The future of palm oil


Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Dr Kalyana Sundram

Addressing unfair attacks on palm oil, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council’s new chief executive officer Dr Kalyana Sundram separates scare tactics from the science.

MALAYSIAN Palm Oil Council CEO Dr Kalyana Sundram was appointed in January, just as the industry marks its 100th anniversary. A Fellow of prestigious associations like the Malaysian Academy of Sciences and Nutrition Society of Malaysia, the 62-year-old from Gemas, Negeri Sembilan, is committed to steering the industry to new heights.

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