KUCHING: Sarawak Plantation Bhd has recovered 2,000 hectares (ha) of oil palm area in encumbered estates in Mukah in central Sarawak for rehabilitation to boost fresh fruit bunch (FFB) production.
The company retakes control of these areas after it successfully negotiated win-win deals with local villagers, who disputed the land, via mutual agreements.
Last year, Sarawak Plantation recovered 1,200ha, in addition to 800ha taken back in 2018 after Ta Ann Holdings Bhd bought into and emerged as the single largest shareholder with equity interest of 30.45% in Sarawak Plantation.
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