[quix id='444' name='PENYERTAAN SALCRA DALAM HARI INTEGRITI DAN PSIKOLOGI PERINGKAT M-FICORD 2025']

15 Julai 2025, Kuching: Lembaga Penyatuan dan Pemulihan Tanah Sarawak (SALCRA) merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan dan terima kasih atas jemputan menyertai Hari Integriti dan Psikologi Peringkat Kementerian Industri Makanan, Komoditi dan Pembangunan Wilayah Sarawak (M-FICORD) 2025, yang telah berlangsung dengan jayanya pada 15 Julai 2025 di Hotel Hilton, Kuching.

Majlis penuh bermakna itu telah dirasmikan oleh Yang Berhormat Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom, Menteri Industri Makanan, Komoditi dan Pembangunan Wilayah Sarawak, dan dihadiri oleh pelbagai jabatan serta agensi di bawah naungan M-FICORD.

Antara pengisian utama ialah sesi menandatangani dan bacaan Ikrar Bebas Rasuah (IBR) yang diketuai oleh Setiausaha Tetap M-FICORD, Datu Sirai Daha, serta disaksikan oleh Timbalan Pesuruhjaya Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM) Sarawak, Encik Hasbilah bin Mohamad Salleh. Upacara tersebut disertai dengan penuh semangat oleh warga kementerian dan agensi yang hadir, sebagai simbolik komitmen bersama dalam membudayakan integriti dan ketelusan dalam perkhidmatan awam.

Seramai 20 orang warga SALCRA telah mengambil bahagian dalam program ini, yang bukan sahaja menyemarakkan nilai integriti dalam kalangan penjawat awam, malah memperkukuh hubungan dan kerjasama strategik antara agensi yang bernaung di bawah M-FICORD. Program yang padat dengan pengisian bermakna ini turut menampilkan pameran bertemakan integriti dan psikologi, selain ceramah inspiratif daripada wakil SPRM dan pakar kesihatan mental dari Hospital Sentosa Kuching. Para peserta diberi pendedahan mengenai pentingnya pemantapan nilai moral serta kesedaran kesihatan mental sebagai asas kepada kecemerlangan kerja dan kesejahteraan organisasi.

Penyertaan SALCRA dalam program ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan agensi dalam menyokong inisiatif pembudayaan integriti serta pembangunan psikologi warga kerja. SALCRA percaya bahawa persekitaran kerja yang beretika, telus dan berdaya tahan merupakan kunci utama dalam memacu kemajuan organisasi dan meningkatkan mutu penyampaian perkhidmatan kepada rakyat.

“Integriti Disemat, Psikologi Diperkuat” menjadi tema yang tepat bagi program ini, sejajar dengan aspirasi untuk membentuk organisasi kerajaan yang kukuh dari segi nilai dan daya saing mental serta emosi.

 [quix id='443' name='SALCRA PERKUKUH HUBUNGAN DENGAN KOMUNITI LUAR BANDAR DI PESTA SARATOK 2025']

12 Julai 2025, Saratok: Lembaga Penyatuan dan Pemulihan Tanah Sarawak (SALCRA) terus menunjukkan komitmen teguh dalam mendekati komuniti luar bandar dengan menyertai Pesta Saratok 2025 yang berlangsung meriah pada 12 dan 13 Julai di Dewan Masyarakat Saratok.

Sebagai salah satu daripada 16 agensi yang mengambil bahagian, penyertaan SALCRA merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif berterusan untuk meningkatkan kesedaran orang ramai mengenai peranannya dalam pembangunan tanah dan kemajuan ekonomi luar bandar.

Pesta dua hari itu berjaya menarik lebih 30,000 pengunjung, dengan pelbagai aktiviti menarik yang dianjurkan. Acara kemuncaknya, Regata Kalaka, telah berlangsung dengan jayanya dalam suasana penuh warna-warni dan kemeriahan.

Reruai SALCRA turut menjadi tumpuan ramai khususnya golongan muda, menerusi paparan maklumat bergambar, risalah interaktif dan aktiviti soal jawab berkaitan industri kelapa sawit. Selain itu, staf SALCRA yang bertugas turut memberikan penjelasan secara langsung kepada para pengunjung mengenai peranan agensi ini serta impaknya terhadap pembangunan komuniti luar bandar.

SALCRA merakamkan setinggi-tinggi penghargaan kepada Jawatankuasa Penganjur atas jemputan serta peluang untuk menyertai program pameran pembangunan ini. Kehadiran SALCRA bukan sekadar sebagai agensi pempamer, tetapi juga sebagai rakan strategik dalam pembangunan luar bandar yang membantu mengukuhkan jalinan kerjasama antara agensi kerajaan dan masyarakat setempat.

Tahniah turut diucapkan kepada semua pihak yang terlibat atas semangat dan kerjasama yang telah menyumbang kepada kejayaan penganjuran program ini. Penyertaan SALCRA dalam Pesta Saratok 2025 jelas mencerminkan aspirasi agensi untuk terus memperluaskan jaringan dengan masyarakat serta mengukuhkan peranannya sebagai pemangkin pembangunan tanah di Sarawak.

