Environmental and Biodiversity Policy

We are fully committed to sustainable development through protection of our environment and conservation of biological biodiversity ("biodiversity") through the implementation of environmentally sound measures in our operations:

• Comply to the environmental regulatory requirements specified in all applicable Laws in Malaysia, observe all International Treaties and Agreements to which Malaysia is a signatory and commit to the Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Forest Management Certification.


• To stay updated on the government implementations of the three United Nations Conference on Environmental and Development ("UNCED") based conventions, namely, Conventions on Biological Diversity ("CBD"), Framework Convention for Climate Change ("UNFCCC") and Convention to combat Desertification "CCCD") and be prepared to adhere any new guidelines and protocols.


• In line with the National Conservation Policy 2016-2025, the company is committed to conserve its b iological diversity, promote its sustainable use and ensure fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of biological resources in our management area.


• Practice sustainable management in the extraction of renewable natural resources with adequate measures to safeguard faunal conservation, water and river conservation and land and soil conservation.


• Avoid the unnecessary use of chemical pesticides and encouraging the use of environmentally friendly non-chemical method of pest management practices.


• Protect threatened and endangered species and their habitats. To carry out an overall wildlife assessment of the SFMLA area, including habitat evaluation, wildlife distribution and threats considerations.


• Conserve areas with special attributes such as cultural, ecological, economic or social attributes and maintain the ecological functions and integrity of the forest in accordance to the regulations:
  • Environmental Quality Act, 1974;
  • Forest Enactment, 1968;
  • Biodiversity Enactment, 2000;
  • Environmentat Protection Enactment, 2002;
  • Environmental Protection (Prescribed Activities) (Environmental Impact Assessment) order, 2005;


• Promote and protect the biodiversity and High Conservation Values ("HCV") development of biodiversity within our management area.


• Monitor and periodically review our environmental policy, operational standards, plans and programs to bring continuous improvements of environment and Conservation of Biodiversity in our operations.