PETRA PERDANA BERHAD

372113-A

Enhancing
Sustainable
Development

PETRA-UNDP Mangrove Regeneration Community-led Environment Project,

A Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative
contents
1 Foreword
4 Project Summary
5 What Is The Project
6 How The Project Started
7 Why And How Petra Perdana Participated In The Environment Project
8 Extent To Which The Project Integrated Into The Core Strategy Of Petra Perdana
9 Petra’s HSE Awards & Accolades
12 Project Details
13 Environment Project: The Proponents
14 Activities Undertaken
18 Next Phase Of Implementation Activities
19 How The Company Tackled Some Of The Challenges
And Difficulties In Implementing The Environment Project
21 How The Project Evolved And What Were The Motivations Behind It
22 What Were The Outcomes/Benefits
23 Why Petra Perdana’s Environment Project Is Different From Others
24 What Some Stakeholders Say
25 Conclusion
27 Appendices
• Fact Sheet
• Quality Policy Statement
• HSE Policy Statement
• Newspaper Clippings & Other Publications
foreword

I applaud Petra Perdana Bhd for its efforts in undertaking the Mangrove
Regeneration Community-led Environment project in Terengganu. This
effort showcases the strong commitment by a private sector in promoting
sustainable development practices in the State.

I am particularly pleased with this initiative, and also all the support
organizations namely the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), University Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) and Setiu District Office, for
a number of reasons.

First, the project itself is in line with the State’s objective to eradicate
poverty in that it provides opportunities for the local communities an
alternative in sustainable living. I believe that the proposed set-up of a cooperative at the site would
benefit the local communities in the long term.

Second, through the project, we are able to promote bio-diversity of the mangrove vegetation, thus
providing new opportunities in fisheries and eco-tourism. This is an important growth sector, which the
State Government feels very strongly about.

I am also very pleased by the commitment shown by the local communities, which is critical towards the
success of the project in the long term. Given this commitment, the State Government is progressing to
gazette the area to ensure uninterrupted development in the area, thus benefiting the people in the long
term.

The State Government is also looking at ‘replicating’ the concept and approach of this project in other
sustainable coast and riverine locations in the State. This effort will fall within the ambit of the Terengganu
Riverine and Coastal Agency (TREVICOSTA) which has been tasked to take over the management of the
project.

Lastly, syabas to Petra Perdana Bhd., UNDP, UMT for their involvement in the community project, and the
rakyat of Kg. Saujana, Kg. Fikri and Kg. Gong Batu for their continued support and dedication towards the
success of the project.

“MAKING HISTORY, CREATING A CIVILIZATION”

‘TOWARDS THE CREATION OF AN ULUL ALBAB GENERATION’

Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh

17th December, 2007

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 foreword

At the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg

2002, there were many commitments made to protect biodiversity and
improve ecosystem management. These included: reversing the current
trend in natural resources degradation; the commitment to reduce
biodiversity loss by 2010; and to restore fisheries to their maximum
sustainable yields by 2015.

The critical importance of mangrove forests in providing ecological and

socio-economic benefits is widely recognized, especially after the Tsunami
tragedy in December 2004. For people living along coastlines, fishing and
other community livelihood activities are highly dependent upon the
continued existence of a healthy mangrove ecosystem.

In early 2006, as part of its corporate social responsibility portfolio, Petra Perdana Berhad entered into
partnership with UNDP, with the technical support from University Malaysia Terengganu, to help preserve
Malaysia’s biodiversity through the conservation and protection of mangrove ecosystems. The partnership
project, scheduled to span a period of two years, will benefit the community of Setiu in northern
Terengganu.

The project activities undertaken so far include training of the local community in awareness about the
mangrove ecosystem, establishing a nursery, replanting, conservation, and the formation of a community
Cooperative to promote sustainable livelihood. Women and children from the Setiu community have been
intimately involved in all the project activities. A Management Plan prepared by the Setiu community will
help ensure the long-term sustainability of the mangrove forest in this area. The State government of
Terengganu, which has also already provided generous financial support, will eventually take over the
management of the project.

Corporate social responsibility is a rapidly growing phenomenon worldwide. It is apparent that blending
environmental and social considerations into a business strategy not only makes good sense, but can
result in competitive advantage. UNDP is extremely encouraged by this exemplary commitment of Petra
Perdana Bhd to support Malaysia’s biodiversity conservation efforts, and at the same time contribute
towards the community development of low-income community, with appropriate gender sensitivity.

I would also like to thank the State Government of Terengganu, the Setiu District Office, University Malaysia
Terengganu, and in particular the communities of Kampung Fikri, Gong Batu and Saujana, for their
outstanding support.

Datuk Dr. Richard Leete

Resident Representative
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam

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foreword

The PETRA-UNDP Mangrove Regeneration Community-led Environment

Project is our first CSR initiative of its kind, and we are very pleased to have
worked with a number of organizations in making this project a key
sustainable initiative for the local communities in Kg Saujana, Fikri and
Gong Batu in Setiu, Terengganu.

I am extremely grateful for the support given by the UNDP, which has
been instrumental in the implementation of the project; Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu for providing the technical support; the Terengganu
State Government and, in particular, Menteri Besar YAB Dato’ Seri Idris
Jusoh for his support, encouragement and proposed infrastructure
development at the project site; the JawatanKuasa Kecil and Setiu District
Office in managing and expediting the activities at the ground level. To all, I wish to place on record my
sincere thanks and appreciation.

The project, which involves the replanting of mangrove saplings in the district of Pengkalan Gelap in the
Setiu district, is an environment project with focus on community development. The on-going activities at
the site, thanks to the commitment and support of the local communities, has made this project a ‘one-of
its kind’ not just in the state of Terengganu but in Malaysia as well.

In the course of implementation of the project, we were faced with various challenges. These were
constantly addressed through dialogue sessions and meetings with various stakeholders at the ground
level. However, I was heartened by the commitment and drive of the local communities in resolving issues
that arose occasionally. Needless to say, without their support, this project would not have been feasible.

Infrastructure development at the project site is now in its initial stages with the construction of the
information kiosk and extended boardwalk. We soon hope to establish a Cooperative to support the
business activities at the site.

I am confident that with the positive attitude shown by the various quarters, especially the local
communities, we can achieve a new benchmark in our drive to support CSR activities in the State of
Terengganu. I also take this opportunity to thank all those involved in the project, including our staff from
the Kemaman office, and encourage them to continue this initiative to ensure its long term success.

Tengku Dato’ Ibrahim Petra

Executive Chairman & CEO
PETRA PERDANA BERHAD

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 project
summary
Petra Perdana Berhad’s (“Petra Perdana” or
“company”) involvement in the ‘Mangrove
Regeneration Community-led Environment Project’
(“environment project”) together with the United
Nations Development Programme (“UNDP”) is a
new achievement and step forward in enhancing
sustainable development practices outside the
company’s business environment.
Conceived in late 2005 and implemented in April
2006, the environment project by Petra Perdana is
the company’s ‘first’ corporate social responsibility
(CSR) initiative, which integrates its core strategy on
Health Safety Environment (HSE) into the project.
The CSR initiative is also the ‘first’ mangrove
regeneration community-led environment project
of its type for the Terengganu State Government
and UNDP Malaysia.
Whilst serving to preserve the mangrove
ecosystem, promoting bio-diversity and sustaining
fishing activity, the project also includes a new
dimension on socio-economic development.
This posed an interesting challenge in terms of
introducing sustainable economic activities that
would generate supplementary income and
eradicate poverty for the local communities.
In essence, the environment project enhances the
quality of life, improves livelihoods and eradicates
poverty of identified communities (Kg. Fikri, Kg.
Saujana and Kg. Gong Batu) located along the Kg.
Pengkalan Gelap coastline in Setiu, Terengganu.
Given this, recommendations were made by Petra
Perdana and UNDP to include awareness
programmes at local schools, promote eco-
tourism, develop information and business kiosks
and establish a Co-operative to manage the
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economic activities. The Terengganu State
Government has endorsed these initiatives and
approved funds for infrastructure development at
the project site.
The environment project was also not without
challenges. However, given the foresight, some of
the potential issues were addressed at the onset of
the environment project. Challenges, such as the
community’s and State Government’s ‘buy-in’ were
addressed through interactive dialogue sessions,
discussions and awareness & education workshops.
The ‘buy-ins’ were critical in ensuring the success of
the environment project. Through interactive
communications, the local communities were
focused and were able to understand as well as
provide valuable insights on project logistics and
implementation. Most importantly, they had
become supportive of the environment project.
As a result, the implementation activities (e.g.
replanting exercises, nursery set-up, awareness
campaigns at schools) saw strong support from the
local communities and other key stakeholders. The
Terengganu State Government, initiated eco-
tourism proponents (construction of information
kiosk and boardwalk) and also gave its assurance to
gazette the project site, based on recommendations
by Petra Perdana and UNDP.
As observed from the on-going implementation
activities, strong support and participation by the
womenfolk was evident. Petra Perdana and UNDP
are now exploring new opportunities to promote
this potential under the ‘Women Empowerment’
programme. With structured skills, management
training and guidance, the womenfolk would be
tasked to manage the economic activities of the
environment project through a Co-operative, to be
set-up.
what is
the project
The project is called PETRA-UNDP Mangrove This would contribute positively towards the
Regeneration Community-led Environment Project National Biodiversity Policy, whilst ensuring
(“environment project”). environmental sustainability.

The environment project is designed to promote
sustainability of the local resources and conserve
the mangrove ecosystem through the regeneration
of mangrove forests as well as help create
sustainable livelihoods for the community.
Equally important, the environment project will
also have a positive impact on the livelihood of the
local communities, thus helping eradicate poverty.
The mangrove regeneration community-led
environment project was conceived in late 2005
and initiated in April 2006. It is expected to be
completed in mid 2008.

