef, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 2.20 - 2.40 pm OS7 Title: Development of Proprietary Catalyst for Methyl Ester Ethoxylates Speaker: Noor Azeerah Abas, MPOB Malaysia 2.40 - 3.00 pm OS8 Title: Commercializing Rhamnolipid BioSurfactants Speaker: Daniel Derr, Logos Technologies USA 3.00 - 3.20 pm Discussion 3.20 - 3.50 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing 3.50 - 4.20 pm LP3 SESSION 3 Title: More Sustainable Cosmetics Through Green Chemistry Speaker: James Clark, University of York, United Kingdom SESSION 3 FORMULATING OLEOCHEMICALS FOR NICHE APPLICATIONS Chairperson: Dr Danial Derr, Logos Technologies USA 4.20 - 4.40 pm OS9 Title: Vitamin E in Nanoemulsion Speaker: Zafarizal Aldrin Azizul Hassan, MPOB, Malaysia 4.40 - 5.00 pm OS10 Title: Effect of Linear and Branched Structure Diols on Properties of Polyester Polyols and Their Thermoplastic Urethanes Speaker: Tuan Noor Maznee Tuan Ismail, MPOB Malaysia 5.00 - 5.20 pm OS11 Title: Development of Auto-catalytic Esterification Processes for Biolubricant Speaker: Zulina Abd Maurad, MPOB Malaysia 5.20 - 5.40 pm Discussion

THURSDAY 16 November 2017 8.40 am LP4 SESSION 4 Title: Oleochemicals Process Engineering & Innovation; Past, Present and Future Speaker: Qua Kiat Seng, Advisor, ASEAN Oleochemical Manufacturers Group SESSION 4A TECHNOLOGY FOR REALIZING A BETTER FUTURE Chairperson: Prof Mohamed Mahmoud El-Sayed Nasef, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am OS12 Title: Development of Enzymatic Technology for Fatty Acid Production Speaker: Umar Iqbal, NIMIR Industrial Chemicals Limited, Pakistan 16 9.30 - 9.50 am OS13 Title: Enzymatic Processing for Methyl Ester Using Multiple Palm Based Feedstocks Speaker: Hans Christian Holm, Novozymes, Denmark Treasuring the Past 9.50 - 10.10 am OS14 Title: Ingenious Construction Materials Utilising Palm-based Charting the Future Oleochemicals Speaker: Khairiah Badri, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussion 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 4B TECHNOLOGY FOR REALIZING A BETTER FUTURE Chairperson: Prof Mohamed Mahmoud El-Sayed Nasef, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia PIPOC 2017 11.00 - 11.20 am OS15 Title: Understanding the Selection, Use, Optimisation and Maintenance of Steel Belt Cooler Machine Speaker: Russel Vonthien, Process System SEA Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 17 11.20 - 11.40 am OS16 Title: Innovation Purification Technique Applied to Oleochemical Speaker: Patrick Farquet, Sulzer Chemtech Pte Ltd, Singapore 11.40 – 12.00 pm OS17 Title: Application of Dividing Wall Column for Improved Oleochemical Fractionation: from Conceptual Design to Pilot Plant Validation Speaker: Mohd Rizza Othman, Universiti Malaysia Pahang 12.00 – 12.20 pm Discussion 12.20 - 12.40 pm Prize giving session for poster presenters

12.40 - 2.00 pm Lunch SESSION 5A POSITIONING OLEOCHEMICAL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET Chairperson: Prof Khairiah Badri, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP5 Title: Trend and Outlook for Malaysian Oleochemical and its Derivatives Market Speaker: Ramesh Kana, CEO, Emery Oleochemicals, Malaysia 2.30 - 2.50 pm OS18 Title: Polygreen’s Natural Polyols for Polyurethane and other Applications Speaker: Wolfgang Rupilius, Consultant, Germany 2.50 - 3.10 pm OS19 Title: The Surfactants and Oleochemicals Market in India Speaker: Shekhar Lovekar, Indian Surfactant Group ( ISG) India 3.10 - 3.30 pm Discussion 3.30 - 4.00 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing

SESSION 5B POSITIONING OLEOCHEMICAL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET Chairperson: Prof Khairiah Badri, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 4.00 - 4.20 pm OS20 Title: Oleochemical in the Global Market Speaker: Caroline Midgley, LMC International, United Kingdom 4.20 - 4.40 pm OS21 Title: Developments and Challanges of Oleochemicals in Turkish Market Speaker: Ahmet Özemre, Beralconsultancy, Turkey 4.40 - 5.00 pm OS22 Title: Asia’s Palm Oil Market Outlook and Trends Speaker: Suresh Gunaratnam, Wilmar, Singapore 5.00 - 5.20 pm Discussion 5.20 - 5.40 pm Closing Remarks by Dr Zainab Idris Chairman of Oleo and Specialty Chemical (OSC) Conference THE END FOOD, NUTRITION & HEALTH CONFERENCE

Wednesday 15 November 2017

8.30 - 8.40 am Welcome Remarks by Ms Rosidah Radzian Chairman of the Food, Nutrition & Health Conference SESSION 1 DEVELOPMENT IN LIPID INNOVATION Chairman: Prof Dr Tan Chin Ping, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 8.40 - 9.10 am LP1 Title: Microstructural Design of Innovative Palm-based Dispersions Speaker: Ir Koen Dewettinck, University of Gent, Belgium 9.10 - 9.30 am F1 Title: Human Fat Replacer Speaker: Imro t’ Zand, IOI Loaders Croklaan 9.30 - 9.50 am F2 Title: Structured Palm-based Medium- and Long-Chain Tri-Acylygcerol (MLCT): Synthesis and its Anti-obesity Effects Speaker: Lai Oi Ming, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia 9.50 - 10.10 am F3 Title: Palm oil rheology: Fundamental to application Speaker: Zaliha Omar, MPOB, Malaysia 10.10 - 10.30 am F4 Title: Production of Higher IV Palm Olein Speaker: Muhamad Roddy Ramli, MPOB, Malaysia 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing SESSION 2 LIPID FUNCTIONAL INGREDIENTS Chairman: Ms Zalina Hamid, Sime Darby Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 11.00 - 11.30 am LP2 Title: Product Innovation: Palm Liquid to Palm Solid Speaker: Gilbert van Weelden, Custom Food Group, Malaysia 11.30 - 11.50 am F5 Title: Bake-stable Chocolate Spread Using Palm Oil Based Product Speaker: Robert Basker, Global Specialty International Sdn Bhd, Malaysia) 11.50 - 12.10 pm F6 Title: Oleo Gel Formulation and Application in Food System Speaker: Brad Forrest / DuPont (Australia) 12.10 - 12.30 pm F7 Title: Functional food lipid for animal feed formulation in China Speaker: Mr Yoong Jun Hao, MPOB, China 12.50 - 2.00 pm Lunch

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future SESSION 3 FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY PIPOC Chairman: Ms Noraini Dato’ Mohd Osman, MOH, Malaysia 2017 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP3 Title: Current Food Safety Issue in EU Speaker: Frans Verstaete, European Commission 19 2.30 - 2.50 pm F8 Title: Mitigation of 3-MCPDE and GE Speaker: Wim de Greyt, De Smet, Belgium 2.50 - 3.10 pm F9 Title: Experience of Using Palm Based Oil for Industrial Frying Speaker: Kenneth Pang Hee Lip, MAMEE-Double Decker Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 3.10 - 3.30 pm F10 Title: Management of Recycle Oil in China Speaker: Gu Keren, Henan University of Technology, China

3.30 - 4.00 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing

4.00 - 4.20 pm F11 Title: Identification of Non-targeted Process-developed Compounds in Oils Speaker: Raznim Arni Abd Razak, MPOB, Malaysia 4.20 - 4.40 pm F12 Title: Liquid Chromatography and Tandem Mass Spectrometry: Their Role in the Quality Control of Naturally - Sourced Vitamin E Products in a Regulated Environment Speaker: Howard Hendrickson, University of Arkansas, USA 5.00 pm End of Day 2

