MSPO Stories
We have met some wonderful people and witnessed some incredible impacts of the MSPO scheme which deserves to be shared.
These stories provide a wider look at the many facets of Malaysian palm oil from the farmers and their tales to events inspired by the MSPO. As our journey towards the certification of all palm oil operations in Malaysia under the MSPO scheme continues, we hope you find these stories as inspiring as we do.
Communities An Integral Part of Conservation in Sarawak
Sarawak state at 12.4 million hectares is one of the biggest states in Malaysia. The state government has allocated 3 million hectares for agriculture which includes a plan to increase its oil palm areas to 2 million hectares with the rest being allocated to different agricultural products. Support for the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) scheme has been exceptional with all stakeholders including the state government, industry and small holders pledging to obtain certification under the scheme.
Indigenous Oil Palm Farmers Of Sarawak
The Dayaks represent one of the most interesting group of small holders in Malaysia. They are one of the most visible indigenous groups that contribute to the supply of Malaysian palm oil. Data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board which regulates all smallholders in Malaysia show that there are some 28,000 indigenous families in Sarawak that are active palm oil farmers.