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HULU TERENGGANU

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 how the
project started

The Blueprint Environment Project: Site Selection

The Government of Malaysia has adopted
mangrove regeneration as a priority Environmental
Policy following the December 2004 tsunami
tragedy. Most of the regeneration efforts are
undertaken by the government on a large scale,
through the Forestry Department, almost
exclusively in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia
where the livelihood of the communities has been
affected.
The mangrove ecosystem is recognised as the
second most productive ecosystem in the world. It
provides a vital ecological function by trapping
sediments such as organic matters and
transforming them into nutrients that are in turn
used by the different organisms living in the
ecosystem. This supports the continued existence
of the fisheries stock that is utilised by communities
engaging in aquaculture activities.
After an in-depth study, it was decided that the
environment project be located at Kg. Pengkalan
Gelap, Setiu, a coastal estuary in Setiu, about 70km
north of Kuala Terengganu.
The site was selected for two (2) main reasons:
• The mangrove ecosystem was in a dilapidated
state. When rehablitated, it would contribute
towards the livelihood of the local
communities through the supply of fish stock.
There would also be opportunities in eco-
tourism to provide supplementary income for
the local communities.
• The Setiu district in Terengganu has been
identified as one of the poorest in the State,
and sustainable development activities here
would benefit the communities.

The mangroves of Terengganu are mostly small and

fragmented and are found in the protected waters
of estuaries and lagoons. Total mangrove area is
about 2,400 ha, amounting 0.4% of the total
mangrove area of Malaysia.

The most extensive mangrove areas are in

Kemaman with total area of 938ha. The district of
Kuala Terengganu has the least amount of
mangroves, due to industrial and other
development projects.

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why and how Petra Perdana
participated in the
environment
project

To rationalise Petra Perdana’s involvement in the CSR initiative, it is

important to understand the role of Health Safety Environment (HSE) in
the company’s operating culture and core strategy

About Petra Perdana

Petra Perdana, which is listed on the Main Board of
Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd, spearheads the Petra
Perdana Group of Companies (“Group”). Under the
stewardship of Tengku Dato’ Ibrahim Petra
(Executive Chairman & CEO), the Group provides
offshore marine and integrated brown field services
for the upstream oil and gas industry. With
experience spanning nearly two decades, the
Group has successfully undertaken and completed
various integrated brown field projects for oil majors
like ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia
Inc., Talisman Malaysia Limited, Nippon Oil
Exploration (Malaysia) Limited, Sarawak & Sabah
Shell, PETRONAS Carigali and others.
(See Appendix -1, Fact Sheet)
The success of the Group’s engagements with oil
and gas majors is attributed to the following:
- Experienced & competent management team
- High standards of quality assurance & quality
control (See Appendix -2, Quality Policy Statement)
- Health Safety & Environment practices which
is benchmarked against international
standards
- Established track record (since 1988)
- Close proximity of the Group’s service facilities
to oil and gas majors (Kemaman-East Coast,
Peninsula Malaysia, Miri-East Malaysia and
Labuan-East Malaysia)
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 extent to which the
project integrated
into the core strategy of
Petra Perdana
Health Safety Environment (HSE)

The environment project is premised on the core

components of HSE, which forms part of Petra
Perdana’s core business strategy.

HSE is an integral part of the Group’s operating

culture. It is a business process that has been
integrated into all operating levels to ensure the
safety of personnel, equipment and property.

The reason is:

• The Group operates in a high-risk, sometimes

hazardous work environment at onshore and
offshore oil & gas facilities (in Peninsula and
East Malaysia)

• The Group’s operations can impact its

stakeholders i.e. employees, clients, vendors,
local communities and other target groups

As part of its business process, the Group

continuously enhances all HSE practices to ensure
sustainability. Here, the Group’s HSE Policy serves as
a guide for all HSE practices in the following areas:
(See Appendix -3, HSE Policy Statement)
• Identifying and implementing new HSE
methodologies and technologies
• Promoting HSE culture amongst employees
and 3rd parties (clients, vendors, local
communities)
• Maintaining ‘zero’ incidents, injuries and
accidents at all its work places.
To further emphasise, the Group’s HSE practices are:
• Benchmarked against international standards,
and exceed regulatory requirements
• Audited by oil majors, prior to award of
contracts and during project implementation
• Based on Terms of References of the following
regulations:
- Occupational Safety & Health Act, 1994
- Environmental Quality Act, 1974
- Factories & Machinery Act, 1967
In essence, HSE is an important core
strategy and business process that
ensures sustainability and long-term
growth to benefit stakeholders* in
the environment in which the Group
operates.
* (Stakeholders include employees, shareholders, clients,
financial & investment communities, vendors,
government, regulators, principals/partners and local
communities)

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Petra’s
HSE awards
& accolades
For its role in and commitment to HSE, the Group has been accorded numerous awards dating back 2000.

Year Type of Award Awarded By Description

2007 Plaque PETRONAS MLNG Tiga Recognition of contribution in

achieving 10 million manhours without
‘Lost Time Injury”

2006 Certificate of Appreciation Sarawak Shell / For achieving four million manhours
Sabah Shell Petroleum without ‘Lost Time Incident’ for
Company TMMHuC Project

2006 Certificate of Appreciation Sarawak Shell / For achieving one year Free
Sabah Shell Petroleum ‘Lost Time Incident’
Company

2006 Letter of Appreciation PETRONAS Carigali Early delivery & without compromising
quality standards in fabrication of
select components for the Ledang-
ANOA Dev Project

2006 Certificate of Appreciation PETRONAS LNG & MLNG In recognition of HSE achievement and
Dua contribution for zero ‘Lost Time Injury’
for 2005 / 2006

2006 Congratulatory Plaque Shell Exploration & For achieving One Year without ‘Lost
Production Time Incident’ for the TMMHuC
Project

2005 Certificate of Appreciation PETRONAS Carigali For a successful and early Samarang
start-up without ‘Lost Time Incident’

2005 Congratulatory Plaque Shell Exploration & For achieving 1 Year & 4 million man
Production hours without ‘Lost Time Incident’

2005 Certificate of Appreciation Shell Exploration & Excellent Healthy, Safety & Environment
Production performance & achieving One Million
Exposure Man Hours without ‘Total
Reportable Case’ Incident for TMMHuC
Project

2005 Certificate of Appreciation Shell Exploration & Excellent Health, Safety &
Production Environmental Performance & achieving
Two Million manhours without
‘Recordable Injurious Incident’ for
TMMHuC Project

2005 Contractors Safety ExxonMobil Contractors Safety Recognition “Grand

Recognition "Gold Award" Award” for Safety Excellence

2005 Award PETRONAS Carigali For achieving 2.3 million manhours

without ‘Lost Time Injury’ for the
Yetagun Phase III Project

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 Year Type of Award Awarded By Description

2004 Grand Award ExxonMobil Contractors Safety Recognition for

Safety Excellence in 2004

2004 Certificate of Appreciation PETRONAS Carigali Plant shutdown at PMO Offshore

Platforms & Onshore Terminal during
Shutdown without ‘Lost Time Incident’

2003 Congratulatory Plaque PETRONAS Penapisan For Achieving 7 Million Safe Manhours
Melaka without ‘Lost Time Injury’

2002 Gold Award PETRONAS Carigali In recognition of Excellent Health,

Safety & Environment achievement

2003 Gold Award ExxonMobil In recognition of Excellent Safety

Performance with zero ‘Lost Time
Injury’ & zero ‘Total Reportable
Incident’ in the Retrofits Project (2002)

2002 Congratulatory Plaque PETRONAS Penapisan For achieving 3 million manhours

Melaka & Malaysian without ‘Lost Time Injury’
Refining Company

2002 Appreciation Plaque PETRONAS Carigali & For successful completion of ANGSI
ExxonMobil Phases I & II Project

2001 Congratulatory Award PETRONAS Penapisan For achieving 2 million safe manhours
Melaka & Malaysian without ‘Lost Time Injury
Refining Company

2001 Letter of Appreciation Sarawak Shell Achieving one year without “Lost Time
Injury” for Bintulu Plant

2001 Letter of Appreciation Sarawak Shell Exceptional Healthy, Safety &

Environment performance & helping
achieve 16 years without ‘Lost Time
Incident’ (Bintulu project)

2001 Certificate ExxonMobil Free ‘Lost Time Injury’ for consolidated

engineering and construction services

2000 Award PETRONAS Penapisan For achieving Zero ‘Lost Time Accident’
Melaka in the PSR-2 Phase 3 Turnaround in
October 2000

2000 Award Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd In commemoration of 10 Million

manhours worked without
‘Lost Time Injury’

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Petra Perdana’s Criteria for Participation
In essence, the Group’s core strategy in HSE was the
criteria used for Petra Perdana’s participation in the
environment project. All of the company’s CSR
initiatives shall display/promote one or more of the
following criteria:
• Health
– Promote Health in a sustainable manner
• Safety
– Promote Safety in a sustainable manner
• Environment
– Preserve the Environment in a
sustainable manner
(Note: Environment is universal. It may be represented in its
ecological or business perspectives)
The environment project fulfils Petra’s HSE Criteria.
It will enhance the mangrove ecosystem in that it
will:
• Serve as natural trapping and purification
zone for water-borne pollution, thus removing
Health hazards
• Provide a Safety ‘net’ by absorbing the
onslaughts of the Northeast monsoon, thus
minimising damage to property and
livelihood
• Promote biodiversity, whilst eliminating soil
erosion and providing an ecologically stable
and sustainable Environment
Whilst fulfilling Petra Perdana’s HSE Criteria, the
environment project will create a positive impact
on the wellfare and socio-economic aspects of the
local communities. This includes:
• Opportunities to help generate
supplementary income for the local
communities through a series of ‘pro-business’
activities
• Helping the womenfolk of the environment
project play a more proactive role through the
introduction of a ‘Women Empowerment’
programme.
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 project
details

