Despite the success, it may be still a long way to go for Sarawak Plantation as it has so far recovered merely one-quarter of the planted areas under dispute with the villagers. There are still a further 6,400ha in the Mukah 1 and Mukah 3 encumbered estates to be taken back, according to executive director Datuk Wong Kuo Hea (pic).
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.
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