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The Group pays at least minimum
wage as required by law in the
countries in which the Group
operate and in no areas of
operation does minimum wage
varies by gender.
In FYE2019, an external consultant
was engaged to undertake a review
of and benchmark the Group’s
current remuneration structure. The
review was comprehensive, covering
all elements including base salary,
performance bonus, and long-term
incentives; to ensure that that the
Group’s salary opportunities are
market competitive and internally
equitable which in turn would
enable the Group to attract and
retain the talent it requires to
support long-term sustainable
growth as well as to help improve
and reinforce desired behaviours
and increase staff engagement. The
revised remuneration structure has
been approved by the Board and
would take effect in this current
financial year.
Employees’ wellbeing continues
to be of paramount importance
to the Group. During the year,
we organised a voluntary
health screening session for
our employees at Head Office
encompassing a full range of
tests including lifestyle analysis,
blood profile test and body
profiling assessment to identify
heart, lung and vital organ health
risks. Employees identified with a
particular medical condition would
then be referred to receive relevant
medical treatment. Talks were also
organised to raise awareness on
personal health issues and healthy
lifestyles.
PTNJL’s employee wellness is
managed through an on-site
clinic staffed by a full-time clinic
assistants. PTNJL also provides
free transportation for the workers’
children to nearby local schools.
There is also a crèche at the
estate which is subsidized by the
company that caters to the needs
of the plantation staff and workers.
The provision of these facilities has
enabled women to join PTNJL’s
workforce and to some extent
reduced the number of children
accompanying their parents to the
fields due to a lack of supervision
at home.
Employees are also encouraged to
participate in numerous activities
organized by Kelab Sukan Fima
and/or Badan Keluarga including,
among others, monthly Al-Quran
Tafseer classes, Tazkirah Ramadhan,
Ramadhan Iftar function, Hari Raya
Open House and potluck. Family
days, weekend retreats, sports
activities and festive gatherings
were also regularly organised at the
divisional level.
Community Contributions
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e believe in contributing
economically and socially
to the well-being of the
communities where we conduct
business. With businesses across
Malaysia and Indonesia, the Group
has a local footprint in many
communities.
Our approach to community
engagement is driven and managed
by our businesses to ensure value
is created in ways that best fit with
their operations and geographic
spread.
In Indonesia, PTNJL has set up
5 ponds in which various type
of freshwater fish namely tilapia,
kaloi, patin, keli and pacu are
bred and harvested. The ponds
are maintained entirely by
estates staff.
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Fima Corporation Berhad
(21185-P)
SUSTAINABILITY Report 2019