Project Partners & Support Organisations

The initiators and promoters of the environment

project are Petra Perdana and UNDP. The PETRA-
UNDP collaboration was conceived in an effort to
establish strong cooperation with the Terengganu
State Government and Setiu District Office in Site Assessment & Mangrove Species
expediting the bureaucratic processes involved
and facilitating ground level activities of the
After a thorough assessment of suitable sites for
environment project.
the environment project in Setiu, Terengganu by all
stakeholders involved i.e. UNDP, Petra Perdana,
UNDP is the United Nations' global development
Terengganu State Government, Setiu District Office,
network, advocating for change and connecting
representatives of the local communities and UMT,
countries to knowledge, experience and resources
an eight (8) hectre site in Kg Pengkalan Gelap, Setiu
to build a better life. UNDP has a presence and
in Terengganu was selected.
track-record in supporting national development
efforts in more than 160 countries. Its current
The environment project
priority is to help all countries achieve the
will entail the planting of
Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
the mangrove species
UNDP Malaysia is able to conceive a community
Rhizophora apiculata,
development project based on its knowledge and
commonly known as Bakau
expertise to build capacity in sustainable
Minyak and will involve
development.
about 150 families from
three main villages: Kg. Fikri,
Today, the PETRA-UNDP collaboration enjoys the
Kg. Saujana and Kg. Gong
support of its other partners, namely the
Batu.
Terengganu State Government and Universiti
Malaysia Terengganu (UMT, formerly known as Kolej
Universiti Sains & Teknologi Malaysia).
The Beneficiaries – Local Community
UMT, which was invited to provide consultancy and
About 150 families from three (3) main villages Kg.
technical support, is currently involved at the
Fikri, Kg. Saujana and Kg. Gong Batu are involved in
advisory capacity for all stages of project
the project and are expected to benefit from the
implementation.
long-term development of the environment
project.
Environment Project Funding
As the project is very much interactive and
community-driven, all dialogue and consultations
The environment project enjoys financial support
involved the representatives or Jawatankuasa Kecil
from various organisations. Apart from the initial
(JKK) of the three (3) main villages and the Setiu
funds (seed money) of RM200,000 from Petra
District Office.
Perdana, the UNDP also contributed USD25,000. As
the project progressed, the Terengganu State
Government had approved funds of RM500,000 for
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environment project:
the proponents

The environment project includes the sustainable use and

production of the mangrove ecosystem resources; preliminary
assessment; implementation of awareness and education
programmes; mangrove forest restoration and the
development of a management plan. As the environment
project progressed, there were also opportunities for ‘pro-
business’ initiatives to be explored.

Awareness and Education Programme Sustainable Utilisation and Production

The awareness and education programme was
drawn up to instill knowledge and enhance
understanding of the mangrove ecosystem at all
levels of local government and local communities.
This will in turn empower and enable the local
government and local communities to contribute
towards the management of this ecosystem.
The programme will highlight the benefits and
values of mangrove ecosystems, the services they
provide and the benefits of a sustainable approach
to development through seminars, workshop, field
visits, youth camps and the media.
In addition to the restoration of the mangrove
ecosystem, the environment project included
sustainable use and production of mangrove
ecosystem resources. The aim is to diversify income
sources and improve the financial security of local
communities. In addition to the existing economic
activity of fishing, other economic activities can be
explored and developed, including eco-tourism
and small cottage industries.
Development of a Management Plan

The environment project will indirectly seek to

Mangrove Forest Restoration (Replanting)
A programme was developed for mangrove
restoration based on the conditions of the
mangrove forests as identified in the preliminary
study. The communities in the area will be included
to restore the ecosystem and to monitor progress.
provide the local communities, the Terengganu
State Government and the Setiu district office an
avenue to dialogue and to participate in the
management planning process of the mangrove
ecosystem. Through this intervention, the local
communities will be able to communicate with the
local planning authorities, which will in turn
contribute to a sustainable management of the
mangrove ecosystem in the future.

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 activities
undertaken
Launch of the Environment Project
The environment project was officially launched by
YAB Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, Menteri Besar of
Terengganu on 9 April 2006. Following the launch, a
tour of the mini exhibition was conducted. The mini
exhibition displayed various mangrove produce
from ecosystem and handicraft items. The Menteri
Besar ‘planted’ the first mangrove sapling to signify
the launch.
Awareness and Education Programme
Apart from workshops and on-going dialogues,
presentations were also made to various
organisations to create greater awareness of the
environment project.
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• National Awareness
At the national level, the environment project
has been gaining the support and recognition
of the Economic Planning Unit, Securities
Commission (SC) and Institut Integriti Malaysia
(IIM). A presentation on the Petra-UNDP
environment project was made during a
seminar, “SC-UNDP Best Practices on CSR”, in
July 2006. The IIM also highlighted the
environment project in its recent publication,
“Corporate Social Responsibility – Our First
Look,” on 29 May 2007.
• Workshops and Training Sessions
A series of workshops and training sessions
were conducted involving more than 80
members of the local communities and the
JKK. The workshops were designed to create
better understanding on the importance and
long-term benefits of sustainable
development practices in the mangrove
ecosystem as well as building capacity to
implement nursery, replanting and
monitoring the integrity of ecosystem in the
area. The workshops also taught participants
on the techniques of planting mangrove
saplings.
The representatives of the local communities
were also brought on study visits to Penang to
obtain a better understanding of the
mangrove regeneration activities undertaken
by the Penang Inshore Fishermen Welfare
Association.
• On-going Dialogue Sessions

On-going dialogue sessions between all the

stakeholders (UNDP, Petra Perdana,
Terengganu State Government, UMT and local
communities) were held to address issues as
well as streamline the direction on the ‘way
forward’. The dialogue sessions will be an on-
going initiative.

Mangrove Forest Restoration (Replanting)

Under mangrove forest restoration, nursery setup

and replanting exercises were undertaken. The mangrove saplings will also be sold to
other similar projects in the neighbouring
• Nursery Set-up states. The Terengganu Forest Department has
agreed to purchase saplings from the local
To ensure a constant supply of healthy communities for its replanting exercise
saplings for the on-going mangrove throughout the state.
replanting exercises, a nursery for the
mangrove saplings was set-up at the site.
Supervised by UMT, plans are also underway
to increase the capacity of the nursery, whilst
maintaining its financial feasibility.

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 • Boardwalk

The boardwalk, which was initially constructed

over the mangrove project site, will undergo
continuous expansion throughout the project
site. The main purpose of the boardwalk is to
enable tourist, visitors, school children and
other stakeholders to observe and appreciate
the mangrove ecosystem at ‘close range’. It
• Replanting Exercises also serves as a tool to promote eco-tourism
activities.
Since the launch, four (4) replanting activities
involving the local communities, Petra
Perdana staff, UNDP, State Government and
Setiu District Office were held. Approximately
5,000 mangrove saplings have been planted
to-date.

‘Pro-business’ Activities

As part of Petra Perdana and UNDP’s efforts to

generate supplementary income for the local
communities, the following initiative have been
undertaken. They include:

• Information/Education Kiosk

The recently constructed information/

education kiosk will help create greater
awareness and promote eco-tourism at the
project site. The construction of the kiosk is
part of the infrastructure development by the
State Government.

