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Ladang Cendana, Kemaman,
Terengganu
As at 31 March 2019, Ladang
Cendana’s mature areas totalled
117 hectares (FYE2018: 28
hectares). In tandem, volume of
FFB harvested increased to 1,147
MT from 158 MT last year. The
estate has again encountered
incidences of elephants raiding the
estate’s crops resulting in damage
to approximately 1,445 young
palms. This figure is however
significantly lower than 17,000
palms that were damaged last
year. A patrol team which was
constituted during
the year to monitor elephant
movement around the clock has
helped reduce the severity of the
encroachments due to the early
detection and increased field
guarding actions. Be that as it
may, all damaged palms have to be
replaced and in turn will inevitably
cause delays before they can be
harvested.
Ladang Bunga Tanjong, Jeli,
Kelantan
Rehabilitation works on 457
hectares at Ladang Bunga
Tanjong have completed and we
anticipated that the estate will
commence harvesting in this
current financial year. Replanting
works on 754 hectares which
commenced last year are still
on-going and expected to be
completed in this current financial
year. The initial harvest therefrom
is expected in FY2022/23.
Consistent with the Group’s policy
to work with and contribute
positively to the communities in
which we have operations, the
estate had successfully recruited
over 100 local workers from the
surrounding areas. Recruitment of
local workers will continue to be a
priority.
Construction of 8 new quarters
which can accommodate an
additional 64 workers is expected
to be completed in this current
financial year. Meanwhile, existing
quarters have been refurbished
and upgraded such that it can now
comfortably accommodate up to
50 workers.
Ladang Dabong, Kuala Krai and
Ladang Aring, Gua Musang,
Kelantan
Planting and development works
have been progressing well with
110 hectares and 396 hectares
have been planted at Ladang
Dabong and Ladang Aring
respectively. It is anticipated that
these estates will commence
harvest in this current financial
year. Regrettably, Ladang Aring
had also encountered incidences
of crop-raiding elephants resulting
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