07/05/2026
Strong relationships are built through listening, learning, and continued exchange.
The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) was pleased to host H.E. Marianne Fosland, Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia (Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur) accompanied by Mr. Knut Øyvind Granli, Senior Adviser at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at MPOC HQ on 7 May 2026.
The engagement provided an opportunity to share with the Ambassador pertinent information about the Malaysian Palm Oil industry, including its economic role, sustainability journey, trade relevance, and smallholder development. MPOC CEO Ms. Belvinder Sron shared an overview of the industry and the Council’s role in supporting informed, constructive engagement with international stakeholders. The meeting also served as a space to exchange perspectives, as well as to strengthen institutional understanding between Malaysia and Norway.
MPOC looks forward to welcoming the Ambassador for closer on-the-ground engagement through visits to plantations, smallholder communities, and palm oil production mills, providing a first-hand view of the industry and the people behind it.