RT7 & GA6 Final Announcement

Moving Ahead in Challeng

ing

Tim

es

7TH ROUNDTABLE MEETINGON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL

2-4 NOVEMBER 2009 • HOTEL ISTANA KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Highlights• Sustainability Lectures

• Challenges and Opportunities for RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO)

• Progress on Smallholder Certification

• Updates on RSPO Conservation and Biodiversity Initiatives

• Scientific Papers

• Exhibition

• Poster Presentations

• World Cafés, Democracy Wall, Video Presentations and Speakers’ Corner

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT

RSPORoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

ORGANISED BY

Visit www.rspo.org for more information

RSPO Secretariat Sdn BhdUnit 7-03, Level 7 Menara Amcorp, Persiaran Barat

46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaTelephone (General Line): +6016 213 2052

Telephone (Membership Line): +6016 213 2053

Event OrganiserJora-Aki Technology Sdn Bhd

42/2A, Jalan Emas 5, Taman Emas, Batu 8 Cheras43200 Selangor, Malaysia

Tel: +603-9080 1107/2007 Fax: +603-9080 1170

Email: [email protected]

(787150-K)

(273056-W)

Moving Ahead in Challenging Times

The RSPO, during its short but productive existence, has faced up

to and provided solutions to criticisms from a global spectrum of

stakeholders. Like many other organizations, RSPO has not been

spared the ripples from the global financial meltdown, with main

concerns about the relevance of more costly certified palm oil in

already cash-strapped markets.

2009 has been a year of growth and consolidation - 34 operating

units from 11 companies certified with a production capacity of

~1.75 million tonnes of sustainable palm oil. The Principles & Criteria

and their assessment methodologies have been further refined.

RSPO is addressing a host of topics from High Conservation Value

areas and New Planting guidelines to Greenhouse Gas emissions,

compensation schemes and habitat rehabilitation. The call at RT5

in 2007 for smallholder engagement has been heard and is being

addressed.

Notwithstanding past challenges, RSPO will continue to commit to

the principles of integrity and transparency, and engagement with all

stakeholders in achieving sustainability in agricultural practice.

Welcometo

7TH ROUNDTABLE MEETINGON SUSTAINABLE PALM OIL

RSPORoundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil

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RT7 Programme 3 - 8

Appendices 9 - 17

Exhibition Information 18 - 20

RT7 Registration Form 21

GA6 Registration Form 22

Accommodation (Hotels) 23 - 24

Hotel Reservation Form 25

Accompanying Persons Programme 26 - 28

Site Tours Form 29

Conference Information 30

Visitors’ Information - Malaysia 31 - 32

ConTenTs

31st October 2009 (SATuRDAY)

2nd November 2009 (MONDAY)

Venue: Foyer of the Grand Mahkota Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Kumpur

1400-1800 RT7 & GA6 Registration Opens

DAY 2 - RT7 DAY 1 Venue: Grand Mahkota Ballroom

TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

0830-0900 Arrival of Invited Guests

0900-0915 Welcome Performance: Malaysian Drums Symphony

0915-0920 Opening session Chair : M.R.Chandran

Advisor to RSPO Executive Board

0920-0930 Welcome Speech: President, RSPO Jan-Kees Vis President, RSPO

1st November 2009 (SuNDAY)

DAY 1 - pRe-MeeTInGs Venue: Grand Mahkota Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Kumpur

TIMe AGenDA ORGAnIseR(s) VenUe

0800-1800 RT7 & GA6 Registration

0900-1300

(includes 1 coffee/tea break, 30mins)

Task Force on Smallholders (for details see Appendix 1)

Community & Chemicals Workshop (Integrated Weed Management) (for details see Appendix 2)

Biodiversity Seminar (for details see Appendix 3)

Rights to Land Workshop (for details see Appendix 4)

FPP / Sawit Watch / RSPO Secretariat

CAB International / RSPO Secretariat

RSPO Secretariat

Tenaganita / RSPO Secretariat

Mahkota I

Berlian

Baiduri

Mahkota III

1300-1400 Lunch

1400-1800

(includes 1 coffee/tea break, 30mins)

Task Force on Smallholders (continued) Including Smallholders Group Certification Scheme (for details see Appendix 1)

Rights to Land - Workshop (continued) (for details see Appendix 4)

FPP / Sawit Watch / RSPO Secretariat

Tenaganita / RSPO Secretariat

Mahkota I

Mahkota III

1800-1900 Video Presentation Mahkota I

1500-2000 Exhibition Booths Setup

Programme

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Programme2nd November 2009 (MONDAY)


TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

0930-1000 RSPO Sustainability Lecture Adil najam Frederick S. Pardee Professor of Global Public Policy, Boston university and Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

1000-1030 Official RT7 Opening YB Tan sri Bernard G. Dompok Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Malaysia

1030-1100 Coffee/Tea Break

session 1 - Challenges and Opportunities for RspO Certified palm Oil Chair: Derom Bangun

GAPKI

1100-1120 The WWF Scorecard of CSPO usage Adam Harrison WWF International

1120-1140 Sustainable Palm Oil - An FMCG Perspective Benny Tan unilever

1140-1200 Neste Oil and Sustainable Biofuels simo Honkanen, pekka Tuovinen, Kaisa Hietala and Adrian suharto Neste Oil

1200-1220 Supply Chain Organisation of RSPO Certified Palm Oil

Marieke Leegwater RSPO Trade & Traceability Working Group

1220-1300 Q&A

1300-1430 Lunch (Including Video Presentations)

session 2 - progress of RspO projects Chair: Tim Killeen

Conservation International

1430-1450 Report from the Greenhouse Gas Working Group (GHG WG)

Arjen Brinkmann Brinkmann Consultancy

1450-1510 update on the Integrated Weed Management (IWM) Project

Mike Rutherford CAB International

1510-1530 The Work of the RSPO Biodiversity Technical Committee

Jutta poetz RSPO Secretariat

1530-1600 Q&A


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2nd November 2009 (MONDAY)


TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

session 3 - progress of RspO projects (Continued) Chair: Marcello Brito

Agropalma

1630-1645 Smallholder Group Certification Scheme Agung prawoto BIOcert Indonesia

1645-1700 Trial Audit of Scheme Smallholders for RSPO P&C Certification

Charlie Ross BSI Management Systems Singapore

1700-1715 Report from the Indonesian Smallholder Working Group (INA SWG)

Asril Darussamin Indonesia Smallholder Working Group

1715-1730 Report from the Malaysian Smallholder Working Group

Ilangovan Kanthan Malaysia Smallholder Working Group

1730-1800 Q&A

1800-1900 Video Presentations Venue: Mahkota II

1800-2000 RT7 Networking Cocktail

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Programme3rd November 2009 (TuESDAY)

DAY 3 - RT7 DAY 2

TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

session 4 - RspO as a Global Initiative Chair: paul norton

HSBCVenue: Grand Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

0830-0845 Promoting Sustainable Palm Oil in China Chen Ying CFNA China

0845-0900 RSPO Compliance of Independent Smallholders - Case Jambi

Rukaiyah Rofiq & sayuti Yayasan SETARA Jambi

0900-0915 Managing Ecosystem Services in the Palm Oil Sector - Regulations on the Horizon

Carl Traeholt & Christian schriver Copenhagen Zoo

0915-0930 Project POTICO: Harnessing Certification Schemes to Prevent Deforestation in Indonesia

Fred stolle & Beth Gingold World Resources Institute

0930-0945 Thailand National Interpretation sanin Triyanond Patum Vegetable Oil Co. Ltd

0945-1000 RSPO’s Commitment to COP10 Yusuke saraya Saraya Corporation

1000-1030 Q&A


session 5 : Open sessions - Democracy Wall (for details see Appendix 5a)Chair: norman Jiwan

Sawit WatchVenue: Mahkota I Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

session 5 : Open sessions - Video presentations (for details see Appendix 5b)Chair: norman Jiwan

Sawit WatchVenue: Mahkota II Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

1100-1230 Open session 5

Facilitators: 1. Reza Azmi

Wild Asia

2. Teoh Cheng HaiIndependent Consultant

3. perpetua GeorgeProForest South East Asia

1230-1400 Lunch (Including Poster Sessions & Video Presentations)

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3rd November 2009 (TuESDAY)

DAY 3 - RT7 DAY 2

TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

session 6 : Open sessions - World Cafés (for details see Appendix 5c) Coordinator: Johan Verburg

Oxfam InternationalVenue: Mahkota II Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

1400-1530 World Café 1 - RSPO CSPO- An Ephemeral Market?

World Café 2 - RSPO for Smallholders - So Much More To Do

World Café 3 - Palm Biodiesel in the Eu Renewable Energy Directive

World Café 4 - Climate Change - Why Palm Oil?

proprietor: Tony LassCadbury plc

proprietor: Rosediana suhartoIndonesian Palm Oil Commission

proprietor: syed Mahdhar syed HussainSime Darby

proprietor: Ian HensonIndependent Consultant

session 7 - Open sessions - speakers’ Corners (for details see Appendix 5d) Coordinator: Arun Venkataraman

WWF MalaysiaVenue: Mahkota II Ballroom, Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur

1530-1630 1. Is RSPO Relevant?

