SPIRAL Study Visit
Carey Island: Upstream Palm Oil Supply Chain
Discover how palm oil moves from farm to mill in an accessible introduction to the entire sector.
SPIRAL STUDY VISIT - CAREY ISLAND
3 days, 2 nights
Carey Island, Selangor
USD $1,000 per person
Earlybird discount — USD $900 per person (before 4 September 2026)
Study Visit Overview
The Carey Island Study Visit is designed for participants who are new to the palm oil sector, or wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of the upstream supply chain.
Participants will explore different types of smallholders, commercial plantation operations, and the journey of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) through the supply chain.
Through direct dialogue with farmers and industry practitioners, visitors will gain a practical understanding of how sustainable palm oil is produced and managed on the ground.
Study Visit Highlights
Field visit to RSPO-certified independent smallholders
Introduction to WAGS & WAGS BIO regenerative transition model
Dialogue with Mah Meri indigenous community members
Understanding inclusive supply chain and traceability systems
Environmental & Landscape Context
Carey Island forms part of a broader mangrove ecosystem mosaic of national significance. These ecosystems provide coastal protection, nursery habitats for fisheries, flood mitigation, and biodiversity refuge for species such as the Sunda Pangolin, Silvered Leaf Monkey, and mangrove-dependent bird species.
Study Visit Programme
Day 1 (5/11/2026)
11am - Depart to KUL
2pm - Arrive in KUL
4pm - Check in at hotel
6pm - Welcome drinks and Study Tour briefing
7pm - Dinner
Proposed flight (CGK - KUL) — MAS: 11.10am | Airasia: 10.45am | Transnusa: 11am
Day 2 (6/11/2026)
7am - Breakfast
8am - Depart to POEC
9.30am -
Visit POEC
Briefing at POEC
Tour in experience center
Field Demo
12pm - Lunch at POEC
2pm - Visit Mangrove conservation area
4pm - Depart back to hotel
7pm - Debrief and dinner
Day 3 (7/11/26)
8am - Breakfast
9am - Depart to Kg Judah Carey Island
10am - Visit Smallholders - BIO vs Conventional vs non-RSPO
11.30am - Visit Dealer - Intan Hebat
12.30am - Lunch and dialogue with smallholders
2.30pm - Visit Mah Meri Cultural village
4pm - Depart back to KL
7pm - Farewell dinner and reflections
*Please note that the programme may change due to weather or unforeseen events.
Things to Take Note
Meals - Breakfast, Lunch and Evening tea break
Farm and community visits in Carey Island
Programme coordination and facilitation
Technical knowledge-sharing sessions
Accommodation
Transportation from KL to Carey Island