[quix id='442' name='FIELD IN ACTION - GROUP 7 SUPPORTS FFB & LOOSE FRUIT COLLECTION AT KEDUP 1 OIL PALM ESTATE']

11 July 2025, Serian Region: In a strong show of unity and dedication, 33 staff members from 11 departments and units at SALCRA Headquarters took part in a hands-on Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) and loose fruits collection programme at Kedup 1 Oil Palm Estate.

Led by Encik Vincent George, Team Leader of Group 7 from the General Administration and Quality Department, the initiative was part of an ongoing effort to strengthen collaboration and mutual understanding between HQ personnel and estate operations. The programme was jointly coordinated by the Human Resource Department and the Plantation Production Unit. Also present during the programme was the Plantation Advisor, Mr. Siang Mandaw, whose participation further demonstrated SALCRA’s commitment to fostering a collective and performance-oriented workforce culture.

The group was warmly received by Encik Baron Jonatan, Estate Manager of Kedup 1, whose support and smooth coordination helped ensure the success of the activity. This ground-level engagement is part of SALCRA’s broader strategy to enhance internal capacity, promote unity across departments, and build a deeper appreciation for estate-level challenges and operations.

The initiative reflects SALCRA’s ongoing commitment to operational excellence, guided by the principles of Resilience, Sustainability, and Profitability.

 [quix id='440' name='STRENGTHENING READINESS: E-INVOICE IMPLEMENTATION']

23 & 24 June 2025, Wisma SALCRA: In alignment with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia’s e-Invoice implementation, SALCRA continues to strengthen its internal preparedness to support compliance with national regulatory requirements through ongoing capacity building and inter-departmental collaboration.
On 23 June 2025, a practical E-Invoice Training session was facilitated by PCS Sdn Bhd, jointly organised by the Human Resource Department, Finance Department and the General Administration & Quality Department. A total of 33 participants from various departments and regional offices attended, focusing on the operational aspects of e-invoice integration within existing accounting systems.
This was followed by a strategic E-Invoice Implementation Briefing on 24 June 2025, facilitated by Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd and coordinated by the Finance Department. The session brought together 40 officers from SALCRA Headquarters and regional offices, covering system readiness, implementation planning, and alignment with the e-Invoice framework set by IRB.
SALCRA extends its heartfelt thanks to all facilitators, organising departments, and participants for your active involvement, teamwork, and shared commitment. Your positive spirit and contributions are instrumental in ensuring SALCRA's smooth and compliant transition.
These initiatives reflect SALCRA’s continued efforts to ensure a smooth, compliant, and well-coordinated transition in support of the Inland Revenue Board’s digital taxation framework, in line with our commitment to being Resilient, Sustainable and Profitable.

[quix id='439' name='SALCRA BLOOD DONATION DRIVE: Every Drop Counts, Every Life Matters']

6 May 2025, Wisma SALCRA: SALCRA successfully organised a Blood Donation Programme in collaboration with the Transfusion Services Department and Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital. The event took place at the Conference Hall, Level 5, Wisma SALCRA, Kota Samarahan, and saw encouraging participation from staff and members of the public.

The programme was coordinated by SALCRA’s Safety and Health Unit under the Directorate Department, who worked diligently to ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all attendees throughout the day. A total of 74 individuals registered for the programme, with 66 successfully donating blood. The blood collected was distributed across all major blood groups, including 20 donors for blood group A, 18 for group B, 5 for AB, and 23 for group O.

SALCRA extends heartfelt appreciation to all donors for their life-saving contributions. Their willingness to give not only supports those in urgent medical need but also reflects the organisation’s spirit of community and compassion. This initiative reaffirms SALCRA’s continued commitment to community wellbeing, in line with its motto: Resilient, Sustainable, and Profitable. SALCRA looks forward to organising future blood donation drives and encourages continued support in spreading hope—one drop at a time.

[quix id='438' name='JUNE ASSEMBLY : STRENGTHENING UNITY, SHOWCASING MILESTONE AND DRIVING ENGAGEMENT ']

9 June 2025, Wisma SALCRA: The teams gathered once again at SALCRA Headquarters for the June assembly—a valued opportunity to reflect on our collective progress and renew our commitment to excellence. The session began with the singing of the National and State Anthems, followed by SALCRA Maju performed by the Choir, a prayer, and monthly staff sharing, setting a positive and unified tone for the day.

In his remarks, our General Manager, Tuan Joseph Blandoi, extended heartfelt appreciation to all staff who contributed to the successful launch of SALCRA’s first Kernel Crushing Plant in Lubok Antu, officiated by the Premier of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari, on 24 May 2025. This landmark achievement represents a significant advancement in SALCRA’s operational capabilities and establishes a strong foundation for future growth.

With Sarawak Agrofest 2025 gaining momentum and the main event approaching in Bintulu, Tuan Joseph urged all teams to fully leverage this strategic platform to showcase SALCRA’s strengths, highlight our diverse product offerings, and strengthen relationships with stakeholders. He also stressed the importance of sustained focus, collaborative teamwork, a commitment to continuous learning, and unwavering dedication to excellence as we move forward together.