2. Oil Palm Expansion - People, Planet or Profit and No 3 Ways About It?

3. What NGOs Want?

4. Education for Plantation Children - A Proposed RSPO & uNICEF Initiative

5. BACP - Programme

Facilitator: stan RodgersLFP - Shemsi Sdn Bhd

Facilitator: Jeremy Goon Wilmar International

Facilitator: Matthias Diemer WWF Switzerland

Facilitator: Irene Fernandez Tenaganita


1730-2100 High Conservation Value (HCV) Workshop (for details see Appendix 6)

1700 onwards RSPO Endorsed Independent Side Events

1800-1900 Video Presentations Venue: Mahkota II

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Programme

5th November 2009 (THuRSDAY)

DAY 5 - site Visits

TIMe AGenDA

0630-1830 Site Visits (to RSPO certified plantations only). Subject to sufficient interest.

4th November 2009 (WEDNESDAY)

DAY 4 - RT7 Day 3 & GA6 Venue: Grand Mahkota Ballroom

TIMe AGenDA speAKeR

session 8 : stakeholder ViewsChair: Johan Verburg

Oxfam International

0830-0850 Summary from World Café 1 + Q&A Chair 1: Tony LassCadbury

0850-0910 Summary from World Café 2 + Q&A Chair 2: Rosediana suhartoIndonesian Palm Oil Commission

0910-0930 Summary from World Café 3 + Q&A Chair 3: syed Mahdhar syed HussainSime Darby

0930-0950 Summary from World Café 4 + Q&A Chair 4: Ian HensonIndependent Consultant

0950-1010 Summary of Speakers’ Corners + Q&A Chair 5: Arun VenkataramanWWF Malaysia

1010-1030 Summary from Democracy Wall + Q&A Chair 6: norman JiwanSawit Watch


RT7 Closing Chair: Jan-Kees Vis

1100-1145 Summary of RT7 and Closing Remarks RSPO Secretary - General

1145-1200 rspo.org - The New Face RSPO Secretariat & RILO

1200-1400 Lunch

1400-1800 6th General Assembly of RSPO Members (GA6)

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Call for Exhibitors

As with previous Roundtable Conferences, the organisers have included an exhibition for Trade & Industry, Research Institutions and Government

and Non-Government Organisations & agencies. This exhibition will provide an excellent platform for stakeholders, especially members of RSPO, to create awareness on sustainably manufactured products, communicate research and technological advances. Exhibitors can build capacity on sustainability practices, foremost in the field of biodiversity conservation, environmental protection and social equity, across the board of stakeholders along the palm oil supply chain.

an integral part of RT7 and to run concurrently with conference proceedings, it provides the opportunity to capture an audience of global stakeholders from the entire spectrum of the palm oil industry and affiliated interests and concerns. For RT7, despite the global economic turmoil, we expect close to 800 participants from more than 40 countries. RT6 in 2008 attracted more than 600 participants.

We invite you to share your organisation’s profile, expertise and experiences through the 20 exhibition booths available at RT7. To cover organisational costs, each exhibition booth (3m x 3m) will cost uSd 2,000. More information is provided in the exhibition guidelines below. Exhibitors are also welcome to participate as delegates or consider a poster presentation.

Selection of prospective exhibitors will be based on immediate relevance to RSPO and its activities as well as on a ‘first come first served basis’. Final decision on selection of successful exhibitors is at the discretion of the RSPO Executive Board.

To book a booth, please download and forward the completed form by post, fax or email by 15th october 2009.

We look forward to your presence at RT7.

exHIBITIon GUIDeLInes

a priority concern is that the exhibition should form a link between the sessions and objectives of RT7 with exhibition materials and content. In order to promote integration and congruity between the two elements, guidance to all potential exhibitors on the content of their booths is important.

Exhibitors are required to set up their booths in the afternoon of Sunday, 1st November 2009, one day before the conference proper.

Exhibits are to be taken down and removed from the exhibition hall on Wednesday, 4th November 2009, after 18.00.

oBJeCTIVes oF exHIBITIon

To support the objectives of RT7 in providing tangible displays of work by RSPO Members and other stakeholders in the promotion of the production and use of sustainable palm oil, in particular:

• Provide examples or initiatives that support or demonstrate approaches towards the implementation and verification of the Principles & Criteria for Sustainable Palm Oil Production (P&C)

• demonstrate progress made by RSPO Members in promoting the production and use of sustainable palm oil

• demonstrate progress on projects endorsed by the RSPO or independent initiatives demonstrating clear contribution to the RSPO goals, mission or RT7 objectives

• Provide examples or initiatives that demonstrate efforts by key players along the supply chain in the promotion of sustainable palm oil

To provide a platform for stakeholders to demonstrate, promote and exchange information on their current activities, achievements and progress towards RSPO’s objectives.

exHIBITIon InFoRMATIon

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ExhibitionDetails

Typical corner stand Centre row stand

TeRMs AnD ConDITIons

•Fullpaymentisrequiredwithapplicationform(non-successfulapplicationwillberefunded)

•Norefundwillbegivenforcancellationreceivedafter15th October 2009, unless you find another exhibitor to take up your space

•Theexhibitorassumestheentireresponsibilityandliabilityforlosses,damagesandclaimsarisingoutofexhibitors’activities on the premises, and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the organisers from such losses, damages and claims

•Theexhibitiontermsandconditionsformpartofthecontract

exHIBITIon eTIqUeTTe

• Organisational promotion as part of the overall exhibition is acceptable, especially if it contributes towards wider stakeholder collaboration, identification of the project and providing context or identity to the exhibits. Promotions of companies or products per comm, will not be accepted

• Exhibitions to further organisational causes are acceptable, but primary concern should be the promoting of wider discussion and constructive approaches that reflect the character of RSPO

• Provision of souvenirs, memorabilia or merchandise for either purchase or as premiums for free at or through booths is strongly discouraged

sHeLL sCHeMe pACKAGe

• Materials directly related to the exhibition itself (that must be tied into the objectives and agenda of RT7) should be used as “take-away” communication tools and are encouraged

• Where the provision of material from the exhibitors has significant cost implications, items for sale should be stipulated within the application

• The use of audio-visual aids, if required, should be disclosed at the application stage, in order to facilitate required support from the venue organisers

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Exhibition Space Booking Form

Please forward completed form by post / fax / email to:

Rspo secretariat sdn. Bhd. (787150-K)

Suite a-06-04 Plaza Mont’ Kiara, 2 Jalan Kiara, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +603 6203 5969Fax: +603 6203 5869Email: [email protected]

1. oRGAnIsATIon

Company Name

Postal address

Telephone Fax

General Email

4. pAYMenT

Please make cheque payable to “Rspo secretariat sdn. Bhd.” before 15th october 2009. Payment may also be made directly into any branch of HSBC Bank for the credit of the following account

Cheque No. / draft No. / Telegraphic Transfer:

Name of account: Rspo secretariat sdn. Bhd.

Name of Bank: HsBC Bank Malaysia sdn. Bhd. Level 1 Jalan damanlela, Pusat Bandar damansara, damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

account No: 359-304326-102

Swift Code (TT): HBMBMYKL

3. nUMBeR oF BooTHs:

Standard shell scheme – UsD 2,000

No. of units

ToTAL AMoUnT

(Standard booth comes with 3m x 3m shell frame,

2 lights, overhead fascia panel with

company name and stand number,

carpeted floor, 1 unit desk,

2 chairs and 1 waste basket)

Note: Confirmation of registration is upon receipt of full payment of fee to RSPO Secretariat.

w w w . r s p o . o r g

2. ConTACT peRson

Name

Position

Telephone Fax

Email


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Please forward completed form by post / fax / email toEvent Organiser:

Jora-Aki Technology sdn Bhd (273056-W)

42/2a, Jalan Emas 5, Taman Emas, Batu 8 Cheras43200 Selangor, Malaysia

Telephone: +603 9080 1107/2007Fax: +603 9080 1170Email: [email protected]

Name

designation

Company

Postal address

Tel Fax E-mail

ReGIsTRATIon Fee

ADDITIonAL pARTICIpAnTs

Signature

date

RT7Registration Form7th Roundtable Meeting on Sustainable Palm Oil


Note: not required for email submission.

Note: Please indicate number of participants in the empty box. Full payment is required for registration.

Note: Additional names may be submitted separately.

pAYMenT

Please make cheque payable to “Rspo secretariat sdn. Bhd.” before 16th october 2009. Payment may also be made directly into any branch of HSBC Bank for the credit of the following account

Cheque No. / draft No. / Telegraphic Transfer:

Name of account: Rspo secretariat sdn. Bhd.

Name of Bank: HsBC Bank Malaysia sdn. Bhd. Level 1 Jalan damanlela, Pusat Bandar damansara, damansara Heights, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

account No: 359-304326-102

Swift Code (TT): HBMBMYKL

MeMBeR

nAMe

non-MeMBeR

posITIon

ToTALAMoUnT

UsD

RM

UsD 600

RM 2,150

UsD 450

RM 1,600

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Jora-Aki Technology sdn Bhd (273056-W)

42/2a, Jalan Emas 5, Taman Emas, Batu 8 Cheras43200 Selangor, Malaysia

Telephone: +603 9080 1107/2007Fax: +603 9080 1170Email: [email protected]

1. oRGAnIsATIon

Company Name

RSPO Membership (tick one only) Ordinary affiliate

2. RepResenTATIVe

attendee (tick one only) From the Organisation Proxy

Name

Organisation

Position

Telephone Fax

Email

3. oBseRVeRs

nAMe posITIon

Additional names may be submitted separately

GA6Registration Form6th General Assembly of Members

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AccommodationHotels

1. Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur (5 star)

The Hotel is supported by an efficient road and rail transport system with a monorail stop located just adjacent to Hotel Istana. The convenience of a private limousine service and a public bus and taxi network complement the Hotel’s easy accessibility. The five-star Hotel Istana features 515 well-appointed guestrooms and suites designed to suit every individual’s personal and corporate needs.

