24 May 2025, Sri Aman: SALCRA proudly celebrated a major milestone with the official commissioning of its first Kernel Crushing Plant (KCP), strategically located next to the Lubok Antu Palm Oil Mill 2 (LAPOM 2).

The opening ceremony was officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, the Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg.

This development marks a significant step forward in supporting the Sarawak Government’s goal of enhancing self-sufficiency in livestock feed production by making full use of oil palm by-products. In doing so, it contributes to reducing long-term reliance on imported feed.

The KCP is designed to process palm kernels into three key products: Crude Palm Kernel Oil (CPKO), used in various industrial applications; Palm Kernel Expeller (PKE), an important component in livestock feed; and Palm Kernel Shells (PKS), which serve as a renewable source of biomass fuel. This initiative not only promotes waste reduction, particularly of oil palm residues, but also creates value-added products for both local and regional markets.

The commissioning event was attended by a distinguished group of guests, including the Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak and Chairman of SALCRA, YB Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom; Deputy Minister YB Datuk Martin Ben; YB Datuk Malcolm Mussen; YB Datuk Francis Harden; Sri Aman Resident Officer Tuan Mahra Salleh; Permanent Secretary for M-FICORD YBhg. Datu Sirai Daha; SALCRA’s General Manager Tuan Joseph Blandoi; Deputy General Manager Encik Sikin Sentok; Members of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly; representatives from various government agencies; local councillors; community leaders; contractors and consultants; SALCRA’s Management Team; and land development participants.

SALCRA extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Organising Committee, led by Puan Maureen Tamin as Organising Chairperson and Encik Will Paul Bilun as Co-Organising Chairman, along with all contributors including the ground teams and choir, for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring the success of this important occasion.