Sime Darby Bhd continues to innovate, pushing the palm oil agenda to the fore.

‘R&D has always been the cornerstone of Malaysia’s leading position in the palm oil industry,’ says Franki. — ART CHEN/The Star

 AMONG the pioneering plantation companies in Malaysia, Sime Darby Bhd still remains at the forefront of developments in the industry, particularly in research and development (R&D), sustainability and agro-management practices.

It was the first Malaysian firm to make the foray overseas to open plantations in Indonesia, and various innovations by the company over the years have been accepted as industry standards.