Kuala Lumpur, 10 February 2026 — Bursa Malaysia Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia” or the
“Exchange”) commenced the 37th edition of the Palm & Lauric Oils Price Outlook
Conference & Exhibition (“POC2026”) on a strong note, attracting robust participation from
industry players worldwide.
Recognised as a premier event in the global edible oils sector, the event serves as a
platform where global market perspectives meet on-the-ground industry realities as
experts come together to shape discussions on emerging trends, challenges and
opportunities in the palm and lauric oils sector.
POC2026, which was officiated by YB Datuk Seri Dr. Noraini Ahmad, Minister of Plantation
and Commodities of Malaysia attracted approximately 2,000 delegates from more than
50 countries, including producers, consumers, traders, policymakers and investors. Key
discussion highlights from the conference include supply and demand dynamics,
geopolitical shifts, and structural trends influencing pricing and trade flows, as well as the
evolving roles of biofuels, oleochemicals and technological innovations.
Dato’ Fad’l Mohamed, Chief Executive Officer of Bursa Malaysia Berhad, said: “Malaysia’s
role as one of the world’s largest palm oil producers means that changes in yields,
sustainability practices and operating conditions here are closely reflected in global
supply and pricing behaviour. POC2026 provides the platform for these conversations,
shaped by real market experience. This supports our ongoing efforts at the Exchange to
strengthen market infrastructure and develop solutions that remain relevant to the
industry’s evolution.”
“The 37th edition holds particular significance as it coincides with Bursa Malaysia’s 50th
anniversary, underscoring the Exchange’s longstanding role as a trusted global
marketplace for commodities and a platform for informed dialogue,” he added.
Reflecting on market trends, Mohd Saleem Kader Bakas, Director of Derivatives & Carbon
Markets, said, “As price volatility and policy developments continue to affect the palm oil
market, more participants are turning to exchange-based tools to manage risk. This is
evident in our derivatives market, which recorded an all-time high trading volume of 23.30
million contracts in 2025, reinforcing our role as a transparent, efficient and trusted
marketplace for global price discovery.”
The three‐day programme, running from 9 to 11 February 2026, includes curated
networking and educational side events on 9 February, such as the Options on Crude Palm
Oil (OCPO) workshop, golf tournament and a plantation tour of the Palm Oil Experience Centre (POEC) at Carey Island, hosted by SD Guthrie Berhad. This is followed by the main conference over the next two days at the Shangri‐La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
A highlight of POC2026 is the return of Dr James Fry to the POC stage after several years
away from public speaking. In his session, held tomorrow, 11 February, he will discuss the
key policy shifts of recent years and their impact on producers, traders, and end‐users
across the palm oil value chain.
Other distinguished industry figures participating in POC2026 include Dorab Mistry of
Godrej International Limited, Thomas Mielke of ISTA Mielke GmbH, Datuk Helmy Othman
Basha, Dato’ Carl Bek‐Nielsen, Emily French of Global AG Protein, and M.R. Chandran of
IRGA Sdn Bhd and RSPO.