THURSDAY 16 November 2017 SESSION 4 LIPID NUTRITION AND HEALTH Chairman: Prof Madya Rokiah Don, International Medical University, Malaysia 8.30 - 9.00 am LP4 Title: The Role of Palm Oil in Malaysian Diet and Healths Speaker: Tee E Siong, Nutrition Society, Malaysia 9.00 - 9.20 am F13 Title: Systematic Reviewer on Palm Oil and Its Implications on Diet- related NCDs Speaker: Sophia Rasheeqa Ismail, IMR, Malaysia 9.20 - 9.40 am F14 Title: Saturated Fats: Epidemiological Study Speaker: Tilakavati Karupaiah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia 9.40 - 10.00 am F15 Title: Review on Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Diseases Speaker: Tom Sanders, King’s College, London, United Kingdom 10.00 - 10.20 am F16 Title: Refined Carbohydrates vs Saturated Fat: Effects on Cardiovascular Risk Profile Speaker: Teng Kim Kiu, MPOB, Malaysia 10.20 - 10.40 am F17 Title: Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease: Implications for Palm Oil Speaker: Mahinda Abeywardena, CSIRO, Australia 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshment FOOD, HEALTH & NUTRITION CONFERENCE

SESSION 5 PHYTONUTRIENTS AND CLINICAL EVIDENCE Chairman: Dr Gee Ping Tou, Palm Nutraceuticals Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 11.00 - 11.30 am LP5 Title: Delta-tocotrienol RCT on Pancreatic Cancer Speaker: Mokenge Malafa, Moffitt Cancer Center, USA 11.30 - 11.50 am F18 Title: Ischemic Stroke (Canine to Human) Speaker: Chandan Sen, Ohio State University, USA 11.50 - 12.10 pm F19 Title: Tocotrienol Rich-fraction on Metastatic Breast Cancer Speaker: Noraishah Mohd Taib, UM Medical Centre, Malaysia 12.10 - 12.30 pm F20 Title: Oil Palm Phenolics Speaker: Smiti Gupta, Wyne State University, USA 12.30 - 12.50 pm F21 Title: Effects of Palm Carotenes on Cystic Fibrosis Speaker: Olaf Summerberg, University Heildeberg, Germany 12.50 - 1.10 pm F22 Title: Radioprotective Effect of Tocotrienols Speaker: Martin Huer-Jensen, University of Arkansas, USA 1.00 - 2.00 pm Lunch SESSION 6 NUTRITION FORUM PALM OIL AND HEALTH Moderator: Ms Rosidah Radzian, Chairperson Food, Health & Nutrition 3.00 - 5.00 pm Panel Discussion:

1. Dr Tee E Siong, Nutrition Society, Malaysia 2. Dr Azman Ismail, Clinician, Malaysia 3. Prof Chandan Sen, Ohio State University, USA 4. Pn Zalma Abdul Razak (MOH, Malaysia) 5. Chef Sherson Lian, Malaysia

(5 mins for each panel member) 5.00 - 5.10 pm Closing Remarks by Ms Rosidah Radzian Chairman of the Food, Nutrition & Health Conference 5.10 pm THE END

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future GLOBAL ECONOMICS & PIPOC MARKETING CONFERENCE 2017

21 Wednesday 15 November 2017

8.30 am Welcoming Remarks by Mr N Balu Chairman of Global Economics and Marketing (GEM) Conference SESSION 1 PALM OIL THE DRIVER OF GLOBAL OILS AND FATS Chairperson: Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Mohd Noor Ismail, Rebut Resources Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

8.40 - 9.10 am LP1 Title: Global Perspective of Palm Oil as the Driver of World Oils & Fats Speaker: N Balu and Fauziah Arshad, MPOB, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am EM1 Title: Cost Competitiveness of Oilseeds Production in Major Producing/ Exporting Countries Speaker: Yelto Zimmer, agri benchmark, Germany 9.30 - 9.50 am EM2 Title: Status and Outlook for Indian Oilseeds & Vegetable Oils Industries Speaker: B V Mehta, The Solvent Extractor’s Association of India, India 10.00 - 10.20 am Discussion 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing 11.00 - 11.20 am EM3 Title: Overview and Outlook for Chinese Vegetable Oils Industry Speaker: Bian Zhen Hu, China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce, China 11.20 - 11.40 am EM4 Title: Indonesian Policies Affecting Global Palm Oil Demand Speaker: Mohammad Fadhil Hasan, Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association, Indonesia 11.40 - 12.00 pm EM5 Title: The Lost Decade and Its Side Effects on Commodities Speaker: Ali Muhammad Lakdawala, ITC Ltd, India 12.00 - 12.20 pm EM6 Title: Lauric Oils Mixed Fortunes Over the Past Century Speaker: Magdi Alimerigo El Sawi, Malaysian Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Italy 12.20 - 12.40 pm Discussion 12.40 - 2.00 pm Lunch GLOBAL ECONOMICS & MARKETING CONFERENCE

