The Smallholders Development and Transfer of Technology Unit (SCTTU) of PORIM was formed on 1st October 1992 with the main objective of improving and strengthening the oil palm extension services. Various activities have been planned to develop the oil palm industry particularly the smallholders sector which comprises 55% (46% organized and 9% unorganized) of the oil palm planted area in Malaysia. Emphasis is given to this sector because of the relatively poorer oil palm performance compared to the more established estates sector. But the service is also available to others.