It also offers versatile banqueting and convention facilities and is complemented by authentic tastes from its three outstanding restaurants and two lounges.

All rooms inclusive of Breakfast for one or two persons

All room rates are per-room/per-night including breakfast

2. Crowne plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (5 star)

The hotel has 563 contemporary guest rooms with spectacular views of either the famous Petronas Twin Towers or the city skyline. The hotel also houses an extensive selection of food and beverage outlets, the award-winning angsana Spa and Clark Hatch, the largest in-hotel fitness centre.

The Conference Secretariat has reserved rooms in Hotel Istana, the venue hotel. It has also made arrangements with special discounted rates at other hotels listed below within the vicinity and walking distance of the venue hotel. To receive the special discount rates, all hotel reservations must be made direct with the hotel in reference to RT7 Conference Secretariat with full payment in advance.

Room RatesRoom single Double

deluxe RM 310++ RM 340++

Club RM 470++ RM 470++

Please fax to Ms. Mazura at

+603-2149 5500 or email to: [email protected], [email protected] Address: 73 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur,

P.O. Box: 12919, 50792 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2141 9988Web: www.hotelistana.com.my

Please fax to Mr Suresh Kumar at +603-2144 2157 or email to: [email protected]

Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, P.O. Box 10577, 50718 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2148 2322 Web: www.crowneplaza.com/kualalumpur

Room RatesRoom single Double

deluxe RM 400++ RM 445++

Grand deluxe RM 480++ RM 520++

Executive Club deluxe RM 550++ RM 590++

Executive Club Grand deluxe RM 630++ RM 670++

Executive Club Grand deluxe RM 900++ RM 940++

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4. novotel Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (4 star)

Strategically located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre is only a short stroll away from the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Petronas Twin Towers, Suria KLCC and Malaysia’s answer to Japan’s famous Ginza areas with its outdoor cafes and trendy shops, The Bintang Walk.

5. Radius International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (3 star)

Our hotel (Radius International Hotel Kuala Lumpur), not only convenient by location, Radius International is ideal for its close proximity to the hip and happening Bintang Walk, which is within walking distance to the hotel. There are good roads and public infrastructure, allowing for accessibility for both business and pleasure trips.

3. Hotel equatorial, Kuala Lumpur (5 star)

a pioneer in Malaysia’s hotel industry, Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur opened its doors in 1973 and has since been a preferred location for personal and business entertainment. Located strategically in the Golden Triangle, the deluxe Business Class hotel neighbours commercial centres, shopping areas and the entertainment strips.

All rooms inclusive of breakfast

All rooms inclusive of Breakfast for 1 or 2 persons

Room RatesRoom single DoubleSuperior RM 225++ RM 275++deluxe RM 265++ RM 315++Equator Club Executive RM 390++ RM 450++Equator Club deluxe RM 430++ RM 490++

Room RatesRoom single DoubleSuperior RM 260++ RM 280++deluxe RM 290++ RM 310++Equator Premier Floor RM 345++ RM 370++Junior Suite RM 415++ RM 440++

Please fax to Ms. Sarimah at +603-2162 3848 or email to: [email protected]

Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2161 7777, Ext 8026 Web: www.equatorial.com

Please fax to Ms Nicole Koo at +603-2147 0899 or email to: [email protected]

Address: Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre No 2, Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2147 0833 Web: www.novotelklcitycentre.com

Please fax to Ms Mariana Justine at +603-2144 2384 or email to: [email protected]

Address: 51-A, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2715 3888 Web: www.radius-international.comAll rooms inclusive of Breakfast for 1 or 2 persons

Room RatesRoom single Doubledeluxe RM 170++ RM 170++Premier RM 220++ RM 220++Suite RM 350++ RM 350++

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Hotel ReservationForm - RT72nd November to 4th November

1. Please return this form by 15th September 2009. Room reservation after 15th September 2009 will be subject to availability.

2. all room reservations must be made to the Hotel directly by faxing or emailing this form to the selected Hotel.

3. Reservation without a credit card will not be accepted.

4. Reservation may be cancelled through the Hotel only. Terms and conditions apply.

5. Rates quoted are given as in the Hotel Information provided.

pLeAse ReseRVe FoR:

pLeAse (3) TICK AnD e-MAIL/FAx: (Please refer to Hotel Accommodation page)

Title: Mr / Ms / Mrs / dr / Others

Name: (please underline surname)

IC No / Passport No Nationality

arrival date Expected arrival Time

departure date departure Time

address

Tel Fax

Mobile No E-mail

Please provide your credit card details to guarantee your reservation.

