PORAM And The Government

Through PORAM, palm oil refiners in Malaysia can act collectively and in unison to better ensure that the Government understands and recognises the needs and problems of the industry at all times.

PORAM is represented in the relevant Government bodies, among which are:- Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC)

Services To Members

Various forms of assistance to members include:-

• Providing a continuous flow of valuable information to members, including market reports, summaries of reports on trade missions and research reports.
  
  
• Keeping members informed of new legislations, amendments to existing ones, and the government regulations affecting members.
  
  
• Handling of government contacts and the interpretation to members of the legislative and administrative actions of government regulations.
  
  
• Providing guidance to members on problems arising from government regulations and procedures.
  
  
• Providing facilities for members to meet and resolve common problems.
  
  
• Providing facilities for arbitration under the auspices of the Association.
  
  
• Publishing newsletters, guidebooks, brochures and other documents desirable for the promotion and enhancement of the palm oil refining industry.
  
  
• Organising seminars, workshops and training courses for members.

PORAM And Export Promotion

PORAM assists members in establishing business contacts and promoting their exports, through a wide range of export promotion activities such as:-

• Receiving trade delegations, trade enquiries and channeling them to members.
  
  
• Organising trade missions and arranging for members' participation in Government-sponsored missions.
  
  
• Making recommendations / proposals to government aimed at increasing exports of processed palm oil products.
  
  

PORAM And Related Organisations

Since its inception, the Association has played significant roles in enhancing the position of the palm oil refining industry in this country as well as abroad. PORAM works closely with the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), Malayan Edible Oil Manufacturers' Association (MEOMA), the Malaysian Oleochemical Manufacturers Group (MOMG) and The Palm Oil Millers' Association (POMA).

PORAM is a member of both the National Institute of Oilseed Products (NIOP) and the Federation of Oils, Seeds and Fats Associations Ltd (FOSFA International). Together with FOSFA International, PORAM has jointly issued a contract for Palm Oil Products in Bulk (CIF) or more widely known as the FOSFA 81 Contract.

PORAM is also a founder member of the ASEAN Vegetable Oils Club (AVOC) and is currently serving AVOC as the Secretariat for AVOC.