SESSION 2 SUSTAINING PALM OIL ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND ENVIRONMENT Chairperson: Dato’ Khairil Anuar Aziz, Felda Global Ventures Holdings Berhad, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP2 Title: Palm Oil Economic Sustenance in An Increasingly Competitive Environment Speaker: Tan Sri Datuk Dr Yusof Basiron, Malaysia 2.30 - 2.50 pm EM7 Title: Addressing Labour Issues in the Oil Palm Plantation Sector Speaker: Azman Ismail, MPOB, Malaysia

2.50 - 3.10 pm EM8 Title: Mechanisation - Opportunities and Challenges Speaker: Thayaparakanthan K Ramachandran, Sime Darby Plantation Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

3.10 - 3.30 pm EM9 Title: Sustaining Palm Oil Economic Competitiveness through Certification Speaker: Harnarinder Singh, Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council, Malaysia 3.30 - 4.00 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing 4.00 - 4.20 pm EM10 Title: Environment and Sustainability: Defining Drivers for Palm Oil Productivity Speaker: Ruslan Abdullah, Malaysian Palm Oil Council, Malaysia 4.20 - 4.40 pm EM11 Title: European Market Trends and Palm Oil Strategic Positioning Speaker: Andreas Feige, ISCC System GmbH, Germany

4.40 - 5.00 pm EM12 Title: Exporting to the USA - Regulatory Requirements Speaker: Mohd Fairus Hidzir, MPOB, USA 5.00 - 5.20 pm Discussion

THURSDAY 16 November 2017 SESSION 3 ECONOMIC CHALLENGES IN SUSTAINING THE FUTURE FOR PALM OIL Chairperson: Mr N Balu, Malaysian Palm Oil Board, Malaysia 8.40 - 9.10 am LP3 Title: Investment Impact on Malaysian Palm Oil Downstream Activities Speaker: Ahmad Khairuddin Abdul Rahim, Malaysian Investment Development Authority, Malaysia 9.10 - 9.30 am EM13 Title: Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Palm Oil Exports Speaker: Muhammad Irwan Ariffin, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia 9.30 - 9.50 am EM14 Title: Palm Oil Marketing and Trade Management for Palm-based Downstream Sector Speaker: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Berhad, Malaysia 9.50 - 10.10 am EM15 Title: Logistics Consolidation and Infrastructure Improvements as the Way Forward for Commodities 22 Speaker: Azman Ahmad, Felda Johore Bulkers Sdn Bhd, Malaysia 10.10 - 10.30 am Discussion Treasuring the Past Charting 10.30 - 11.00 am Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing the Future PIPOC SESSION 3 (Continue) 2017 11.00 - 11.20 am EM16 Title: Insight Into Addressing the Anti-Palm Oil Campaign and Raising Palm Oil Image in Europe Speaker: Olivier Charrier, Ferrero Benelux, Belgium 23 11.20 - 11.40 am EM17 Title: The Gold in Oil Palm Waste: from Waste to Wealth Speaker: Leong Kin Mun, Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation, Malaysia 11.40 - 12.00 pm EM18 Title: Prospects and Challenges of Biodiesel Industry Speaker: U R Unnithan, Malaysian Biodiesel Association, Malaysia 12.00 - 12.20 pm Discussion 12.30 - 2.00 pm Lunch SESSION 4 TRADE AND FUTURE MARKET OUTLOOK FOR PALM OIL Chairperson: Dato’ Sri Zainal Azwar Zainal Aminuddin, TH Plantations Berhad, Malaysia 2.00 - 2.30 pm LP4 Title: World Oils and Fats Supply-Demand Balance for 2017 and the Future Speaker: Oscar Tjakra, Rabobank, Singapore 2.30 - 2.50 pm EM19 Title: Indonesia’s Palm Oil Market Outlook and Future Trends Speaker: Said Achmad Kabiru Rafiie, Teuku Umar University in Meulaboh, West Aceh, Indonesia 2.50 - 3.10 pm EM20 Title: Palm Oil Consumption Trends for the Balkan Countries Speaker: Kamalrudin Mohamed Salleh and N Balu, MPOB, Malaysia 3.10 - 3.30 pm Discussion 3.30 - 4.00 pm Refreshments/Exhibition/Poster Viewing 4.00 - 4.20 pm EM21 Title: Increasing Competitiveness through Branding of Malaysian Palm Oil Speaker: Johari Minal, MPOB, Pakistan 4.20 - 4.40 pm EM22 Title: Palm Oil Future Prospects in the Global Oils and Fats Market Speaker: Ivy Ng, CIMB Investment Bank Bhd, Malaysia 4.40 - 5.00 pm EM23 Title: Palm Oil Prices – Will the Volatility Continue? Speaker: James Fry, LMC International Ltd, United Kingdom 5.00 - 5.20 pm Discussion 5.20 - 5.30 pm Closing Remarks by Mr N Balu Chairman of Global Economics and Marketing (GEM) Conference

