Plastics Forward: MPMA Sustainability Month 2026
Rules Have Changed. Have You?
Every Thursday in November 2026 | Virtual (Zoom) | Free to attend
The rules for plastics are changing fast. The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is now in force, carbon costs are reaching export markets through the EU CBAM, and Malaysia is moving towards mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by 2030. Brand owners are setting tougher targets for recycled content and recyclable packaging, and they expect their suppliers to keep up.
Plastics Forward: MPMA Sustainability Month 2026 is a four-part virtual webinar series by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA). It helps plastics manufacturers and the wider value chain understand what these changes mean and what to do next. Each session brings together policymakers, regulators, brand owners, material suppliers and industry experts to share practical insights you can act on.
Programme at a Glance
Session 1: The New Rules of Plastics
Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM
What EU PPWR and CBAM mean for Malaysian manufacturers and exporters, plus the latest on the Global Plastics Treaty, chemicals of concern in plastics, and Malaysia’s national plastics initiatives.
Moderator: Ms Wee Ching Yun, MPMA
Speakers include:
- Ms Reshmi Ravindran, Control Union Malaysia
- Dr Yasmin Yashodha, BumiDotEarth Sdn Bhd
- Ms Lea Dumagat, American Chemistry Council (ACC)
- Mr Ismafazil Ismail, PETRONAS Chemicals Group
- Mr Mohd Husaini bin Saidi, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
Session 2: Malaysia Means Business: EPR, Eco-Design and Your 2030 Deadline
Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 10.00 AM to 12.00 PM
A keynote on Malaysia’s EPR direction and 2030 timeline, followed by a panel of leading brand owners on what they will expect from their packaging suppliers as they go circular.
Moderator: Ms Fong Lai-Lyn, Messe Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Speakers include:
- Dr Margaret Kuyor, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT)
- Ms Tan Cheow Yam, Nestlé Malaysia
- Mr Khairul Anwar bin Ab Gahani, Coca-Cola Bottlers Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei
- Mr Liaw Hen Kong, Life Water Berhad
- Mr Junya Kikuhara, EX Research Institute Ltd Japan / Panasonic
Session 3: What Are You Making It From? The New World of Plastics Materials
Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 9.30 AM to 12.00 PM
A look at the materials shaping the future of plastics: the supply and price of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials, chemical recycling, fishing net recycling, and the bioplastics and alternative materials that are ready for use today.
Moderator: Ms Wee Ching Yun, MPMA
Speakers include:
- Mr Avdo Niksic - Nick, Ssessments Sdn Bhd
- Mr Syazwan Mokhtar, Nuplas Solutions
- Dr Gary Olden, Wells Performance Materials Ltd
- Mr Ansgar Diekmann, BioLogiQ
- Mr Tae Kyun Yoon, Green Whale Global
Session 4: Fund It. Report It. Reduce It.
Thursday, 26 November 2026 | 9.30 AM to 11.45 AM
Practical support for the green transition: ESG disclosure, sustainable trade, green financing for SMEs, decarbonisation and green incentives, solar energy for factories, and testing that proves your sustainable plastics perform.
Moderator: Ms Fong Lai-Lyn, Messe Worldwide Sdn Bhd
Speakers include:
- Mr Al Fadzriq Hamzah, Capital Markets Malaysia
- Mr Muhammad Hussein Abdullah, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
- Ms Nurainina Sabrina Idris, SME Corporation Malaysia
Programme and speakers are subject to change.
Who Should Attend
- Plastics manufacturers and converters
- Packaging suppliers and brand owners
- Recyclers and material suppliers
- Exporters to the EU and other regulated markets
- Sustainability, ESG, compliance and R&D professionals
- Government agencies, industry associations and researchers
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with MPMA and put your brand in front of Malaysia’s plastics industry. Three sponsorship packages are available: Circularity Champion (RM10,000), Circularity Catalyst (RM5,000) and Circularity Ally (RM2,500).
Enquiries
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