Covid-19: Bursa unit calls off palm and lauric oils conference

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Bhd (BMD) today announced the cancellation of the Palm and Lauric Oils Price Outlook Conference & Exhibition (POC) 2020 which was scheduled to take place June 22-24, due to uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.

BMD chairman Datuk Muhamad Umar Swift said the decision was made in consideration of the health and safety of attendees.

“It is with sincere regret that we have to cancel this year’s POC. We have been closely monitoring the situation and assessed that this is the best way to proceed, given the uncertainties of the global pandemic.

“We are immensely grateful for the continued support shown by our participants, sponsors and partners,” he said in a statement today.

He added that those who wish for more information on the cancellation may contact the POC 2020 secretariat at +603 7727-8458 or e-mail [email protected]. – May 4, 2020, Bernama

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