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Awareness Campaign at Schools
An awareness campaign involving school children
was conducted at the project site. The aim was to
create greater awareness amongst school children,
who would be the ultimate beneficiaries of the
current sustainable development practices.
About 50 school children and teachers from
Sekolah Kebangsaan Kampung Fikri and Sekolah
Kebangsaan Kuala Setiu including Petra Perdana
staff, UNDP, JKK, Setiu District office participated in
the replanting exercise.
As an incentive to promote environment
conversation and formation of Environmental
Clubs or Kelab Alam Sekitar, Petra Perdana
contributed RM3,000 to each school. This will
encourage students to undertake various
environment related activities, such as drawing and
art competitions, study tours, participate in
replanting activities, etc at the site.
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 next phase of
implementaion
activities
Continued Mangrove Forest Restoration
(Replanting)
More mangrove forest restoration activities will be
undertaken over the next couple of months. The
target is to re-plant approximately 10,000
mangrove saplings over the next 8 months at the 8
hectre project site.
Gazettement of Project Site
At the present moment, discussions are underway
with the Terengganu State Government to gazette
the project site as a ‘protected area’ to ensure the
livelihood and long-term success of the
environment project. The State Government has
given its assurance.
Management Plan
The stakeholders are also closely working with the
State Forestry Department on the development of
a management plan for the mangrove ecosystem
in the area. This will enable the local communities
and the government agencies to continuously
monitor and sustain the ecosystem, which will help
to protect the productivity of the local’s fishing
farm as well as generate sustainable livelihood for
the people.
‘Pro-business’ Activities
The next steps of ‘pro-business’ activities will cover
detailed and strategic approaches in eco-tourism
opportunities, the set up of the cooperative
business plan and women empowerment
programme.
• Eco-tourism Opportunities
The stakeholders are also in discussion with
major tour operators to bring foreign tourists
to the environment project site to promote
and contribute towards economic activites.
The visit (by tourists) will also enable them to
participate in the replanting exercises. This
initiative would be undertaken by the Co-
operative, to be set-up.
• Co-operative and Business Plan
The Terengganu State Government has
agreed to the proposal for the set-up a local
Co-operative to continue the project
initiatives after the role of the project initiation
and promoters ceases. The Co-operative will
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carry out the recommendations under the
business plan for the sustainable livelihood
activities, that is being developed, under the
stewardship of the Setiu District Office. Some
of the areas of focus would include: sale of
consumable fishery, products from the
mangrove ecosystem, sale of non-
consumable fishery by-products (e.g.
handicrafts), sale of mangrove saplings from
the nursery, sale of educational and eco-
tourism products and services.
• Women Empowerment Programme
Clearly evident, from the on-going initiatives, is
the passion and commitment by the
womenfolk towards the environment project.
More than 75% of the family members of the
local community involved in the awareness and
education workshops, nursery and replanting
exercises were women.
This is encouraging and a positive way
forward towards gender equality. Both Petra
Perdana and UNDP are of the view that this
shall form the basis to introduce a ‘Women
Empowerment’ progamme. The programme
will be skewed towards economic activities of
the environment project.
Under the ‘Women Empowerment’
programme, womenfolk who display strong
commitment and desire in the environment
project, and those representing the three
villages shall be selected and provided with
sufficient skills and management training. The
objective is to enable them to operate and
manage a Co-operative, to be set-up.
The Co-operative will manage the mangrove
nursery, market fishery produce, create
handicraft items and promote eco-tourism
activities.
It is envisaged that the State Government use
the ‘model’ Co-operative and emulate its
functions in other parts of the state.
how the company tackled
some of the challenges and
difficulties in implementing
the environment project
Some of the challenges faced during the
preliminary and implementation stages of the
environment project included:
At the Initial Phase
• Identifying a Suitable Site
Tests had to be conducted to ensure the right
soil composition that suited the Bakau Minyak
mangrove species. After consultations with
the representatives of the local communities,
a suitable site was identified at Pengkalan
Gelap, Setiu, Terengganu.
• Terengganu State Government ‘Buy-in’
To secure the ‘buy-in’ from the Terengganu
State Government, a series of discussions
including presentations (on benefits of the
environment conservation project, identifying
districts for project implementation, funding
requirements, and so forth) were made to the
Steering Committee, which was specifically
formed to review the environment project.
The Steering Committee, headed by the
Director of State Economic Planning Unit,
comprised various state government
departments, government agencies, Petra
Perdana and UNDP. Currently, it is proposed
that the Director of the newly set-up
Terengganu Riverine Coastal Authority, lead
this committee.
Recognising its value and impact on the
environment and local community, the State
Government endorsed the environment
project. The State Government pledged
RM30,000, and later increased its allocation for
infrastructure development for the
environment project. The Terengganu State
Government is now progressing to gazette the
site.
• Local Community ‘Buy-in’
Getting the local community buy-in was
critical to the success of the project. As this
was the ‘first’ mangrove regeneration project
in the state and the ‘first’ community-based
environment project in the east coast of
peninsular Malaysia, there were no yardsticks
or benchmarks.
Following a series of awareness and education
programmes, the local communities and
representatives were not only convinced of
the project but were also determined to
ensure its success. Today, the project is very
much community-driven.
At the Implementation Phase
• Destruction of Existing Mangrove
Vegetation
Due to the demand for Bakau Minyak in the
building sector, mature trees were often cut-
down by unsuspecting intruders, thus resulting
in the destruction of the mangrove vegetation
at certain sites within the project area.
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 With on-going awareness and education
workshops, highlighting sustainability issues
and its long-term values, this destruction
eventually diminished and finally ceased.
• Destruction of Saplings by Animals
During the implementation stage (after re-
planting activities) a vast number of saplings
were devoured by animals. Since the project
site is easily accessible by road, animals are
often found wondering into the vicinity of the
project site.
• North-East Monsoon
This issue was highlighted during the series of
dialogues sessions and was resolved with the
erection of fences at certain parts of the
project site that was easily accessible.
Constant Threats
• Residential & Industrial Development
Development activities pose a constant threat
to the mangrove ecosystem. Although the
mangrove ecosystem is intricately designed to
withstand the onslaughts of pollution,
excessive effluents from soil erosion could
destroy its bio-diversity and cause the ecology
of the ecosystem to be disrupted or
destroyed.
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Although there is very little study on this
threat, every effort is being taken by Petra
Perdana and UNDP and its co-partners of the
environment project to ensure that
development does not harm the mangrove
ecosystem of the environment project. The
Terengganu State Government recognises this
threat and is mindful of the development
activities at the project site. Development
activities if at all, shall be implemented in a
controlled manner and in strict compliance to
safeguard the mangrove ecosystem.
The periods between November and February
are most sensitive to the environment project
as the onslaughts of the North East Monsoon
could lead to destruction of the mangrove
ecosystem. This will be a constant threat until
such time the saplings are about four years
old when they will then be able to withstand
the onslaughts of the drastic weather
conditions.
As such, efforts are underway to ensure that
there is sufficient stock of saplings for
mangrove re-planting activities and the re-
planted saplings are thoroughly reinforced to
withstand the adverse weather conditions.
how the project evolved
and what were the
motivations behind it

Positive Mindsets In fact, the local communities consider the

Critical to the success of the environment project
was the participation of the local communities. It
was encouraging to note that the local communities
took a very keen interest in the project, from the
initial stages. This positive mindset is a strong
motivating factor that would result in the overall
success of the environment project. It also sets the
foundation for Petra Perdana and UNDP to introduce
new programmes (‘Pro-business’ activities).
The participation by the representatives of the
three (3) villages at all dialogues and discussions on
site selection, challenges faced, etc. and the
participation of the 150 families in the three (3) re-
planting exercises held to-date, were encouraging.
environment project as a means of restoring the
environment they depend on for their livelihoods,
so that they could continue to use mangrove forest
products whilst benefiting from the ecological
function of the mangrove forest. As such, most of
the activities focus on how to increase the
sustainable livelihood activities of the local
community.
One of the elements in this environment project
that evolved from the initial idea was the gender
dimension. Given Petra Perdana’s belief in gender
equality and UNDP’s efforts to promote gender
equality and woman empowerment, the ‘Women
Empowerment’ programme was introduced under
the ‘next phase of implementation activities’.

Given the positive development, the Menteri Besar

of Terengganu has requested the project site be
declared a protected area and gazetted. The
process is underway.

The State Government is also using the

environment project as a potential tourist
attraction where all activities are implemented with
the involvement of the local community. This
initiative fits well with the poverty reduction policy
pursued by the Terengganu State Government.

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 what were the
outcomes/benefits
The local communities will benefit as the project
will enable them to participate actively in the
conservation and management of the mangrove
ecosystem, which is an integral part of their
community.
The benefits to the local communities include the
enchancement of their livelihood activities through
fishing, mangrove product extraction and eco-
tourism.
On eco-tourism, the local communities will work
with tour operators to create specialised tours on
mangrove regeneration and preservation.
The Terengganu State Government will benefit
through the increased awareness of the local
communities on the need to sustainably manage
the mangrove ecosystem. This will enable the State
Government to better manage these resources
through greater participation from the local
communities.
In addition, the results from the restoration and
community development outcomes can be
considered a “best practice” that can be
incorporated into the State’s planning processes,
and be used as a tool for managing the mangrove
forests in Terengganu.
A major policy impact for the Terengganu State
Government is that such projects can be used as a
poverty reduction strategy.
There was also a proposal by the Terengganu State
Government to set-up a ‘living laboratory’ by UMT
to undertake research & development activities at
the site.

Best Practices

National Level

Upon completion of all the outputs for the project, the local community will then be able to work
with the forestry department with the support of the Terengganu Riverine and Coastal Agency or
TREVICOSTA to provide best practices in mangrove ecosystem management for other similar
communities in Malaysia. This includes receiving visitors from other local communities as well as
developing a publication on the project.

International Level

The project was also used as best practices by UNDP’s Asia Pacific Regional office to promote
poverty reduction within environmental conservation initiatives. The project was featured in the
‘Compendium of Good Practices’ on achieving the Millennium Development goals and reducing
Human Poverty publication – Nov 2006. This compendium, which is used as a benchmark for
development projects, is widely distributed in countries within the Asia Pacific region.

See Appendix 5 – Compendium of Good Practices - UNDP

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why Petra Perdana’s environment
project is different from others

1
2
The environment project involves targeted groups/stakeholders for
more tangible benefits

3
It provides a multi-dimensional perspective on development –
combining environment conservation and socio-economic
enhancement

4
It creates sustainable long term benefits rather than a ‘one-off’
benefit or outcome

It will empower womenfolk of the local communities to undertake

socio-economic activities

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 what some
stakeholders say
“We congratulate Petra Perdana on its maiden CSR initiative. It is heartening to know that more local
corporations are realising the importance and benefits of corporate social responsibility and playing a
positive role in contributing to society.

Petra’s choice of project in conserving the mangrove ecosystem was aptly selected. What sets apart this
project from the rest is the involvement of womenfolk from the local community. We believe the success
of this Mangrove Regeneration Community-led Environment Project will spur more community-led
programmes to be implemented in the near future.”

Nik Affendi Jaafar

Senior Manager, Public Relations Dept, Employees Provident Fund

“It is always delightful to read about environment friendly projects with renewable themes. Delight turns
to pride when we become part of the project. As a stakeholder in the company, it is most encouraging to
know that in addition to the bottom line, communal priorities are as equally important.

The Petra Perdana – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mangrove Regeneration
Community-led Environment Project is one such project. A lasting legacy for future generations.”

Steven Chou
Chief investment Officer, Commerce Life Assurance Bhd

“The PETRA-UNDP Mangrove Regeneration Community-led Environment Project is an excellent initiative to

improve the quality of life in the state of Terengganu. It provides manifold socio-economic opportunities
to develop skills and capacity, involve the local stakeholders in this state, and at the same time, conserve
the environment.

I am sure that the partnership between Petra Perdana and UNDP will benefit the local community in many
ways.

Irene M. Dorner
Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

“Petra Perdana’s Mangrove Regeneration Community-led Environment Project at Pengkalan Gelap is

progressing well, thanks to all the on-going support by all the parties and authorities concerned. The
project, through the support by Petra, UNDP, UMT and State Government, would serve to create and
provide economic opportunities for the communities, whilst promoting environment awareness.

To increase further visibility and showcase the successes of the project, the communities could also
organise roadshows in an effort to promote similar initiatives in other parts of the state and country.
Syabas to Everyone!"

