Oil palms have a long history of human use. The oil contains a high level of saturated fats and can withstand the heat of extreme deep-frying and resists oxidation. It contains no trans fat, and the by-products from its production can be used as fuel. Soon after SALCRA came into operation in 1976, the Agency started its first oil palm plantation project – namely, the Lubok Antu Oil Palm Project. Oil palm plantations have remained SALCRA’s main activity, and it was through that which Sarawak’s rural communities were transformed into integrated land development programmes.
SALCRA’s development centres are currently located in 5 divisions, which are Kuching, Samarahan, Serian, Sri Aman, and Betong. The plantation projects are represented by 19 oil palm estates, covering an area of 53,397 hectares, stretching from Lundu District in the west, to Roban in the east. These are administratively divided in 4 regions, which are: Bau-Lundu, Serian, Sri Aman, and Saratok. Each of these regions is headed by an appointed Area Manager.
CONCEPT AND PROCEDURES
SALCRA has adopted an in-situ approach to its rural land development programme in Sarawak – the Agency brings projects to areas where communities of people already exist, instead of bringing people to projects. Read more...
IMPACT AND BENEFIT
As a leading Government Agency in rural land development, SALCRA’s main objective is to improve the long-term productivity and optimal utilisation of Native Customary Rights (NCR) via the development and development. Read more...
SUCCESS STORIES
SALCRA will continue to offer the schemes for oil palm agricultural activities, and offer a higher dividend to landowners. Read more...
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
As part of its efforts for sustainable development, SALCRA has taken measures to ensure that the organisation’s philosophies, goals, strategies and activities take into account the organisation’s impact on its stakeholders, the environment and the society as a whole. Read more...