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Apr 13, 2013

Malaysian Palm Oil Board: Organization

Organization

The members of the Board are appointed by the Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities. It comprises of a Chairman, representatives from three ministries; Finance, Plantation Industries and Commodities, and International Trade and Industry; and also representatives from Federal Land Development Authority, National Association of Smallholders, Malaysian Estate Owners Association, Malaysian Palm Oil Association, Malaysian Edible Oil Manufacturers’ Association, Palm Oil Millers’ Association of Malaysia, Palm Oil Refiners’ Association of Malaysia, Malaysian Oleochemical Manufacturers Group, Sarawak State Government, Sabah State Government, East Malaysia Planters’ Association and the Director-General of MPOB.

The board is served by several committees in the areas of Research (Program Advisory), Finance & Development, Tenders, Establishment, Registration & Licensing and Audit.
The administration and management of MPOB is the responsibility of the Director-General, supported by a Deputy Director-General (Research & Development) and a Deputy Director-General (Services).

MPOB’s activities are divided into eight divisions headed by Directors. The divisions are Biological Research, Engineering & Processing Research, Advanced Oleochemical Technology, Product Development Research & Advisory Services, Economics & Industry Development, Finance, Management & Development, Information Technology & Corporate Services and Licensing & Enforcement.

Organizational Structure of MPOB