Frequently Asked Questions

It is to be used to optimize a wide range of processes related to palm oil production. The need for complete, accurate and up-to-date data along the industrial chain for the purposes of analysis, decision-making, monitoring and industrial development. It is also driven by the need to simplify the license compliance process by industry players.

By providing a single source of truth for regulatory compliance data, these systems can help organizations ensure that they are meeting all relevant requirements and avoid costly fines or penalties.

All applications must fulfill the stipulated criteria. Application for main category of license at: e-lesen.mpob.gov.my. For smallholding: e-lesenpk.mpob.gov.my. Use a compatible browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox with the latest version.

Four sectors: plantation, trading, services and manufacturing. Refer "Criteria and Guidelines on MPOB License Application" on MyLesen MPOB website.

Not more than 30 working days for all categories (except Commencement of Construction of Oil Palm Mill: 90 days, estate and smallholding: 5 days).

RM100 per year for each activity and class of oil palm product, except: Smallholding: free; Milling of FFB: RM500 per year; Commencement of construction of oil palm mill: RM500 per year.

Applicant may appeal to MPOB within 30 days from the date of reject notification with a fee of RM500 (except Oil Palm Mill (MF) and Import (PM): RM1,000).

Quality declaration can be made online via sims.mpob.com.my.

Please email license no. and company name to sims@mpob.gov.my. ID and Password will be sent via email.

Print and fill up the PL 7S-B1 form (downloadable from MPOB website) and send the completed form together with a photo, a copy of identity card and certificate of passed the MPOB palm oil products surveying examination to the Quality Control Unit.

Print and fill up the PL 7S-B1 form and send the completed form together with a photo, a copy of identity card, certificate of passed the MPOB oil palm products examinations and return the previous surveyor's card to Quality Control Unit.

Please visit MPOB website at www.mpob.gov.my and click for "Conferences & Courses".

Cess is money collected or paid to MPOB in accordance with the provisions of Section 35, Malaysian Palm Oil Board Act 1998 (Act 582) for each ton of crude palm oil or crude palm kernel oil produced.

A person who produces crude palm oil or crude palm kernel oil that is a licensee of the Palm Kernel Factory (MF) and Palm Kernel Refinery (CF) categories.

RM16.00 (Ringgit Malaysia: Sixteen Only) for each metric ton or part of a metric ton of crude palm oil produced.

Each or part of a metric ton (mt): RM334.00

Section 35(4), Act 582 states "a person who does not or refuses to pay any cess imposed under this section commits an offense and, on conviction, may be fined not more than ten times the amount of the cess payable or imprisoned for a term not exceeding three years or both".

Each factory is given a unique virtual account number. Payment through: (1) EFT/Online Banking to CIMB Bank Berhad - payment in the name of "Malaysian Palm Oil Board / Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia"; (2) Check Deposit at the Counter or Check Deposit Machine (CIMB Bank only) - checks in the name of "Malaysian Palm Oil Board / Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia".

Contact the Finance and Procurement Unit at sims@mpob.gov.my.