Card Type: VISa MaSTERCaRd aMEX

Card number

security Code expiry Date

name printed on card

signature

1. Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2. Crowne plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

FAx / eMAIL DIReCTLY To HoTeL

FoR oFFICe Use onLY Received on Confirmed by

3. Hotel equatorial, Kuala Lumpur

4. novotel Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

5. Radius International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Room Type:

no. of Rooms:

Room Rate:

ToTAL AMoUnT:

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note: Apply at tour counter during registration for RT7.

Accompanying Person Programme

Malaysia’s Cultural Night City Tour

‘ A Potpourri of Malaysian Cultures ’ ‘ Metropolitan Landmarks ’

This evening tour takes you to an open air bazaar of Chinatown, a Hindu temple and a sumptuous Malay dinner accompanied by a cultural show.

A must for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur. An interesting tour which unveils the beauty and charm of the old and the new Kuala Lumpur - Garden City of Lights. See the contrast of the magnificent skyscrapers and the building of the colonial days.

Highlight of the tour:Petronas Twin Towers (photo stop)King’s Palace (photo stop)National MonumentNational Mosque (photo stop)National museum (exclude entrance fees)Sultan Abdul Samad BuildingHandicraft CentreCocoa Boutique

Open air bazaar of Chinatown - take a stroll through this night market, where the locals engage in hectic bargaining for merchandise stalls across the streets.

Later, proceed to a Malay Restaurant for dinner and a Cultural Show - Help yourself to a buffet dinner where a sumptuous variety of local dishes and delicacies await you.

Departure: Daily at 7.00 p.m.Duration: 3.5 hours

Pick-up: 6:30 - 7: 00 p.m.

Departure: Daily at 9:30 a.m. / 2:30 p.m.Duration: 3.5 hours

Pick-up: 8:45 - 9: 15 a.m. / 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.• Minimum2adults.

• Inclusivedinner.• Shorts,sleevelessshirtandslippersarenotallowed.

Sri Maha Mariamman Temple - The smell of burning jasmine, musical chanting of Hindu priests, intricate carved deities an the mystical aura combine to give you a lasting impression of this community.

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note: Apply at tour counter during registration for RT7.note: Apply at tour counter during registration for RT7.

Countryside & Batu Caves Tour Genting Highlands Tour

‘ Rural Landmarks and Handicrafts ’ ‘ A day with Lady Luck & excitement ’

A trip to the outskirts along the ‘Ambassador Row’, Istana Sharif Ali, Malay Villages. Our first stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world., reputed inter-nationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, ham-mering and engraving during this factory tour. Next we stop at a Batik Factory – to see how Batik is designed and printed.

is filled with images of deities and murals depicting scenes from the Hindu scriptures.

Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. It is the shrine of Lord Murugah, a Hindu deity - a flight of 272 steps leads up to the temple cave. Another cave, called the museum cave,

Amidst the freshness of cool, crisp mountain air about 6,000 feet above sea level, lies Malaysia’s only casino resort. Stop at the cable car station and take a skyway cable car ride, with the sky above you and a tropical rainforest below. Ride up to the hilltop on the longest and fastest cable car in Southeast Asia. Fringed by one of the oldest tropical jungles in the world, you can try

your luck at Blackjack, Keno, Roulette or a host of other casino games. If the is not your cup of tea, then take time off to enjoy the numerous recreational facilities at the indoor and outdoor Theme Park.

There is the Corkscrew, Euro Express Roller Coaster, Turbo Drop, Super Toboggan & Sky Venture - the one and only sky diving simulator in Asia.

Departure: Daily at 9:30 a.m. / 2:30 p.m.Duration: 3.5 hours

Pick-up: 8:45 - 9: 15 a.m. / 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.

Departure: Daily at 9:30 a.m.Duration: 6 hours

Pick-up: 8:45 - 9: 15 a.m.

• Minimum2adults.• Excluding:ThemeParktickets,Shows.• Thosebelow21yearsoldarenotallowedintothecasino.

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Accompanying Person Programme

note: Apply at tour counter during registration for RT7.

Putrajaya & Agricultural Heritage Park Historical Malacca

‘ Most intelligent city in Malaysia ’ ‘ More than 580 years of history ’

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya takes approximately 50 minutes via the highway. Our first stop will be Taman Warisan or Agricultural Heritage Park - a ‘living’ museum for mango, rubber, cocoa, palm oil, durian, jackfruit, herbs and etc. A demonstration on the entire rubber-manufacturing process from the time it is tapped and churned out as fully smoked sheets will be shown during the tour.

Next, proceed to Putrajaya Government C e n t r e , t h e r e a r e n u m e r o u s n e w government complexes located in th is new township. The most imposing structure in

Putrajaya is the thin pinkish Putra Mosque. Standing beside Dataran Putra and facing the Putrajaya Lake, it incorporates architectural elements from Turkestan, Kazakhstan and Morocco. Another eye catching building is the Prime Minister’s office - Putra Perdana. Other interesting places are Putra Bridge and Prime Minister’s residence.

