Call for Expression of Interest: Malaysia National Interpretation Task Force for 2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder (ISH) Standard

On behalf of RSPO Members in Malaysia, RSPO extends this expression of interest to seek members and stakeholders who are keen to be part of the Malaysia National Interpretation Task Force for the 2024 RSPO Independent Smallholder Standard. The National Interpretation (NI) process, as specified in the “RSPO Standard Operating Procedure for Standard Setting and Review (2020)”, allows the general RSPO Standards to be contextualised at a national level upon request by RSPO Member(s).

Composition of the Malaysia National Interpretation Task Force

Ideally, the Malaysia NI TF should comprise of at least 12 substantive representatives, or in a similar ratio by RSPO Membership category, as shown in the table below. The overall composition may be higher or lower in terms of total number of representatives, depending on the level of interest expressed by members and stakeholders to participate in the TF. However, the same ratio should be applied to maintain balanced and proportional representation. 

The number of representatives for each category is intended as a guideline, and the final decision is up to the NITF. In the case where there is a higher overall expression of interest to participate in one or two Membership categories above others, the potential TF members should decide within their constituencies on Substantive and Alternate representation, in order to maintain the expected ratio.

A substantive representative may decide to nominate a deputy (“Alternate”) who will participate only when the substantive member is absent from NI Task Force meetings.

The NI TF may consider inviting a number of technical experts to provide technical support for the group discussions. Relevant government representatives may also be invited, as well as other observers from relevant stakeholder organisations. Technical experts, government representatives, and all other observers have no decision-making power or vote in the process.

The deadline for submitting expression of interest is by close of business (COB) on Monday, 14 April 2025 (UTC +8).

If you wish to be part of the Malaysia National Interpretation Task Force, please send the following details to the following RSPO focal point for the Malaysia NI TF:

• Lydia Tan ([email protected])

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected].