Malaysian Palm Oil Board Act 1998 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part VIII · Repeal, Savings and Transitional
91. Continuance of use of name
Feedback & supportNotwithstanding sections 80 and 90, the Board may continue to use the names “Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia” and
“PORIM” for the purpose of maintaining goodwill or for any purpose the Board deems fit.
No other person may use the name “Palm Oil Research
palm oil
“palm oil” means oil, whether in crude or processed form,originating or extracted from the pericarp of the oil palm fruit, and includes oil, whether in crude or processed form originating or extracted from the kernel of the oil palm fruit;
Institute of Malaysia” or “PORIM” except with the prior written approval of the Board.
A person who contravenes subsection (2) shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit.