14 January 2025, Lundu: The opening ceremony of the AJPLS (Ahli Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Ladang SALCRA) Conference and SALCRA Appreciation Dinner 2025 recently took place at Bajo Training Centre drawing more than 1,000 participants. The attendees included AJPLS members, staff, subsidiaries, as well as senior officials from the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Rural Development of Sarawak (M-FICORD) and its associated agencies.

The event celebrated the achievements of SALCRA staff in 2024 and marked the official opening of the 7th edition of the AJPLS Conference. The conference was officially launched by the guest of honor, Yang Berhormat Dato’ Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom, the Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Rural Development, as well as the Chairman of SALCRA.

A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Outstanding Service Award to 55 staff, in recognition of their exceptional contributions and dedication to SALCRA's mission and goals over the past year. The awards acknowledged staff members who demonstrated outstanding performance in various departments, setting a high standard for excellence and commitment to the organisation.

The event also recognised the top performers within SALCRA’s operations for 2024. The Sri Aman Region was named the Best Region for its outstanding achievements in plantation management and development. Kedup 2 Oil Palm Estate was awarded Best Estate for its remarkable contributions to the overall productivity and quality of oil palm production. In addition, Bau Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd. (BAPOM) was recognized as the Best Palm Oil Mill within SALCRA, owing to its consistent excellence in mill operations and achieving superior results in efficiency and production.

These awards highlight the continuous improvement and commitment to excellence that drive SALCRA’s success in the oil palm industry, reinforcing the importance of teamwork and leadership across various regions and departments.

The ceremony was attended by numerous distinguished guests, including the Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Rural Development (Commodity and Rural Development), YB Datuk Martin Ben; Chairman of Saratok Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd., Yang Berbahagia Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat; Chairman of Bau Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd., Yang Berbahagia Datu Ik Pahon Anak Joyik; Permanent Secretary of M-FICORD, Yang Berbahagia Datu Sirai Anak Daha; Chairman of Serian Palm Oil Mill Sdn. Bhd., YB Tuan John Ilus; and Chairman of Sarawak Fertilizer Sdn. Bhd., Professor Dr. Tonga Anak Noweg.

The evening was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and teamwork within SALCRA, as well as its commitment to enhancing the oil palm industry in Sarawak.