A highlight of the session was the official handover of the internally published Contract Administration Procedures and Guidelines for Works. The 217-page guidebook—developed by a dedicated team led by Encik Jeffery Stephen Beti, Plantation Development Manager —was formally presented by General Manager Tuan Joseph to four key departments: Technical Services and Engineering, Mills Corporate Office, Plantation Production Unit, and Plantation Development Unit. This handover marks a significant step towards enhancing contract management and operational governance across SALCRA. 

[quix id='437' name='SALCRA CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF ITS FIRST KERNEL CRUSHING PLANT IN LUBOK ANTU']

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.

[quix id='436' name='ADVANCING EXCELLENCE AND COLLABORATION : GM'S FIELD VISIT TO ULU SG. WAK, PAKAN']

13 May 2025, Sarikei: Tuan Joseph Blandoi, General Manager of SALCRA, recently led a pivotal field visit to the Ulu Sungai Wak development area in Pakan. The visit commenced with a detailed briefing by Encik Jeffery Stephen Beti, Plantation Development Manager, and was attended by key senior officers including the Plantation Advisor, Human Resource Manager, General Administration and Quality Manager, Acting Head of Participants Development, Transformation and Delivery Manager, Development Manager, along with representatives from the appointed contractor and both the Development and Community Development teams.

In his address, Tuan Joseph underscored the importance of cultivating strong, results-driven partnerships between SALCRA and its contractors. He emphasised that these contractors are not merely service providers but strategic allies, working collaboratively to achieve mutual goals. He also highlighted the vital role of community engagement in ensuring the long-term sustainability and success of the development, calling for proactive collaboration with local stakeholders.

Reaffirming SALCRA’s commitment to operational excellence, Tuan Joseph highlighted the importance of structured planning, effective implementation, and continuous performance evaluation. He emphasised that every phase of the project must be carried out with precision and closely aligned with the broader objectives of community-driven development. Expressing his satisfaction with the project’s current progress, he noted that it is ahead of schedule, which reflects the team’s dedication, strong coordination, and strategic planning.

The visit proceeded with an on-site review to evaluate the quality of implementation, assess the physical progress, and observe the effectiveness of collaboration at the ground level. Far from being a routine inspection, the session provided a valuable opportunity for open dialogue and reinforced the shared responsibility between headquarters, on-site teams, and implementation partners.

The visit affirmed SALCRA’s unwavering commitment to strategic collaboration, operational transparency, and inclusive development that delivers lasting impact for participating communities.

[quix id='435' name='SALCRA HEALTH RUN 1/2025 : NURTURING HEALTY SEEDS OF HEALTH']

10 May 2025, Sri Aman: SALCRA proudly hosted its first Health Run of the year at Lemanak Estate, SALCRA’s pioneering oil palm estate. This event marked the beginning of a series of activities leading up to SALCRA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2026, and was held in conjunction with the organisation’s 49th Anniversary.

The event was officiated by SALCRA’s Human Resource Manager, Tuan Alexander Wong, whose inspiring opening remarks and flag-off instilled a strong sense of unity and enthusiasm among all participants.

Organised by KRES, under the leadership of Chairperson Puan Maureen Tamin, and coordinated by Encik Charlemagne Joanes Jose, Area Manager for the Sri Aman Region, the run drew over 300 participants. The event featured seven exciting race categories, including a special segment for AJPLS runners, making it a day filled with camaraderie, determination, and celebration.

The Health Run not only promoted physical well-being but also embodied SALCRA’s enduring values of health, resilience, and community spirit.

Our sincere appreciation goes out to the Organising Committee, volunteers, and every participant whose energy and support made this event a resounding success.

[quix id='434' name='SALCRA FFB & LFC PROGRAMME 2025: TEAMWORK IN ACTION!']

28 April 2025, Jagoi OPE & Rimbas OPE : In a strong display of unity and commitment, SALCRA Headquarters staff are rolling up their sleeves and heading to our oil palm estates to officially kick off the Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) & Loose Fruit Collection Programme 2025.

Running from April to November 2025, this initiative brings together eight dedicated teams, each led by members of SALCRA’s Management Team. These teams will collaborate closely with estate personnel, working side by side to enhance the collection of FFB and loose fruits which is the two crucial components in improving estate productivity and reducing losses.

More than just a collection campaign, this programme embodies the spirit of hands-on leadership, teamwork, and a shared sense of responsibility across all levels of the organisation. It is a tangible demonstration of SALCRA's commitment to operational excellence, efficiency, and the empowerment of our field teams.

By participating directly in field operations, HQ staff are gaining firsthand experience of estate challenges and operations, fostering deeper understanding and stronger collaboration between departments. At the same time, this initiative is designed to raise awareness of best practices in fruit collection, promote accountability, and instill a culture of continuous improvement.

Together, we’re making a real impact - one fruit at a time.

This is SALCRA in action: united, proactive, and committed to excellence.