Visit St. Peter’s Church (1710) - the oldest Christian Church still in use in Malaysia. Drive past the largest 17th century Chinese cemetery outside of China, located at Bukit China or Chinese Hill. Stop at the foothill to view the Sultan’s well before driving through the Portuguese Settlement.

Proceed to view the famous gateway ‘Porta De Santiago’ and the ruins of St. Paul’s Church lined by 17th century Dutch tombstones. Next on the list is “Red Square” - the salmon pink Dutch adminis-trative buildings which today house the Malacca Museum and government offices. Before proceeding for lunch, we will also visit Christ Church then the ‘Abode Merciful Clouds’ or the Cheng Hoon Teng Temple - the only temple where you can find 3 major doctrines of local Chinese belief under the same roof, Viz: Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. Take a stroll along Malacca’s Jonker street which ends by the banks of the Malacca river for shopping.


Pick-up: 8:45 - 9: 15 a.m.


Pick-up: 8:45 - 9: 15 a.m.

• Minimum2adults.• Pleasewearcomfortablewalkingshoes.

• Minimum2adults.• IncludesLunch.

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Site ToursRSPO Certified Member Companies5 November 2009


Jora-Aki Technology Sdn Bhd (273056-W)

42/2a, Jalan Emas 5, taman Emas, Batu 8 Cheras43200 Selangor, Malaysia

telephone: +603 9080 1107/2007Fax: +603 9080 1170Email: [email protected]

If there is sufficient interest from rt7 participants, a day long visit to nearby rSPO certified member companies (plantations) shall be arranged.

Payment for the site visit, amount to be announced later, will be collected during rt7 registration, but will not exceed USD 30/pax or RM 100/pax. all those interested are requested to fill and forward the application form below:

Name

Organisation

Position

Postal address

tel Fax

E-mail

ADDITIOnAL ACCOMpAnYInG peRSOnS

Note: Additional names may be submitted separately.

nAMe pOSITIOn

date

Note: not required for email submission.

AppLICATIOn FORM(Only limited seats are available - on a first come first served basis)


Signature

pROpOSeD

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The 7th Roundtable Meeting (RT7) on Sustainable Palm oil will be held from 1st - 4th November 2009 at Hotel Istana - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

VenUe

Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

73 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur,

P.O. Box: 12919, 50792 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: +603-2141 9988

Fax: +603-2149 5500

www.hotelistana.com.my

LAnGUAGe

The official Language of the Conference is English.

ReGIsTRATIon DesK

The Registration desk is located at the foyer of the Grand Mahkota Ballroom, Hotel Istana and will operate on 31st October 2009 (1400 - 1800) and 1st

November 2009 (0800 - 1800). Please register at this desk to collect your identification tag and delegates kit for admission to the conference.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

ConFeRenCe IDenTIFICATIon

Please wear your identification tag at all times during the conference. your tag will serve to validate your admission to the conference sessions, luncheon and social program. Lost tags can be replaced at cost and on proof of registration.

ConFeRenCe MATeRIALs

Conference materials will be distributed together within the delegate kits. any additional materials will be distributed during the sessions or at the end of the conference.

ToUR DesK

Information on the programs and tours may be obtained from this desk. This desk will also assist participants with flight ticket bookings and reconfirmation, tours and car rental reservations. For bookings and reconfirmation, please complete the forms that will be provided at the tour desk. The desk will be open from 0800 – 1700 daily during the official program of the conference at the foyer of the Grand Mahkota Ballroom, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur.

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LoCATIon

Malaysia is situated just north of the equator in Southeast asia, and comprises of West Malaysia represented by the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia that spans the northern reaches of the Borneo, including dozens of small islands dotting the surrounding seas. The country covers an area of 329,847 square kilometers (127,320 square miles) and is divided into 13 states and three Federal Territories - Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan; politically, the three Federal Territories constitute another state - the 14th - even though dispersed throughout the country. West Malaysia borders Thailand at its northern border, in the south Singapore and is surrounded by the South China Sea in the east and the Straits of Melaka in the west. East Malaysia lies 640 kilometers away, across the South China Sea. Peninsular Malaysia is home to two-thirds of the country’s 27 million inhabitants. The less developed and still sparsely populated states of Sabah and Sarawak make up the eastern, Bornean part of the country. In both West and East Malaysia, coastal lowlands give way to a mountainous interior. Tropical vegetation abounds, and the country’s rain forests are believed to be the oldest in the world. Its mountains include two of the highest peaks in Southeast asia: Gunung Tahan (2,190 meters) on the central range of the peninsula, the Banjaran Titiwangsa, and Gunung Kinabalu (4,100 meters) in Sabah. Malaysia also boasts dramatic limestone outcrops, fascinating caves and spectacular waterfalls. The climate is humid tropical, with a mean humidity of ~80% throughout the year and diurnal temperatures ranging between 21 - 32°C. Weather is influenced by seasonal monsoons - northeast and southwest - which alternate dry and wet seasons.