Ahmad Faidhirhisham bin Abu Hashim

Manager, Petra Resources Sdn Bhd, Kemaman, Terengganu

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conclusion
In conclusion, the environment project
demonstrates how an environmental conservation
project coupled by socio-economic development
activities can contribute significantly towards
poverty reduction. It should be noted that
although the mangrove regeneration project is an
environmental conservation project, the issue of
poverty reduction had become a priority in the
project’s agenda.
The entire work plan for the project was devised
with the participation of the local people and the
outcome of the project is focused on what the
people would like to achieve in the long run. A
committee comprising of the local communities,
the Foresty Department and TREVICOSTA will be
entrusted to manage the project on both the
conservation economic aspects.
Through participatory discussions, capacity
building initiatives and direct involvement through
the restoration activities, the local communities will
be empowered to speak and influence the way the
mangrove ecosystem is being managed. This will in
turn provide the local community with a greater
sense of ownership through the active
participation in the decision-making process as
well as the activities that will be carried out on the
ecosystem.
In a nutshell, the PETRA-UNDP partnership has
provided a ‘solution’ to the Terengganu State
Government to sustainably manage the mangrove
ecosystem in the Setiu District, which could lead to
a major Policy impact on poverty reduction. This
has led to both the state and federal governments
providing additional funding, especially for
infrastructure development at the project site.
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 APPENDIX 1
fact sheet
Petra Perdana Group
of Companies
INTRODUCTION
PETRA PERDANA BERHAD (“Petra Perdana”), which
is listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia
Securities Bhd (“Securities Exchange”), provides
offshore marine services for the upstream oil & gas
(O&G) industry. It spearheads the Petra Perdana
Group of Companies (“Group”).
PETRA ENERGY BERHAD (“Petra Energy”), which is
part of the Group and which was recently listed on
the Main Board of the Securities Exchange,
provides integrated brown field services for the
upstream oil and gas industry. Petra Perdana owns
64.62% equity in Petra Energy.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Petra Resources Sdn Bhd (“PRSB”) was formed in
1988 to provide a host of services for the upstream
oil and gas industry. In the same year, PRSB became
a licensed vendor to PETRONAS.
Over the years, PRSB systematically developed its
resource capabilities in the brown field sector of
the industry, and successfully secured significant
contracts from ExxonMobil, Talisman Malaysia,
Nippon Oil Malaysia, Sarawak Shell, Sabah Shell and
PETRONAS Carigali.
To support PRSB’s brown field work, Petra
Fabricators Sdn Bhd (“PFSB”) was incorporated in
April 1997. Petra Fabricators is primarily involved in
equipment packaging & fabrication work.
64.62%
Petra Perdana Berhad
Offshore Marine Services
In 1995, Petra Perdana Bhd was incorporated as
part of a strategy to strengthen the Group’s
domestic and regional presence. In 2000, the
company acquired the equity stake of PRSB and
PFSB, and was listed on the 2nd Board of the
Securities Exchange. The company’s listing was
transferred to the Main Board in January 2003.
In 2004, and in line with the continuing growth and
expansion of the upstream oil and gas industry,
Petra Perdana expanded its business profile to
include offshore marine services.
In 2005, Petra Energy Bhd was incorporated and
subsequently assumed equity control of PRSB and
PFSB. The company was listed on the Main Board of
the Securities Exchange in July 2007.
The synergy of the Group’s business activities in
offshore marine, brown field capabilities and
fabrication work augurs well for the long term
growth prospects and has positioned Petra
Perdana as one of the leading integrated service
providers for the upstream oil and gas industry in
the country. This synergy would enable oil majors
to benefit in terms of quicker turnaround,
improved efficiency and competitive pricing.
Expansion into the upstream O&G industry will
undoubtedly be the mainstay of the Group’s
activities, thus enabling the Group to realise its
aspirations as a preferred ‘One-stop’ Integrated
Service Provider for the upstream O&G industry.
Petra Energy Berhad
Integrated Brown Field
Services
PETRA PERDANA BERHAD PETRA ENERGY BERHAD

Petra Perdana currently owns and operates 23
marine vessels comprising anchor handling towing
supply (AHTS) vessels, accommodation & work
barges, workboats, platform supply vessels and fast
crew boats. The vessels are deployed in local,
regional and international waters.
Under the company’s Fleet Expansion & Renewal
programme, the company will continue to acquire
and dispose vessels to meet its internal and market
requirements. The company also announced the
acquisition of seventeen (17) new vessels, which
will be delivered over the next one to three years.
Petra Energy provides integrated brown field
services in the following disciplines:
• Top-side Major Maintenance Hook-up
Commissioning & Construction
• Engineering, Maintenance & Manufacturing
• Equipment Packaging
• Fabrication of Process Equipment
• Oil Field Optimisation

CORPORATE INFORMATION CORPORATE INFORMATION

(PETRA PERDANA BHD) (PETRA ENERGY BHD)

Listing Transfer Main Board, Bursa Malaysia Listing Main Board,

(January 2003) Bursa Malaysia (July 2007)

Authorised Capital RM500 million Authorised Capital RM500 million

Issued & Paid-up RM148.8million Issued & Paid-up RM97.5million

Capital Capital

Incorporated Private Ltd. Co. Incorporated Private Ltd. Co.

(December 1995) (16 December 2005 as
Portfolio Hitech Sdn Bhd and
Converted Public Ltd. Co. (July 1997) changed its name to Petra
Energy Sdn Bhd on 1 June
Previous Listing 2nd Board, Bursa Malaysia 2006)
(August 2000)
Converted Public Ltd. Co. (24 July 2006)
APPENDIX 2

quality
policy
statement

PETRA PERDANA GROUP OF COMPANIES

QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT

It is the PETRA Perdana Group of Companies’ (“PETRA”) policy on Quality to maintain an
optimum quality system, planned and developed in relation to the management functions, to
ensure that facilities are available to sustain the quality of our products and services. In this
context, the Executive Management’s program for continuous improvement will enable
PETRA to regularly review its performance based on the policy objectives.

Our commitment to Quality is reflected in our objectives to:

• Supply quality parts, components and equipment at internationally competitive prices

• Provide all phases of mechanical engineering work meeting clients’ specifications
• Perform defect-free work at all times
• Understand the full specifications and intended requirements of our clients
• Comply with or exceed the requirements of our clients, if necessary

with particular emphasis on Quality Assurance Standard ISO 9001 Certifications.

PETRA is in the business of manufacturing parts and components for mechanical and
rotating equipment, maintenance, fabrication, construction, design engineering, installation,
testing and commissioning services for the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and related industries.
The nature of our business requires strong emphasis on expertise, capability, reliability,
safety and quality.

Thus, PETRA is committed to providing services that add value and contribute towards the
success of our clients and business performance.

As part of our commitment, the management shall ensure that the policy on Quality is
understood, implemented and maintained at all levels of business operations within PETRA.

________________________________
YM TENGKU DATO’ IBRAHIM PETRA February 2005
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN / CEO
PETRA PERDANA BERHAD (372113-A)

The Petra Perdana Group of Companies is involved in the oil & gas industry, and spearheaded by Petra Perdana Berhad
APPENDIX 3

HSE
policy
statement

PETRA PERDANA GROUP OF COMPANIES

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT POLICY STATEMENT

It is the PETRA Perdana Group of Companies’ (“PETRA”) Health, Safety and Environment
(HSE) policy to perform work in a manner that protects the health and safety of employees,
contractors and the general public, preserves the quality of the environment, and prevents
damage to property. It is also the policy of Petra Resources Sdn Bhd to comply with the
applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, practices, and PETRA’s policy on HSE.

PETRA has established the following criteria in achieving the policy objectives:

• HSE is prioritised in all of PETRA’s business operations

• The health and safety of PETRA employees, its customers, the public including
environmental conservation issues are critical factors that are taken into consideration in
the planning and execution of all work activities undertaken by PETRA.

• Proactive implementation in identifying, eliminating or minimizing incident and

environmental exposures taking into account technical, practical, social, economic, and
public-policy considerations.

• Accomplishing efficient work processes by ensuring employees are medically fit and
competent through health and medical screening programs; providing adequate
supervision and awareness; training and skill development programs.

• Keeping abreast of developing technologies and processes as well as the statutory and
mandatory requirements on HSE in preventing untoward incidents and upholding the
preservation of the environment.

• HSE is a line management responsibility where all levels of management are

accountable.

• Stewardship of HSE performance and Key Performance Indicators must ensure above
the line compliance.

• Conducting independent audits for verification HSE status and the level of compliance.

• Provide recognition of HSE achievement by employees.

________________________________
YM TENGKU DATO’ IBRAHIM PETRA February 2005
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN / CEO
PETRA PERDANA BERHAD (372113-A)

The Petra Perdana Group of Companies is involved in the oil & gas industry, and spearheaded by Petra Perdana Berhad
APPENDIX 4 New Sunday Times – April 11, 2006

newspaper
clippings &
other
publications
 Berita Harian – April 12, 2006 (Edisi Timur)

Hutan paya laut bakal

destinasi pelancongan
PERMAISURI: Kerajaan negeri memperuntukkan RM30,000 untuk membina kemudahan fizikal menjadikan hutan
paya laut di Kampung Pengkalan Gelap, dekat sini sebagai kawasan terpulihara untuk rekreasi, pendidikan dan
pelancongan.

Malah kerajaan negeri turut mendapat sokongan daripada syarikat pembekal perkhidmatan minyak dan gas bersepadu,
Petra Perdana Bhd (Petra) yang memperuntukkan RM150,000 untuk tujuan itu.

Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, berharap penajaan Petra itu akan menjadi pemangkin kepada sokongan daripada
syarikat korporat dan badan bukan kerajaan.

Beliau berkata, matlamat program tidak akan tercapai dalam masa satu atau dua tahun kerana ia memerlukan usaha
berterusan dalam mendidik masyarakat sekitar serta menjalankan aktiviti penanaman semula spesies paya laut

Katanya, program pemuliharaan hutan paya laut di Setiu khususnya di Kampung Pengkalan Gelap turut mendapat
kerjasama Kolej Universiti Sains dan Teknologi Malaysia (Kustem) serta Program Pembangunan Pertubuhan Bangsa-
Bangsa Bersatu (UNDP).

"Larangan menjalankan aktiviti di kawasan pemuliharaan hutan paya laut akan dilakukan secara berperingkat bagi
memberi kesedaran kepada penduduk tempatan yang mungkin berasakan aktiviti harian mereka terganggu," katanya
selepas melancarkan projek pemuliharaan paya laut di Kampung Pengkalan Gelap, dekat sini, kelmarin.

Hadir sama Pengerusi dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Petra, Tengku Datuk Ibrahim Petra; Rektor Kustem, Profesor Datuk
Dr Sulaiman Mohd Yassin dan Wakil Tetap UNDP di Malaysia, Dr Richard Leete.

Idris berkata program pemuliharaan alam sekitar berkait rapat dengan agenda pembangunan negeri dan ia adalah
sebahagian daripada komponen pengurusan sumber lestari.

