FGV Holdings has invested RM350 million over the past three years to build and upgrade housing facilities for its plantation workers nationwide, it said in a press statement today.
The Group said the investment was part of its commitment to fulfilling the rights of workers to adequate housing.
FGV noted, thus far it has completed 27 projects in the regions of Kuantan, Bera, Muadzam, Temerloh and Kuala Lipis in Pahang; Semaring in Terengganu; Gua Musang in Kelantan; Trolak in Perak, Serting in Negeri Sembilan, Sampadi and Miri in Sarawak as well as Sahabat and Kalabakan in Sabah.
Apart from the 27 projects, the global agricultural and agri-commodities company said there are five ongoing projects, which are expected to be completed by the end of the year.
FGV group chief executive officer, Haris Fadzilah Hassan said, “We are pleased that the projects are on track despite a slight delay due to the Movement Control Order. This agenda remains a top priority despite the challenges we are facing in many aspects.”
“We recognise that our plantation workers are the backbone of the company and in this regard, we have been steadfast in taking concrete steps over the past several years to improve the amenities in our estates,” added Haris.
FGV operates 197 estates located throughout the Peninsula, Sabah, Sarawak and Indonesia mainly under FGV Plantation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. It also has other plantation companies including Pontian United Plantation in Sabah and Asian Plantations Limited in Sarawak.
FGV has also built community and prayer halls, recreation fields, sundry shops and various amenities for the benefit of its workers, the statement highlighted. – Oct 9, 2020
