IOI Group’s Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng is bullish on palm oil’s propects.


By LI WONG

IOI Group’s executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng — LOW BOON TAT/The Star

IOI Group’s executive chairman Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng talks about his personal journey as an industry veteran and shares some insight into the palm oil sector.

HE calls the oil palm trees his “girlfriends”, bought over the company that had earlier rejected his job application and knows the plantation business inside out.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

New exco names to be presented to Perlis Ruler
Muhyiddin’s resignation opens door for PAS to lead PN
Football meets family fun
Third-world mentality needs to change
Close call for couple in fiery crash
Royal Belum still the ‘hornbill capital’
Chinese tourists eyeing return visits to Sabah
Hadi eyed to lead Perikatan but alternatives in play
In a knot over optional necktie use in schools
New Year celebrations waste down 11% to 3.2 tonnes

Others Also Read