17th NATSEM National Seminar 2025 - From Plantation to Preservation: The Role of Oil Palm in Sustainable Vegetable Oil Production

0800 - 1430 Registration of Seminar Participants 14 JULY 2025 (MONDAY) 0700 - 0830 0830 - 0840 Welcome Address YBhg Datuk Haji Daud Bin Haji Amatzin, PJN, AISP, FISP Chairman, The Incorporated Society of Planters OPENING CEREMONY 0840 - 0900 Official Opening and Ministerial Address YB Datuk Seri Johari Bin Abdul Ghani (Invited) Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Malaysia 0900 - 1015 Refreshments & Tour of Exhibition KEYNOTE ADDRESS Chairperson: Mr. M R Chandran, FISP The Incorporated Society of Planters 1015 - 1055 KN 1055 - 1125 LP1 1500 - 1800 Registration of Seminar Participants 1600 - 1800 Annual General Meeting (ISP members only) Venue: Daisy Room, Level 5, Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, Johor Bahru, Johor From Plantation to Preservation: The Role of Oil Palm in Sustainable Vegetable Oil Production YB Nik Nazmi Bin Nik Ahmad (Invited) Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability SESSION I - SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY Chairperson: Dato’ Henry Sackville Barlow, FISP Southdene Sdn Bhd How The Industry Can Contribute Towards Malaysia’s Net-zero Dr. Gary William Theseira Climate Governance Malaysia 1125 - 1155 P1 Innovating Sustainable Materials Made from Oil Palm Trunks Mr. Hans Peter Fitch IOI Palm Wood Sdn Bhd 1155 - 1225 P2 Comparison of Sustainable Palm Oil Versus Other Competing Crops Mr. Muhammad Haris Abdullah Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil 1225 - 1400 Lunch & Tour of Exhibition 1400 - 1430 Discussions 1430 - 1500 LP2 1500 - 1530 P3 1700 Refreshments & Tour of Exhibition 1600 - 1630 P5 1630 - 1700 Discussions Seminar Dinner 2025 7.30 p.m. - 10.30 p.m. The Grand Ballroom Guest of Honour (Invited) YB Datuk Seri Johari Bin Abdul Ghani Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Malaysia SESSION II - DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY Chairperson: Dato’ Dr. Mohamad Hashim Ahmad Tajudin, FISP The Incorporated Society of Planters Ensuring Business Continuity through Plantation Turnaround Dr. Ramesh Veloo The Incorporated Society of Planters Sustainability Mr. Rashyid Redza Anwarudin (TBC) SD Guthrie 1530 - 1600 P4 The Need for Innovation in Sustainable Oil Palm Production Dr. David Ross Appleton SD Guthrie How Johor Plantations Group is Moving towards Regenerative Agriculture (TBA) Mr. Faris Adli Shukery Johor Plantations Group Berhad 1730 - 1900 POST SEMINAR TALK (BY INVITATION ONLY) ADVANSIA SDN BHD 1930 - 2230 SEMINAR DINNER 2025 15 JULY 2025 (TUESDAY) 0830 - 0900 LP3 0900 - 0930 P6 0930 - 1030 Refreshments & Tour of Exhibition 1100 - 1130 P8 PANEL DISCUSSION Title: From Plantation to Preservation: The Role of Oil Palm in Sustainable Vegetable Oil Production Moderator: Mr. Ku Kok Peng Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad Panel Members Dato’ Dr. Suzana Idayu Wati Osman (FELDA)(TBC) Dr. Surina Ismail (IOI Group) Puan Nurul Hasanah Ahamed Hassain Malim (FGV Holdings Berhad) Dr. Rajinder Singh Harminder Singh (Malaysian Palm Oil Board) Dr. Norita Ja’afar (Johor Plantations Group Berhad) 1130 - 1200 P9 1200 - 1430 Lunch & Tour of Exhibition 1430 - 1505 Discussions SESSION III - SCALING UP SUSTAINABILITY THROUGH SHARED RESPONSIBILITY Chairperson: Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope Boustead Plantations Berhad Oil Palm Industry Paradigm: Adopt, Adept to Stay Agile Dr. Meilina Ong Abdullah Malaysian Palm Oil Board New Insights for Managing Wildlife Co-existence in Oil Palm Landscapes Dr. Erik Meijaard Borneo Futures 1030 - 1100 P7 Commitment of Retailers and Consumer Goods Dr. Law Chu Chein Solidaridad Asia How MPOC is Moving towards Complying with International Sustainable Matters Ms. Belvinder Kaur Sron Malaysian Palm Oil Council Technology Innovation Mr. Roslin Azmy Hassan Malaysian Palm Oil Association 1705 - 1720 Closing / Vote of Thanks Haji Mohamad Fadzil Hitam Vice-Chairman, The Incorporated Society of Planters / Chairman, Main Organising Task Force of NATSEM2025 1720 Refreshments & Tour of Exhibition 16 JULY 2025 (WEDNESDAY) 0700 - 1700 POST SEMINAR TOURS

The Malaysian Oil Palm Industry is advancing its transformative journey towards sustainability. Despite facing significant internal and global challenges, the oil palm industry has been making significant strides in embracing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles through pioneering initiatives, impactful collaborations and continuous innovation. Malaysia has solidified its position as a leading producer of the vegetable oil, contributing 23% of the world’s palm oil production and 30% of total palm oil exports. This sector is a significant pillar of the Malaysian economy generating RM 105 billion in export earnings in 2023, creating employment opportunities and supporting the livelihoods of countless stakeholders. By prioritising sustainability, the industry is addressing critical issues like deforestation, biodiversity loss and conservation, climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, labour, 3-MCPD (3-monochloropropane diol) and waste management. The Malaysian palm oil industry is committed to be a global leader in producing sustainable palm oil in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) standards. The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) is organizing the 17th National Seminar (NATSEM 2025) scheduled to be held from 14-15 July 2025 at the Berjaya Waterfront Hotel, Johor Bahru, Johor after a very successful National Seminar in 2024. NATSEM 2025 highlights the theme “From Plantation to Preservation: The Role of Oil Palm in Sustainable Vegetable Oil Production” that aims to emphasise the importance and benefits of sustainable practices in the oil palm industry. This Seminar will serve as a platform for bringing together industry experts, stakeholders, researchers and entrepreneurs involved in the oil palm sector to explore and discuss innovative strategies, emerging opportunities and actionable approaches aimed at strengthening the profitability of oil palm cultivation and its associated industries. Participants will engage in multifaceted discussions, presentations, and case studies, analysing the current landscape of the oil palm industry. By examining various challenges, market trends and technological advancements in sustainable practices, the Seminar endeavours to identify viable pathways and actionable insights that can lead to producing palm oil sustainably. The seminar will progress through 4 sessions encompassing Session I – Sustainability and Circular Economy, Session II – Disruptive Innovations for Sustainability, Session III – Scaling Up Sustainability through Shared Responsibility, followed by a panel discussion titled “From Plantation to Preservation: The Role of Oil Palm in Sustainable Vegetable Oil Production” which will provide a comprehensive exploration of the industry’s future direction. With your support, we hope to bring together more than 800 participants and 50 exhibitors. This gathering will foster networking opportunities and encourage the exchange of ideas. It will also showcase the latest advancements in technology, innovation, products, and services aimed at enhancing the profitability and sustainability of the oil palm industry. We enthusiastically invite you to the Seminar and hope that you will join industry leaders, planters, plantation companies and associations, exhibitors, government officials, speakers, students, and others at this not-to-be-missed event.