The Malaysian Standard on Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) addresses sustainability issues and challenges in relation to the multi-stakeholders involved in the industry. The standard describes the sustainability requirements for the production throughout the supply chain from the raw materials until the transport to consumer and makes it possible for each group of players to perform their respective roles and functions in the following ways:

i.stakeholders will be able to exercise their interests by tracing all activities throughout the oil palm supply chain and monitor the established sustainability standards; and

ii. managers of oil palm premises and other relevant facilities along the supply chain will be able to understand the roles they need to play within their respective spheres and the actions that are needed to support and achieve the goals of sustainability.

The supply of sustainable palm oil in Malaysia that is capable of maintaining its position in the future is important, as palm oil contributes significantly to the social and economic development of the country. Oil palm covers a wide acreage when compared to other export crops of Malaysia, is an indicator of its importance.