Beliau berkata kecantikan alam sekitar juga adalah komponen penting dalam industri pelancongan Terengganu
berteraskan alam semula jadi, tradisi dan warisan.

Katanya, saiz hutan paya laut di Terengganu adalah kecil berbanding di Pantai Barat iaitu hanya berkeluasan 2,000
hektar.

Manakala di Setiu, katanya keluasan hutan paya laut yang masih belum terusik adalah kira-kira 400 hektar dan tertumpu
di sekitar Pulai Che Him, Pulau Besar, Pulau Che Hamid, Pulau Wan Embong, Kampung Penarik, Kampung Pengkalan
Gelap, Kampung Telaga Pandan dan sekitar Lagun Gong Batu.

"Kepentingan hutan paya bakau dapat dilihat daripada terma baru yang digunakan kini iaitu paya laut kerana kehadiran
spesies pokok seperti bakau, api-api, nipah, buta-buta, gelam dan tengar.

"Ia juga menggambarkan hubung kait yang penting antara hutan paya ini sebagai sebahagian ekosistem marin yang
besar.

"Malah sistem hutan paya laut menjadi penyumbang kepada ekonomi masyarakat tempatan melalui aktiviti penangkapan
kerang dan lokan," katanya.

Bagaimanapun, Idris berkata, kawasan paya laut kini semakin susut akibat pembangunan berleluasa dan pembukaan
penempatan baru selain penebangan pokok bakau dan aktiviti ekonomi.

FAKTA
• Projek pemuliharan paya laut membabitkan penanaman spesies bakau `Rhizophora apiculata' atau lebih dikenali
sebagai bakau minyak.
• Keluasan projek - antara dua hingga tiga hektar di Pengkalan Gelap.
• Kampung terbabit - kampung Fikri, Saujana dan Gong Batu
• Fungsi hutan paya laut - turas semulajadi untuk pengaliran sedimen dan nurtien kepada hidupan marin.
 Berita Terengganu Online – 12 April, 2006

Setiu Perintis Program

Pulihara Paya Laut
Oleh: Aida Abd Rahman

Menurut Dato’ Seri Idris lagi, kawasan paya laut yang gagal
dipulihara disebabkan pembangunan berleluasa dan
pembukaan tempat baru boleh mengakibatkan kesusutan dan
kemusnahan hidupan semula jadi.

Katanya, kita mungkin kehilangan kawasan pembiakaan ikan,

ketam nipah, lokan dan kerang serta kehilangan pokok nipah
yang boleh menghasilkan pelbagai produk seperti rokok
daun, gula manisan, atap nipah, bubu dan arang kayu.

Beliau berkata, sambutan penduduk dengan usaha murni ini

Menteri Besar, Dato' Seri Idris Jusoh menanam anak pokok bakau minyak gimik
pemuliharaan paya laut di Setiu.
amat positif dan Kerajaan Negeri bekerjasama dengan
Kustem bagi merangka pelan tindakan sepatutnya bagi
mengelakkan penentangan penduduk apabila kawasan hutan
paya laut diwartakan daripada sebarang kegiatan dan sumber
pendapatan mereka.

“Terima kasih dengan usaha bersepadu semua pihak,

Setiu menjadi daerah perintis Program Kemasyarakatan
Pemuliharaan Hutan Paya Laut bagi mengekalkan alam
semula jadi untuk tujuan rekreasi, pendidikan dan
pelancongan di negara ini.
Syarikat pembekal minyak dan gas bersepadu, Petra Perdana
dan United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
menyediakan peruntukan RM150,000 bagi tujuan tersebut.
terutama Petra Perdana, UNDP dan Kustem, selain berharap
penduduk kampung terus memberi sokongan bagi
memperoleh manfaat atau pulangan jangka masa panjang
daripada pengekalan hutan paya ini,” katanya.
Unit Komunikasi Negeri

Sebagai penghargaan terhadap usaha usaha murni Petra

Perdana yang bekerjasama dengan UNDP dan Kolej Sains
dan Teknologi Malaysia (Kustem), memulihara kawasan itu,
Kerajaan Negeri memperuntukkan RM30,000 bagi
pembinaan fizikal dalam usaha menjadikan kawasan hutan
paya laut di Kampung Pengkalan Gelap, Setiu sebagai
kawasan yang terpelihara untuk tujuan rekreasi, pendidikan
dan pelancongan.

Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Idris Jusoh, berkata program

pemuliharaan alam sekitar berkait rapat dengan agenda
pembangunan negeri dan memerlukan komitmen semua
pihak bagi menjayakannya. Penyampaian replika cek bernilai RM150,000 kepada UNDP oleh PETRA
Perdana Berhad

“Banyak program melibatkan alam sekitar yang tidak mampu

dilakukan Kerajaan Negeri jika tidak disertai sokongan pihak
swasta seperti Petra Perdana dan UNDP sebagaimana hari
ini,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar selepas Majlis Penyerahan
Cek dan Pelancaran Projek Pemuliharaan Paya Laut, di
Kampung Pengkalan Gelap, Setiu, semalam (9 April).
Khazanah bernilai yang ada di dalam kawaan paya
laut yang perlu dipuliharakan.
 The Star – April 13, 2006

New Straits Times – April 22, 2007

Resource Magazine Volume 14.1 – 2006
The Edge Malaysia – June 5, 2006
The Edge Malaysia – September 18, 2006
Berita Harian – April 28, 2007

EarthWatch:
It isn’t just a swamp thing
The nursery where bakau minyak and bakau kurap saplings
are nurtured is located in front of the mangrove swamp.
Never mind the mud-streaked face, aching back
and a good two hours of baking under the
scorching sun. Some east coast villagers have
never been happier trudging in mud to show
theirplant some faith in the future of mangroves.
NANNY Che Minah Ambak normally cares for
schoolchildren but once a year, she goes to a different
kind of nursery where she wades through knee-high
mud and dirties herself silly.
The last time she did this was on one fine Saturday
morning last month on the coast of Pengkalan Gelap,
Setiu, Terengganu.
Together with some 50 villagers, she engaged in the
backbreaking task of planting mangrove saplings on
an eight-hectare plot of swamp. Hundreds of bakau
minyak and bakau kurap saplings, transferred from
the mangrove nursery, were planted in holes dug a
metre apart in the swamp.
Through word of mouth, 51-year-old Che Minah had
grasped more than a hint of understanding on how
mangroves contribute to the livelihood of the local
community, most of whom are fishermen.
She knew she and the others have been entrusted with
an important role.
The fishermen’s yield from the sea depends
considerably on the mangroves, which are breeding
grounds for juvenile fishes, prawns and crabs, she
said.
Another local, handyman Ahmad Abu Bakar, 49,
added that mangroves prevent erosion of the
shoreline and minimise the onslaught of tsunamis.
Since last year, the villagers at Kampung Saujana,
Kampung Fikri and Kampung Gong Batu in Setiu
had been roped in to participate in a mangrove
regeneration community-led environment project.
Where fish and prawn farms used to sit on this stretch
of depleted mangrove forest, the area today bears
signs of a rebirth.
More than 60 villagers planted around 2,000 saplings
in June last year and have been monitoring their
progress ever since.
The project was mooted by the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), with funds from
oil and gas company Petra Perdana Bhd and technical
assistance from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
(UMT).
New Straits Times – May 26, 2007
Along the way, the state government lent its support.
However, it was the locals who took the project to
heart by displaying keen interest and mobilising the
project with their highspirited commitment.
This year, turning up in droves to plant another batch
of saplings, they showed their spirit had not waned
even the slightest.
Returning the sun’s beaming rays with a toothy grin,
Che Minah chatted excitedly about the villagers’
fruits of labour dotting the vast expanse of swamp
laid before her.
"We started planting at 8am during low tide. It isn’t
as hard as it seems. Actually, it’s a whole lot of fun.
Working with friends takes the chore out of the task.
Villagers in Setiu, Terengganu, not only engage in the
replanting of mangroves but will continue to monitor and
manage the project site.
"I’m glad to be involved in this meaningful project,"
she said.
Judging by the locals’ enthusiasm and technical
know-how, it is hard to imagine that just a little more
than a year ago, this same group was the biggest
sceptics.
Calling the task absurd, futile and a total waste of
time, the villagers laughed off UNDP’s proposal to
regenerate the mangroves nearby.
"Mangroves of all plants! I’d never heard of people
planting mangroves," Ahmad recalled his first
reaction to the idea.
"Many of my neighbours and friends were equally
baffled why mangroves needed replanting."
Weaving through this confusion and trying to
convince the locals to undertake the project were the
UNDP and UMT.
The project’s technical adviser, Associate Professor
Sulong Ibrahim, from UMT, said in order to convince
the locals, awareness programmes and nursery
management workshops were organised.
They also sought the help of the head of the Gong
Batu Village Safety and Development Committee
(JKKK), Abdul Manaf Ahmad, to reach out to the
villagers.
It was not easy persuading them to accept the idea
but a surprising turnaround ensued after an
understanding had been forged.
UNDP’s resident representative for Malaysia,
Singapore and Brunei, Dr Richard Leete, lauded the
locals’ passion and dedication.
"The idea was to build partnership among the private
sector, state government and community.
Eventually, ownership and commitment from the
locals were born out of this partnership.
"This spells the recipe for success. Imagine, if we had
brought in contractors to do the project, it would have
been a one-off job, with no progressive
development," he said.
Indeed, much has been achieved in the past year.
From having to import mangrove saplings from
Kelantan to watching them being eaten up by
wandering goats, the locals have initiated efforts to
collect saplings from local trees and build fencing
around the site.
Next on the list are plans to sell saplings to the
Forestry Department, expand the project site to 12ha,
gazette the area, set up an information centre nearby
and a co-operative to manage the mangrove site.
This is not just any environment project where the
locals are roped in to help, said Tengku Ibrahim Petra,
Petra executive chairman and chief executive officer.
"It’s a project which ensures the long-term livelihood
of the community by incorporating sustainable
development practices.
"From day one, we have tried to engage the locals
beyond a short-term partnership.
Tengku Ibrahim Petra is
happy with the villagers’
commitment to the project.
"It’s important for them to take charge of the
programme. I’m happy they have shown so much
commitment."
More than commitment, faith is what the Setiu
residents have displayed. After all, they will only see
the results of their efforts many years down the line.
Still, it is a comforting thought to know these swamp
"owners" will continue to replant, protect and
monitor their charges — all for the betterment of their
future livelihood and, of course, nature.

