Since 1975

The Palm Oil Refiners Association of Malaysia (PORAM) was formed in 1975 primarily as a representative voice to the Government and other stakeholders on matters related to the palm oil industry.

As a trade association, PORAM is a voluntary and non-profit organization. Its members comprise of companies involved in the refining and related downstream processing of palm oil, palm kernel oil and other vegetable oils including ancillary services.

Through PORAM, palm oil refiners in Malaysia can act collectively and in unison to ensure that the Government understands and recognizes 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)

Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

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

• Meeting trade delegations and visitors.
• Channeling trade enquiries to members.
• Organizing trade missions and arranging for members’ participation in government led missions.
• Making recommendations/proposals to the Government aimed at facilitating exports of processed palm oil products.

Since its inception, the Association has played significant roles in enhancing the position of the palm oil refining industry in the country as well as abroad. PORAM works closely with various trade organizations including the Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA), The Palm Oil Millers’ Association (POMA). Malayan Edible Oil Manufacturers’ Association (MEOMA), Malaysian Oleochemical Manufacturers’ Group (MOMG) and the Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA). PORAM is affiliated to 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 8I contract. PORAM is a founder member of the ASEAN Vegetable Oils Club (AVOC).