Social Responsibility

The Stakeholders Engagement 2023 program held at Paya Bunga Hotel in Kuala Terengganu served as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration and exchange within the realm of sustainable forestry. With a primary objective to disseminate knowledge, raise awareness, and facilitate sharing sessions, the event brought together an array of participants including community leaders, government agencies, and various stakeholders invested in environmental conservation. Against the backdrop of Terengganu lush landscapes, the program ignited meaningful discussions, fostering innovative approaches and partnerships aimed at preserving and nurturing our invaluable natural resources for generations to come.

This briefing aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding in daily tasks related to forestry and worker safety, whether in fieldwork or office settings. It is also conducted as an annual training routine during the monsoon season, making use of the free time of staff who are unable to work in the field due to rain. The Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) briefing was delivered by Mr. Nik Nur Hafizi, Chairman of GPGOSH and OSH Manager of Pesama Timber Corporation, while the briefing on the Forestry Act and Forest Offence Prosecution Process was presented by Ms. W. Norakma W. Yusoff, Assistant Director of Legal & Prosecution, Terengganu State Forestry Department (JPNT).

The purpose of the PPO is to measure the extent of employees’ knowledge regarding the tasks carried out in the field. The management will analyze the results of this PPO and use them as a basis to design programs that can further enhance that knowledge.

As a key player in the timber industry, KPKKT was invited to participate in the Seminar on the Global Timber Index (GTI) for the Malaysian Timber Industry, held on 20 June 2023 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur. Organized by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities in collaboration with the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), the seminar aimed to provide deeper insights into the implementation status of the GTI Platform and its implications for the national timber industry. Malaysia is among the 74 member countries of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), comprising both producers and consumers of tropical timber. The ITTO is an intergovernmental body that promotes sustainable management and conservation of tropical forests, as well as the legal international trade of tropical timber and timber products.

A briefing session on strengthening forest harvesting practices was conducted with several contractors operating within KPKKT’s concession areas. Effective communication is essential in ensuring quality work and driving organizational progress. This briefing served to enhance existing work procedures, address arising issues, and broaden knowledge on compliance related to forest operations.

An integrity talk was delivered by Thinagaren a/l Vejian, Head of the Inspection & Consultation Unit, MACC Terengganu, providing exposure and explanation related to corruption misconduct in the company. The Anti-Corruption Pledge was also recited by all attendees, led by Mr. Suhairi Sulong, SGM of Permint Plywood Sdn. Bhd., and accompanied by all company heads under the GPB Group. The program also included a prize-giving ceremony presented by Dr. M. Zaki Hamzah, CEO of GPB, in conjunction with the 2022 Integrity Short Video and E-Poster Competition, in which KPKKT won Second Place for the Short Video category, and Ms. Nurul Saerah was selected among the Top 3 participants for the E-Poster category. Such programs are seen to have a positive impact and raise awareness among staff in carrying out daily tasks more efficiently and with integrity, towards driving the best standards of integrity.

This program was organized by the Malaysian Timber Certification Council in collaboration with the Malaysian Timber Industry Board and the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC). The program provided an overview of the experiences gained in the implementation of MTCS in Malaysia, as well as shared insights from other countries on forest certification practices. It also served as a platform to explore ideas on mainstreaming forest certification through greater acceptance by the industry in both global and domestic timber trade and markets.

A total of 20 participants from the KPKKT team attended this course to be applied in operations in sloping areas.

A total of 20 members from the KPKKT team participated in this course to apply the knowledge in operations within sloping areas.