5.30 pm THE END GENERAL CONDITIONS

• It is expressly agreed that the members of the Organising Committee, MPOB and their legal representatives, Directors and officers/employees, and their agents shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage of any kind whatsoever suffered directly or indirectly by the person, possessions or property of any Congress participant or other person during or in connection with the events of the programmes or any other activities of the Congress, for any reason whatsoever. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision, any liability, if any, shall be limited to a refund of fees received from the aggrieved person.

• It is agreed that the Organising Committee, MPOB and their agents and officers reserve the right to cancel at anytime any or all of the programmes or other activities if this should appear necessary as a result of events which are beyond their control or which they cannot reasonably be expected to influence or for which they are not responsible; such events shall include but are not limited to force majeure, government or other official regulations, natural disasters, strikes of any kind whatsoever, civil disorders or riots, obstruction or curtailment of transport and/or transmission facilities, insurrection or other crisis, or any other unforeseen occurrence. The decisions regarding the necessity for such cancellations shall be taken by the Organising Committee, MPOB and their agents at their sole discretion and shall be final.

• The Organisers reserve the right to make changes to the programmes without prior notice whether in terms of papers, speakers, chairmen, schedules or any other aspects. ACCOMMODATION

Hotels around the Congress venue offer attractive rates to participants. Participants are to make their reservations directly with hotels of their choice.

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future REGISTRATION FORM PIPOC 2017 14-16 NOVEMBER 2017 • KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE, MALAYSIA PIPOC 2017

Note: Kindly provide the required information about yourself in helping us to serve you better. Please tick (√) at the relevant box. 25

Name: Salutation: Organisation: Industry/sector: Address: City: Postcode: State: Country: Nationality: Designation: I.C./Passport No.: Telephone: Fax: Email: Special Dietary Request (Vegetarian): Yes No Remarks:

I. CONFERENCE MODULE A. 14-16 NOVEMBER 2017 (Please tick one only): Agriculture, Biotechnology & Sustainability Food, Health & Nutrition Global Economics & Marketing Chemistry, Processing Tech. & Bio-Energy Oleo & Specialty Chemicals

II. PARTICIPATION STATUS MPOB Licensee Normal Student MPOB Licensee No.: Student ID:

III. CONGRESS FEE

Congress Registration Fee* RM USD (Malaysian) (Non-Malaysian)

Participants Standard 3 100 1 165 Walk-in participants 3 150 1 185 Poster presenter (Industry) 1 550 580 Student 930 350 Walk-in student 980 370 5% discount for group registration of 5 and more persons MPOB Licensee Standard 2 800 - Walk-in MPOB Licensee 2 850 -

*Inclusive of 6% GST, book of abstracts, refreshments, lunches and congress dinner.

IV. EVENING FORUM (14 November 2017) & CONGRESS DINNER (15 November 2017) I will attend I will not attend Evening Forum (Inclusive of Congress Fee) Congress Dinner (Inclusive of Congress Fee)

V. ADDITIONAL TICKET(s) FOR CONGRESS DINNER Qty: x RM 230/USD 85 Amount: REGISTRATION FORM PIPOC 2017 14-16 NOVEMBER 2017 • KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE, MALAYSIA

TECHNICAL TOURS (13 NOVEMBER 2017) B. Rate: RM400/USD150 each (Held concurrently and exclusive of conference fee) I wish to participate/sponsor the following guest(s):

Option A1: Plantation Sime Darby Plantation Sdn. Bhd., Pulau Carey, Selangor

Name: 1. 2.

Option A2: Plantation Felda Sungai Tekam, Jerantut, Pahang

Name: 1. 2.

Option A3: Plantation Sime Darby Tennamaram Estate, Bestari Jaya, Selangor

Name: 1. 2.

