“To undertake necessary promotional activities to remove obstacles and create opportunities to enhance the marketability and image of Malaysian palm oil in the world."(http://www.mpopc.org.my/index1.htm; accessed 3/10/05)

“The MPOPC was incorporated in January 1990. The Council is made up of representatives of the palm oil industry, from the Ministry of Primary Industries, PORIM, PORLA, MEOMA, MOPGC, POMA, the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), and the National Association of Small Holders (NASH).” (http://www.mpopc.org.my/abtegfu6.htm; accessed 3/11/05)

“It has a world-wide staff of 34 people, with offices in the United States, Egypt, Pakistan, Brazil, China, Bangladesh, India, South Africa, and Austria. Target markets are Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. It is funded by a tax on palm oil exports and had a 1998 budget of about $4.4 million. Its activities include printing and distributing brochures, carrying out market missions and market intelligence visits, providing advisory services and facilitating trade fairs. It also works with the Malaysian government on trade policy issues.” (http://www.fas.usda.gov/cmp/com-study/1998/comp98-ma.html; accessed 3/10/05)

MPOPC is primarily funded by the palm oil industry and through government funds. (Strong Strategies for Palm Oil, Global News Wire, 11/22/02)