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NEWS RELATED TO THE INDUSTRY

We work hard to get our efforts noticed by the media and are so proud when this goal comes to fruition. A well informed community is an empowered one as well, so take a look at some of the latest coverage we’ve received below and help spread the word about all the amazing developments at Malaysian Estate Owners' Association.

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SABAH E-LESTARI FEE COULD COST SECTOR RM23MIL PER CYCLE

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LOWER PALM OIL YIELDS LOOM AS SABAH GROWERS CUT FERTILISER

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13 ASSOCIATIONS URGE WINDFALL LEVY REINVESTMENT

The Star, 2 October 2026

MEOA, EMPA and the MPOA Sabah Branch jointly asked the Sabah government to reconsider making e-LESTARI training mandatory for foreign workers, warning that the RM300-per-worker fee could become a large recurring cost.

The Star, 20 August 2026

MEOA's President warned that a 40% cut in fertiliser by growers facing high costs could lower yields by 20% or more within 18 to 24 months.

DayakDaily, 27 August 2025

MEOA endorsed a joint statement by 13 associations asking the government to channel Windfall Profit Levy collections back into the industry.

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INDUSTRY URGES RETHINK OF EPF MANDATE FOR FOREIGN WORKERS

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PLANTATION ASSOCIATIONS SEEK REVIEW OF FOREIGN WORKER EPF

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COVER STORY: TAXING ISSUES FOR PALM OIL SECTOR

The Edge Malaysia, 4 February 2025

MEOA was among 12 organisations asking the government to reconsider mandatory EPF contributions for foreign workers, citing about RM274 million in annual costs.

The Edge, 7 November 2024

The associations proposed a separate savings fund for foreign workers, with flexible withdrawals and cross-border portability, instead of mandatory EPF.

The Edge, 17 October 2024

A cover story on the taxes borne by palm oil growers, with comment from MEOA's President on the Windfall Profit Levy mechanism.

LABOUR CRUNCH AND WINDFALL TAX

Natalie Tan

Malaysian Palm Estate Owners Roughing It Out Labour Crunch, Windfall Tax by

2025 saw CPO production rise 4.9% to 20.28 million tonnes, while export revenue for palm products rose 2.8% to RM112.43 billion on an average CPO price of RM4,292.50 per tonne.

Abstract from MEOA Annual Report 2025

MEOA BULLETINS

BULLETIN ISSUE #59-2020

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BULLETIN ISSUE #58-2019

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BULLETIN ISSUE #57-2018

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BULLETIN ISSUE #56-2017

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MEOA ASSOCIATION'S DOCUMENTS

MEOA is governed by its Constitution & Bye Laws 1987. The revised Constitution and Rules was approved by the Registry of Societies Malaysia (ROS) on 21 July 2016. 

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All persons, partnerships, associations and corporations (including shareholders) registered or controlled in Malaysia, who are owners or proprietors of land cultivated with economic crops in Malaysia are eligible for membership. Those who wish to be a member can download and fill up the form below.

MEOA CONSTITUTION

The MEOA Constitution. Click the download button below to get a copy.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Approved Code of Conduct for members. Click the download button below to get a copy.

APPLICATION FORM

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