GoVeRnMenT

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. Nine of the states have hereditary rulers (sultans) who, under a unique system, elect one of themselves to be the constitutional monarch, or yang di-Pertuan agong, for a period of five years. Malaysia has a non-political, professional civil service, army and police and also an independent judiciary. The Malaysian Parliament comprises the Senate (dewan Negara) and the House of Representatives (dewan Rakyat).

ToURIsT InFoRMATIon

sIGHTseeInGsTourism Malaysia’s Official Site: http://www.tourism.gov.my/Virtual Malaysia: http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/Budget airlines: http://www.lcct.com.my/pan_asian_budget_airlines.phpKTM (Malaysian Railway): http://www.ktmb.com.my/

TRAVeLLInG InFoVisa Information: http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=53Foreign Missions in Malaysia: http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=56

AIRpoRTs & TRAnspoRTATIonKL International airport: http://www.klia.com.my/Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT): http://www.lcct.com.my/KLIa Express: http://www.kliaekspres.com/airport Coach: http://www.airportcoach.com.my/SkyBus (for LCCT): http://www.skybus.com.my/

pUBLIC TRAnspoRTATIonRapidKL (Bus and LRT): http://www.rapidkl.com.my/Rail Maps: http://www.klsentral.com.my/Conn_Rail.aspxKL Monorail: http://www.klmonorail.com.my

FooDMalaysian Food Guide: http://malaysianfoodguide.com/MalaysianFood.net: http://www.malaysianfood.net/FriedChillies: http://www.friedchillies.com/

allMalaysia: http://allmalaysia.info/

MALAYsIA’s VAsT GReen CAnopY

about seventy percent of Malaysia remains under the cover of vegetation. Its rainforests are among the most complex and rich ecosystems in the world, home to about 12,000 - 15,000 species plants, 600 species of birds and 210 species of mammals. The country has set aside more than 1.49 million hectares of rainforest for protection with legislation enacted to conserve its precious rainforest and rare wildlife. Malaysia is rich in natural resources among them the world’s largest tin deposits and extensive reserves of oil and gas while the forests contain valuable hardwood timber. despite embracing modern technology to which one of the world’s tallest skyscrapers and a huge “cyber” center for computer businesses bear witness, the country still boasts some of the world’s densest forests (in Sabah and Sarawak), one of Southeast asia’s busiest ports (Georgetown) and quaint ex-colonial hill stations (Fraser’s Hill, Bukit Larut, Penang Hill and Cameron Highlands). Even in Kuala Lumpur, the federal capital characterized by ambitious new building projects, exotic markets abound, filled with local colours, scents and flavours.

Visitors’ Information

MALAYSIA

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MAJoR InDUsTRIes AGRICULTURe pRoDUCTs

MAJoR TRADInG pARTneRs

Singapore, Japan, uSa

Peninsula rubber and palm oil processing and manufacturing, light manufacturing, electronics, tin mining and smelting, logging and timber processing.

Sabah logging, petroleum production.

Sarawak agriculture processing, petroleum production and refining, logging.

Peninsula rubber, palm oil, cocoa, rice.

Sabah palm oil, subsistence crops, rubber, timber, coconut, rice.

Sarawak palm oil, rubber, pepper, timber.

Full country name: Malaysia.

Area: 329,847 sq. km.

Population: 26,888,000 million (2006 est.).

Capital City: Kuala Lumpur. Note: Putrajaya is the administrative capital

Climate: Hot and wet all year. annual southwest (april - October) and northeast (October - February) monsoons.

Time: 8 hours before GMT.

People: Malay and other indigenous 58%, Chinese 24%, Indian 8%, others 10%.

Religions: Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu, Christian, Sikh. Note: Shamanism is also practiced in East Malaysia.

Language: Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Chinese dialects, English, Tamil, indigenous dialects.

Government: Constitutional Monarchy

Head of State: Seri Paduka Baginda yang di-Pertuan agong al-Wathiqu Billah al-Sultan Mizan Zainal abidin Ibni almarhum al-Sultan Mahmud al-Muktafi Billah Shah al-Haj (King)

Head of Government: yang amat Berhormat dato’ Sri Mohd Najib Bin Tun Haji abdul Razak (Prime Minister)

Currency: Ringgit Malaysia (RM) (uS$ 1 = RM 3.50 approx.)

GDP: RM 451 billion (2006 est.) (uS$ 129 billion approx.)

GDP per capita: RM 14,200 (2006 est.) (uS$ 4,057 approx.)

MALAYsIA In BRIeF

Visitors’ Information

MALAYSIA

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