From left: Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) chairman Tan Sri Dr. Ismail Bakar, JPG managing director Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, Johor Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip, Johor Corp president & CEO Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, PIJ Holdings Sdn Bhd managing director Abdul Malik Ismail, YPJ Holdings Sdn Bhd CEO Farizal Ismail, YPJ Plantations Sdn Bhd CEO Mohd Aznawi Mohd Samin and PIJ Plantations Sdn Bhd executive director Md Rozamusliadi Roslan.
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Plantations Group Bhd
has signed a memorandum of understanding with YPJ Plantations Sdn Bhd (YPJP) and PIJ Holdings Sdn Bhd (PIJH) to enhance cooperation and drive transformation in Johor’s palm oil sector.
Both YPJP and PIJH are Johor State Government-linked companies.
In a statement, JPG said the collaboration covers about 13,202 hectares under YPJP and PIJH.
The partnership will focus on improving plantation productivity through fresh fruit bunch (FFB) procurement and processing, sustainability advisory services with an emphasis on Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification, and the adoption of digital technologies, agronomic practices, and mechanisation.
Additionally, the partners will also explore centralised procurement of key inputs such as fertilisers, and implement training and upskilling programmes for plantation workers to support long-term growth.
According to Johor Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip, the signing of the MoU reflects a shared commitment to building an inclusive and resilient agribusiness ecosystem, particularly in the palm oil sector.
Representing Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi at the signing, Zahari said the collaboration not only strengthens corporate growth but also supports the state’s priorities in sustainability, digitalisation, and human capital development.
He added that the partnership’s strong focus on TVET and workforce upskilling would create quality job opportunities for Johor’s youth while advancing the state’s Green Deal agenda and positioning Johor as a leader in sustainable agribusiness.
Meanwhile, JPG managing director Mohd Faris Adli Shukery said: “JPG is committed to working closely with Johor state entities in building a more efficient and sustainable agribusiness ecosystem. By leveraging shared resources and expertise, we aim to enhance productivity, promote sustainable practices and uplift the capabilities of our plantation workforce. This partnership is a step forward in fostering collaboration that benefits the broader Johor agricultural sector.”
