KUALA LUMPUR, 16 June 2026 (The Capital Post) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) has officiated the Malaysia Palm Carbon Conference (MPCC), aimed at strengthening the role of the palm oil industry in Malaysia’s emerging carbon market.
The conference, held at Menara FELDA, brought together industry players, technical experts, researchers and policymakers to discuss the potential of carbon credits in the palm oil sector and its contribution towards the country’s sustainability and low-carbon transition agenda.
It was officiated by Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Dato’ Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.
In his keynote address, Arthur emphasised the implementation of the National Climate Change Policy 2.0 (DPIN 2.0) as a key driver of national climate action, including the introduction of the National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK) and the drafting of the National Climate Change Bill (RUUPIN) to strengthen governance and integrity in the carbon market.
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According to a Facebook post by Kementerian Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam (NRES), MPCC also served as a platform for industry forums discussing the future of the palm oil economy within the carbon credit landscape, while promoting green innovation and credible market mechanisms towards Malaysia’s net-zero emissions target by 2050.
The conference was attended by leadership from FELDA, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), diplomatic representatives, as well as various government agencies and industry stakeholders.
“Ingatan NRES, Ingatan Lestari,” the ministry said, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. – The Capital Post