Schoolchildren take part in
mangrove forest project
By: Sean Augustin
SETIU: Clutching their mangrove saplings the primary
schoolchildren raced into the knee-deep water, eager to plant
them along the shoreline. This is the point of yesterday’s
event under the UNDP and Petra Perdana Bhd ( Petra )
Mangrove Regeneration Community Serving Project at
Pengkalan Gelap - getting the children involved.
The United Nations Development Programme and Petra
intend to turn the site into a statewide information centre for
schools by next year, to create awareness of the importance of
the mangrove forest.
UNDP resident representative for Malaysia , Singapore and
Brunei Darussalam Dr Richard Lette said: "It's vital school
children understand the importance of the mangrove and its
sustainability. Without them, we're finished. In a sense they
are like the saplings we are planting here today (Friday) to
ensure that the mangrove is not destroyed completely."
He told reporters after launching the programme that lately
there has been an increased interest in the environment,
especially in schools, adding that primary school pupils from
Kertih have visited the site to learn about the mangrove forest.
NST – 20 November, 2007
Sixty pupils from Sekolah Kebangsaan Kuala Setiu and SK
Kampung Fikri Terengganu took part in Friday’s programme.
Some 2,000 saplings from two different species - the
Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora mucronata - were
planted in the second phase of the community project.
Petra Executive chairman and CEO Tengku Datuk Ibrahim
Petra said the community initiative launched last year, has
received an encouraging response from the residents from the
three villages taking part - Kampung Gong Batu, Kampung
Fikri and Kampung Saujana.
"But that is not enough. We always speak of sustainability
and one of the ways to attain it is through the children," he
said, after handing out donations of RM3,000 to each schools
to form environmental clubs.
The mangrove replanting project is funded by Petra Perdana
Bhd, an oil and gas service provider, and supervised by
UNDP with technical support from Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu. The project, also supported by the state
government, seeks to replant an area of three hectares with
mangrove.

Perah keringat tanam semula
bakau
IBRAHIM Petra (kiri) bersama sebahagian murid sekolah
daerah Setiu menanam anak pokok bakau pada Projek
Kemasyarakatan Pemuliharaan Paya Laut Petra-UNDP di
kampung Pengkalan Gelap.
Program pelihara khazanah hutan paya
laut semai kesedaran di kalangan pelajar
PERMAISURI: Kepentingan dan kesedaran
dalam memulihara khazanah hutan paya laut
terutama dalam menanam semula bakau
sebagai benteng hakisan, ribut dan ombak
serta sebagai kawalan pemuliharaan
biodiversiti kini diperluaskan kepada murid
sekolah di kawasan berhampiran laut.
Ia bagi memastikan kepentingan memulihara
alam sekitar terutama dalam memastikan
khazanah hutan paya laut terutama bakau terus
disemai di kalangan pelajar.
Untuk itu Program Pembangunan Pertubuhan
Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (UNDP) kerajaan
Terengganu, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
(UMT) dengan kerjasama syarikat pembekal
dan kegiatan minyak bersepadu tempatan,
Petra Perdana Bhd melaksanakan Program
Penanaman Semula Bakau melalui Projek
Kemasyarakatan dan Pemuliharaan Paya Laut
Petra-UNDP.
Program itu sudah dimulakan sejak April tahun
lalu membabitkan penyertaan masyarakat
tempatan dan pelajar institusi pengajian tinggi
kini diperluaskan kepada pelajar sekolah
rendah dalam usaha menerap kesedaran
pemuliharaan alam sekitar bermula di
peringkat awal.
Wakil Tetap Program Pembangunan
Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (UNDP)
bagi Malaysia, Singapura dan Brunei, Dr
Richard Lette, berkata kesedaran terhadap
pemuliharaan sumber dan kepentingan
biodiversiti perlu dipupuk di kalangan pelajar
dan generasi muda bagi memastikan ia dapat
dipertahankan dan berkekalan.
"Kepentingan memastikan Wetland (tanah
lembap) terus dipelihara dalam memastikan
keseimbangan ekosistem dan sebagai
pertahanan semulajadi perlu terus diasuh dan
dididik.
"Untuk itu, langkah memperkenalkan dan
mendekatkan pelajar terhadap cara bagaimana
memulihara sumber perlu senantiasa
dilaksanakan bagi memastikan ia berkesan,"
katanya ketika ditemui di Kampung Pengkalan
Gelap, dekat sini iaitu kawasan projek itu
dilaksanakan.
TAPAK SEMAIAN pokok bakau yang telah siap ditanam di
pesisir pantai kampung.
Kira-kira 50 pelajar dari dua sekolah iaitu
Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kuala Setiu dan SK
Fikri di sini menyertai program itu sebagai
pendedahan awal memupuk kesedaran
memulihara khazanah sumber hutan paya laut.
Sebanyak 2,000 pokok bakau ditanam di
sepanjang pesisir pantai Kampung Pengkalan
Gelap, Kampung Gong Batu dan Kampung
Fikri pada program itu minggu lalu.
Pengerusi Eksekutif Petra Perdana Bhd
(Petra), Datuk Tengku Ibrahim Petra berkata,
pihaknya menyumbang sebanyak RM3,000
kepada dua sekolah terbabit bagi membantu
menubuhkan Kelab Cinta Alam untuk
memupuk kesedaran kepada pelajar menyemai
semangat cintakan alam sekitar.
Katanya, melalui bantuan ini diharapkan pihak
sekolah akan dapat memperbanyakkan aktiviti
terutama dalam mengadakan lawatan dan
terbabit secara langsung dalam aktiviti
kemasyarakatan yang dijalankan.
"Dengan membabitkan diri dalam aktiviti
sebegini, mereka secara tidak langsung boleh
menimba pengalaman dan memahami
kepentingan ekosistem paya laut dengan lebih
baik serta mampu meningkatkan kesedaran
dalam penjagaan alam sekitar," katanya.
Berita Harian, 15 December 2007
Katanya, apa yang dilaksanakan Petra dengan
kerjasama UNDP, Universiti Malaysia
Terengganu (UMT) dan Kerajaan Terengganu
dalam membabitkan masyarakat dalam
bersama memulihara hutan paya laut kini
berupaya menjadikan daerah Setiu sebagai
daerah yang cukup dikenali melalui
pemuliharaan hutan paya laut.
Sementara itu, Guru Penolong Kanan SK
Fikri, Rawi Ismail, 45, berkata program yang
dianjurkan UNDP banyak memberikan
pendedahan kepada pelajar untuk lebih
menghargai dan memulihara alam sekitar.
"Dengan bantuan sebanyak RM3,000 yang
disumbangkan kepada sekolah bagi
menubuhkan Kelab Cinta Alam, usaha itu
diharap akan meningkatkan lagi kesedaran
orang ramai terutama pelajar mengeni
kepentingan alam sekitar dengan lebih awal,"
katanya.
Bagi Guru Penolong Kanan SK Kuala Setiu,
Ghazali Alias, 45, dengan adanya program
kemasyarakatan yang dilaksanakan, pelajar
lebih didedahkan dan diberi maklumat awal
mengenai kesan kemusnahan alam sekitar
sekiranya tidak dipelihara.
"Apa pun saya
cukup gembira
kerana aktiviti
y a n g
dilaksanakan
m a m p u
menyuntik
kesedaran
kepada pelajar
dengan lebih
awal melalui
aktiviti `turun ANAK bakau yang sedang disemai
padang' yang dan menunggu masa untuk matang.
cukup menyeronokkan," katanya.
Bagi pelajar Tengku Anisa Tengku Azam,
program kesedaran yang dijalankan banyak
memberi pendedahan terhadap kepentingan
menanam bakau sebagai benteng hakisan.
"Saya juga seronok kerana dapat bersama-
sama menanam semula bakau bagi sama-sama
menjaga alam sekitar," katanya.
FAKTA NOMBOR
• 2,000 pokok bakau ditanam
• 50 pelajar sekolah terbabit
• RM3,000 bantuan untuk tubuhkan Kelab
Cinta Alam bagi setiap sekolah
 Berita Harian, 15 December 2007

Nelayan dapat tambah pendapatan

Katanya, projek asuhan itu menjimatkan perbelanjaan apabila anak
pokok bakau tidak perlu dibeli daripada luar.

"Penanaman semula pokok bakau adalah penting bagi menjamin

keseimbangan ekologi kerana penebangan pokok bakau menyebabkan
kehidupan marin terjejas selain berlakunya perubahan keadaan
geofizikal pantai dan pesisiran sungai sekali gus memberi kesan
ekonomi dan sosial kepada masyarakat.

"Pengusaha akuakultur di
kawasan lagun Kampung Gong
POKOK bakau asuahan yang boleh ditanam di tapak semaian. Batu amat merasai kesan daripada
kegondolan kawasan bakau yang
menjejaskan kualiti air sehingga
SELAIN berperanan dalam memberi kesedaran terhadap pemuliharaan
menyebabkan kematian ternakan
hutan paya laut, projek komuniti Program Kemasyarakatan dan
ikan," katanya yang ditemui baru-
Pemuliharaan Paya Laut Petra-UNDP turut memberi manfaat berguna
baru ini.
penduduk setempat melalui penanaman benih asuhan bakau.
Antara kepentingan hutan paya
Program penanaman benih asuhan bakau ini secara tidak langsung
laut ialah melindungi pesisir
memberikan pendapatan tambahan kepada lebih 1,000 penduduk
daripada hakisan ombak dan
kampung berdekatan yang rata-rata bekerja sebagai nelayan.
angin pantai yang kencang, selain
menstabilkan kawasan pantai
Ia adalah projek dua dalam satu yang bukan saja memberikan manfaat
dengan bertindak sebagai
kepada kepada pemuliharaan biodoversiti kepada alam sekitar tetapi
penampan semula jadi
pada masa sama turut menyumbang pendapatan tambahan kepada SEBAHAGIAN penduduk kampung yang turut serta
terhadap ribut.
penduduk melalui tanaman asuhan bakau untuk pasaran. bersama murid dari SK Kuala Setiu dan SK Fikri.