Option B: Biogas Kilang Sawit Felda Sungai Tengi, Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor

Name: 1. 2.

Option C: General Research Station Stesen Penyelidikan MPOB Keratong, Bandar Tun Razak, Pahang

Name: 1. 2.

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future REGISTRATION FORM PIPOC 2017 14-16 NOVEMBER 2017 • KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE, MALAYSIA PIPOC 2017

TECHNICAL TOURS (13 NOVEMBER 2017) PIPOC 2017 GOLF TOURNAMENT Rate: RM400/USD150 each (Held concurrently and exclusive of conference fee) C. (In conjunction with MPOB PIPOC 2017- Registration Closing Date: 1 October 2017) 27

Venue : Amverton Cove Golf & Island Resort, Carey Island, Selangor Date : 12 November 2017 (Sunday) Tee off : 8 am

I wish to participate in the above tournament and my particulars are as follows:

Name: T-shirt: S M L XL XXL Organisation:

Telephone/Handphone: Fax: Email: Membership No: Current Handicap:

I wish to participate/sponsor): Qty: x @RM 400/USD 150 Amount:

Contact persons: Dr. Mohd Hefni Rusli ([email protected]/ +603-8769 4473 ) Mohd. Naim Hamid ([email protected]/ +603- 8769 4515)

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: AMOUNT A (III +IV + V) + AMOUNT B + AMOUNT C

FORM OF PAYMENT • My cheque payable to “MPOB“ for the above total amount due is enclosed (Cheque No.: ) • Payment is made by Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) for the above total amount due.

Beneficiary: MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD • Please charge my card for the above total amount due. Bank Beneficiary: CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad Credit Card Number No. 17, Jalan Jelok 6, Metro Point, 43000 , Selangor, Malaysia SWIFT CODE : CTBBMYKL / Visa MasterCard Expiry Date CIMB Bank current account : 8600471810

* Please send a copy of the bank-in slip for tracing payment * All bank charges must be borne by the participant Name as printed on card Cardholder Signature

Send in your completed registration form with payment to: For Enquiries

Director- General Ruba’ah Masri Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) [email protected]/+ 603-8769 4567 6, Persiaran Institusi, , Norhaliza Kasmuri 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia [email protected]/+603-8769 4570 (Attn: HRD & Conference management Unit) Nurul Aishah Musa Fax: 603-8925 7549/ 8926 1202 [email protected]/+603-8769 4568 Email: [email protected] Fax : +603-8925 7549/8925 1202 Website : www.mpob.gov.my pipoc.mpob.gov.my ADVERTISEMENT REPLY FORM PIPOC 2017 SOUVENIR PROGRAMME 14-16 NOVEMBER 2017 • KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE, MALAYSIA

1. My Company wishes to advertise in: PIPOC 2017 Souvenir Programme

Coloured advertisement in the Souvenir Programme is based on A4 size. Please reserve a space for my advertisement as indicated. [Please (√) appropriate box]:

Inside pages : RM 2 650 /USD 900 Front Cover (Inside)SOLD :OUT RM 9 540 /USD 3 300 Back Cover (Outside)SOLD :OUT RM 10 600 /USD 3 600 Back Cover (Inside)SOLD :OUT RM 8 480 /USD 2 900

2. Advertisement artwork (softcopy) will be sent before 1 October 2017. • My cheque payable to “MPOB“ for the total amount of RM/USD is enclosed (Cheque No. : ) • Payment is made by Telegraphic Transfer (T/T) for the above total amount due.

Benefi ciary: MALAYSIAN PALM OIL BOARD • Please charge my card for the above total amount due. Bank Benefi ciary: CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad Credit Card Number No. 17, Jalan Jelok 6, Metro Point, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia / Visa MasterCard SWIFT CODE : CTBBMYKL Expiry Date CIMB Bank current account : 8600471810

* Please send a copy of the bank-in slip for tracing payment * All bank charges must be borne by the participant Name as printed on card Cardholder Signature (compulsory)

Please send completed form with payment and For Enquiries artwork before 1 October 2017 to: Hamka Mohd Salleh ([email protected]/+ 603-8769 4410) Director-General Siti Nor Hamimah Ibrahim ([email protected]/ Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) +603-8769 4709) Ministry of Plantation Industries & Commodities 6, Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bangi, Website: www.mpob.gov.my 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia. pipoc.mpob.gov.my (Attn: Siti Nor Hamimah Ibrahim) Fax: +603-8920 2601/ 8926 1327

