Helmy Othman Basha appointed chairman of Malaysian Palm Oil Board
The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has appointed Sime Darby Plantation Bhd Group Managing Director Helmy Othman Basha as chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board from Feb 1.
Source: RSS · RSS · July 21, 2026 at 8:29 AM · AI-assisted report
KUALA LUMPUR, 21 JULY 2026 —
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The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities has appointed Sime Darby Plantation Bhd Group Managing Director Helmy Othman Basha as chairman of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board from Feb 1.
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MPOB Director-General Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the board's management is confident that Helmy's extensive experience will help improve the sustainable development of the country's palm oil sector.
An accountant by training, Helmy currently serves as president of the Malayan Agricultural Producers Association.
He also chairs the research and development main committee of the Malaysian Palm Oil Association.
Helmy serves as a member of the Malaysian Palm Oil Council board of trustees and is a member of the Incorporated Society of Planters.
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