Hutan paya laut juga mampu mengurangkan kesan tsunami di

Ketika ini bakau dari jenis bakau minyak atau nama saintifiknya
sepanjang pinggir pantai. Bagaimanapun hutan bakau amat sensitif
`Rhizophora apiculata' dibiakkan untuk dijadikan benih asuhan
terhadap projek penukaran tanah, penebangan hutan, penebusgunaan
sebelum boleh ditanam semula di kawasan yang sudah ditentukan.
dan pencemaran.
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Kemajuan dan Keselamatan Kampung
(JKKK), Kampung Kampung Gong Batu/Kampung Pengkalan Gelap,
FAKTA
Abdul Manaf Ahmad, 43, berkata projek asuhan anak pokok bakau
dijalankan sejak penghujung Disember tahun lalu dan kini hampir • Pusat asuhan anak pokok bakau
4,000 anak pokok sudah ditanam semula selepas pokok asuhan
• 15 peserta terbabit.
matang.
• Petra menyumbang RM150,000.
Katanya, ketika program ini mula diperkenalkan sebanyak RM150,000
• Penanaman spesies bakau `Rhizophora apiculata' atau bakau
peruntukan dikeluarkan Petra dan UNDP selain bantuan daripada
minyak.
kerajaan negeri sebanyak RM30,000 bagi membina kemudahan fizikal
di kawasan itu. • Fungsi hutan paya laut - turas semula jadi untuk pengaliran
sedimen dan nutrien kepada hidupan marin.
Abdul Manaf berkata, menerusi tunjuk ajar dan panduan diberikan • Produk dihasilkan daripada hutan paya laut - rokok daun, gula
pensyarah UMT, peserta sudah mampu mengeluarkan benih bakau manisan, atap nipah, bubu, arang kayu serta anyaman.
minyak yang diusahakan sendiri di kawasan berhampiran.
• Saiz hutan paya laut di Terengganu - 2,000 hektar.
"Anak pokok dihasilkan daripada buah yang gugur dan dijangka • Keluasan hutan paya laut yang masih belum terusik di Setiu - 400
mengambil masa antara empat hingga lima bulan sebelum matang dan hektar.
sesuai ditanam.
• Spesies pokok hutan paya laut - bakau, api-api, nipah, butabuta,
"Dengan harga RM2 bagi setiap anak pokok bakau, kos projek dapat gelam dan tengar.
dijimatkan sekali gus mampu menjana pendapatan tambahan,
khususnya kepada peserta projek jika dijual kepada pihak luar,"
katanya.
APPENDIX 5 Compendium of Good Practices – UNDP Regional Centre, Bangkok – November 2006
Malaysia
Creating Sustainable Livelihoods through Community-
Based Mangrove Regeneration Project
Compendium of Good Practices - November 2006
Achieving the Millennium Development Goals
& Reducing Human Poverty1.3
Synopsis
UNDP Malaysia and Petra Perdana Bhd, a locally-
owned company, in partnership with the Terengganu
State Government, has implemented a community-
based mangrove regeneration project in the state of
Terengganu. This project is a good example of how
state governments can embark on community-led
mangrove regeneration which contributes to both
environmental conservation as well as the creation of
sustainable livelihoods. The Management Plan for the
project site was developed in collaboration with the
local community, local authorities and UNDP.
Objective
To create sustainable livelihoods and conserve the
mangrove ecosystem through the regeneration of
mangrove forests.
Brief Description
The Government of Malaysia has adopted mangrove
regeneration as a priority environmental policy
following the December 2004 tsunami tragedy. Most
of the regeneration efforts are undertaken by the
government on a large scale, through the Forestry
Department, almost exclusively in the west coast of
peninsular Malaysia where the livelihood of the
communities has been affected.
UNDP Malaysia and Petra Perdana Bhd, a locally-
owned company, in partnership with the State
Government of Terengganu, has implemented a
community-based mangrove regeneration project in
the state of Terengganu. This project is the first
mangrove regeneration project in the state and the
first community-based project in the east coast of
peninsular Malaysia.
The project outputs are: a) Training and capacity
building of local communities on fostering and
sustaining the growth of mangrove forests; b)
Capacity building of local authorities to support
mangrove forest protection; c) Support for mangrove
forest replanting and sustainable livelihood activities;
and d) Developing a conservation management plan
for replanted areas and the surrounding mangrove
ecosystem.
The mangrove ecosystem is recognized as the second
most productive ecosystem in the world. It provides
a vital ecological function by trapping sediments such
as organic matters and transforming them into
nutrients that are in turn used by the different
organisms living in the ecosystem. This supports the
continued existence of the fisheries stock that is
utilized by communities engaging in aquaculture
activities.
The current threats to Terengganu’s mangrove forests
are primarily in the form of development for
residential and industrial purposes, followed by
aquaculture and other related activities. Recent
studies have shown negative impacts on the
livelihoods of the local fishing communities due to
these activities. The Setiu district has been chosen as
the project area, as the mangrove ecosystem
contributes significantly to the livelihoods of the local
communities who rely on the mangroves for their fish
stock. The environment project will entail the
planting of the mangrove species Rhizophora
apiculata, commonly known as Bakau Minyak, over
an area of eight hectares in Pengkalan Gelap. Around
150 families from three main villages Kampung
Fikri, Saujana and Gong Batu are involved in the
project. The project also includes the sustainable use
and production of the mangrove ecosystem resources;
implementation of awareness and education
programmes to enhance awareness amongst the
communities regarding the importance of the
mangrove ecosystem and the development of a
management plan to enable the local government and
the community to proactively manage the planning
processes. As a result of the project, the Chief
Minister has requested the project area to be declared
a protected area.
The State Government is also using the project area
as a potential tourist attraction where all activities are
implemented with the involvement of the local
community. As one of the poorer states in Malaysia,
this fits well with the poverty reduction policy
pursued by the State Government of Terengganu. The
benefits to the community include the enhancement
of their livelihood activities including fishing,
mangrove forest product extraction, and eco-tourism.
The Local Communities will benefit as the project
will enable them to participate actively in the
conservation and management of the mangrove
ecosystem, which is an integral part of their
community. Through participatory discussions,
capacity building initiatives and direct involvement
through the restoration activities, the communities
will be empowered to speak and to influence the way
the mangrove ecosystem is being managed by the
local authorities. This will in turn provide the local
community with a greater sense of ownership through
the active involvement in the decision-making
process as well as the activities that will be carried
out on the ecosystem that sustains their livelihoods.
The local communities are expected to benefit from
eco-tourist activities by working together with tour
operators to create specialised tours on mangrove
regeneration and preservation, as well as to view the
‘living laboratory’ that is being created by the College
of Science and Technology Malaysia.
The Terengganu State Government will benefit
through the increased awareness of the local
communities on the need to sustainably manage the
mangrove ecosystem. This will enable the state
government to better manage these resources through
greater participation from the local communities. In
addition, the results from the restoration and
community development outcomes can be considered
a “best practice” that can be incorporated into the
State’s planning processes, and be used as a tool for
managing the mangrove forests in Terengganu. A
major policy impact for the state government is that
such projects can be used as a poverty reduction
strategy.
Petra Perdana Bhd and UNDP Partnership: The
Petra Perdana Group of Companies is an integrated
brown field and offshore marine services provider for
the upstream oil and gas industry. PETRA’s
involvement in the environment project marks a new
milestone in its drive towards helping develop local
communities, and in protecting the environment. One
of PETRA’s primary objectives in fulfilling its
commitment to the oil and gas industry is to ensure
stringent Health, Safety and Environment practices
of the surroundings where it operates. The
involvement of staff within Petra Perdana Bhd in the
project activities will create opportunities for building
staff capacity on the mangrove ecosystem. This
project will also enhance private sector partnerships
with UNDP on development in Malaysia, especially
linking environment and poverty in a poor state of
Malaysia.
Lessons Learnt and Replicability
This project demonstrates how an environmental
conservation project can contribute significantly
towards poverty reduction. It should be noted that
although the mangrove regeneration project was
initially conceived as an environmental conservation
project, the issue of poverty reduction had become a
priority item on the project’s agenda. In fact, the local
community considers this initiative as a means of
restoring the environment they depend on for their
livelihoods, so that they could continue to use
mangrove forest products whilst benefiting from the
ecological function of the mangrove forest.
Creative Partnership: It is important to forge close
partnerships at all levels, with multiple stakeholders
including the local community, local institutions,
local government and a private sector partner as
sponsor. Due to the nature of governance of land in
Malaysia, the state government has the power to
decide on the use and development of land. UNDP
with a private sector partnership has provided a
solution to the state government to sustainably use
the mangrove forest in Setiu District. This has led to
both the state and federal government providing
additional funding, especially for infrastructure.
The entire work plan for the project was devised with
the participation of the local people and the outcome
of the project is focused on what the people would
like to achieve in the long run. As such, most of the
activities focus on how to increase the sustainable
livelihood activities of the local community. A
committee comprising of the local community, the
district office and the state government is entrusted
to manage the project area on both the conservation
aspects as well as the economic activities.
Replicability: The state government of Terengganu
has requested KUSTEM (College of Science and
Technology Malaysia) to work with the State
Economic Planning Unit to implement a similar
project in at least two other districts in Terengganu in
2007 and the initial budget allocation has already
been made.
Project Information
Duration
April 2006 – April 2007 (On-going)
CO Focal Point
Hari Ramalu Ragavan, Senior Programme
Manager,UNDP
Malaysiahariramalu.ragavan@undp.org
Partners
Petra Perdana Bhd
College of Science and Technology Malaysia
Terengganu State Government
MYFF Service Lines
Local Poverty Initiatives, Including Microfinance
Conservation and Sustainable Use of
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