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Treasuring the Past Charting the Future Jointly Organised by: International Seminar on 100 Years of Technological Advancement in Oil Palm Breeding & Seed Production The International Society for Malaysian Palm Oil Board Conference Hall 1, KLCC, Kuala Lumpur • 13 November 2017 Oil Palm Breeders www.mpob.gov.my isopb.mpob.gov.my

INTRODUCTION WHO SHOULD ATTEND REGISTRATION FORM The International Society for Oil Palm The seminar is suitable for breeders, Breeders (ISOPB), and Malaysian Palm seed producers, nursery operators, tissue International Seminar on Oil Board (MPOB) are organising the culturists, biotechnologists, agronomists, 100 Years of Technological Advancement International Seminar on 100 Years of entomologists, plant pathologists, plant in Oil Palm Breeding and Seed Production Technological Advancement in Oil Palm physiologists, policy makers, planters, Breeding and Seed Production on 13 managers, researchers, academia, 13 November 2017 November 2017 in KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, consultants, students and those interested Conference Hall 1 Malaysia. in oil palm breeding and seed production. KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This seminar is organised in conjunction Salutation: Prof/ Dr/ Mr/ Ms/ Others with the International Palm Oil Congress & Exhibition (PIPOC) on 14-16 November 2017. REGISTRATION FEE Fee per participants: ISOPB Annual General Meeting (AGM) ISOPB member - USD 200 (RM 900) (Please circle appropriate salutation. For and Fellowship Award will be held on Non-member - USD 250 (RM 1125) ‘Others’, please indicate) 13 November 2017 at KLCC. The fee covers seminar materials, lunch and OBJECTIVES refreshments. Participants are responsible Name: ______• To review latest technologies applicable for their travel insurance and hotel to oil palm breeding and seed production; accommodation. Designation: ______and • To outline impact of new technologies to Registration form with full payment is to be Organisation: ______oil palm industry. received by the Secretariat by 1 October 2017. Confirmation of registration will be Address: ______issued upon receipt of full payment. CORRESPONDENCE ______For enquiries, please contact: The Secretariat, The International Society for ______Oil Palm Breeders (ISOPB), c/o MPOB, No. 6, MODE OF PAYMENT Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bangi, Payment by cheque or bank draft is to be Phone: ______43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia made payable to ‘The International Society for Oil Palm Breeders’. Fax: ______Technical : Dr N Rajanaidu E-mail : [email protected] Payment via telegraphic transfer: E-mail: [email protected] Name: The International Society Phone : +6012-205 6876 for Oil Palm Breeders Mode of payment Fax : +603-8926 1337 Account number: 8002249024 (please mark “X’ in appropriate box): Swift code: CIBBMYKL Registration : Ms Azleha Dollah Address: CIMB Bank, No. 17, Jln Jelok 6, Cheque / Bank draft number E-mail : [email protected] Metro Point, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Phone : +603-8769 3960 Malaysia. ______Fax : +603-8926 1995 Telegraphic transfer All bank charges are to be borne by the TENTATIVE PROGRAMME participant. 7.30 am Registration payable to ‘The International Society for 8.30 am Welcome Remarks Kindly fax or email a copy of the telegraphic Oil Palm Breeders’, for the amount of 9.00 am Keynote Address transfer slip to: (please mark ‘X’ in appropriate box): 9.30 am Seminar: 100 Years of Technological Advancement Ms Azleha Dollah at: ISOPB member (USD 200) in Oil Palm Breeding & Seed Fax : +603-8926 1995 Production E-mail : [email protected] Non-member (USD 250) Topics covered:

- NMR Application - Database Please submit this form to: - Barcode System Cancellation and Refund Policy - DNA-technology A refund of 50% will be made for written The Secretariat, - Genomic Selection cancellation received by 15 October 2017. The International Society for Oil Palm - Genome Editing. Refund will not be applicable thereafter. Breeders (ISOPB) c/o MPOB, No. 6, 4.30 pm Closing Remarks A substitute participant is allowable at no Persiaran Institusi, Bandar Baru Bangi, 5.30 pm AGM additional cost. 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia 8.00 pm Fellowship Award and Dinner (Attn: Ms Azleha Dollah)