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6-L12-01, Level 12, Tower 2,

Menara PGRM
No. 6 & 8 Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras,
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Telephone: +00 (603) 9283 9881


Facsimile: +00 (603) 9284 8187
Email: ia.mysbaenquiry@intertek.com
Website: www.intertek.com

ICI Ref: R9288-14 Felda (KKS Kalabakan grouping) – Main Assessment 27 March 2014

Dear Stakeholders,

Invitation to comment on RSPO Main Assessment of Felda Global Ventures Plantations Malaysia Sdn
Bhd (FGVPM), Plantation Management Unit – KKS Kalabakan grouping, Lahad Datu, Sabah, Malaysia

Felda Global Ventures Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd (FGVPM) has commissioned Intertek Certification
International Sdn Bhd for the assessment and certification of its Plantation Management Unit, KKS
Kalabakan grouping against the requirement of the Roundtable on Sustainable Oil Palm, Principles and
Criteria (RSPO P&C) and in line with the Malaysian National Interpretation (MYNI) and RSPO SCCS for Palm
Oil Mill.

Intertek Certification International plans to conduct the Main Assessment of Felda Global Ventures
Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd (FGVPM) Plantation Management Unit, KKS Kalabakan grouping starting from
5 and completing on 9 May 2014

In ensuring that the organization continues to meet RSPO P&C, MYNI, RSPO SCCS for Palm Oil Mill and in
obtaining the feedback, Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd would like to invite interested parties to
comment on the assessment of Felda Global Ventures Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd (FGVPM) Plantation
Management Unit, KKS Kalabakan grouping. The certification unit are located at Kota, Tinggi, Johor

In brief, Felda Global Ventures Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has been a member of RSPO since 17
October 2004 and is committed to full compliance with the RSPO P&C and full certification in all aspects of its
operations. Felda Global Ventures Plantations (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (FGVPMSB) owns and operates 70 palm
oil mills (Plantation Management Unit) and 416 estates (as per update on April 2013), throughout Malaysia.
Currently, a significant number of its Certification Units is undergoing the RSPO certifying process in
accordance with its time bound plan to achieve RSPO certification for all its plantation certification units by
2017.

Details of the plantation mill and estates to be assessed are as follows:

PMU : KKS Kalabakan grouping

Table 1: Address and GPS Location


GPS Reference
Name Address
Latitude Longitude
Kalabakan Mill
POM Kilang Sawit Kalabakan, Peti Surat No. 62007,
4°24'36.00"N 117°29'21.00"E
(Capacity:45 91030 Tawau, Sabah
MT/hour)
FPSB
Kalabakan Ladang Kalabakan Tengah 01, Peti Surat No.
4°23'25.00"N 117°27'35.00"E
Tengah 1 61954, 91029 Tawau, Sabah
estate
FPSB
Ladang Kalabakan Selatan 01, Peti Surat No.
Kalabakan 4°16'5.00"N 117°31'11.00"E
61954, 91029 Tawau, Sabah
Selatan estate
FPSB
Ladang Kalabakan Utara 01, Peti Surat No. 61954,
Kalabakan 4°26'45.00"N 117°25'20.00"E
91029, Tawau, Sabah
Utara estate

Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd [formerly known as Moody International Certification (Malaysia)
Sdn Bhd] is part of the Intertek Group, which is a worldwide technical services organization dedicated to
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reducing clients' risks by providing technical inspection services, management system certification in quality,
environmental, occupational safety & health and product certification, RSPO SCC, ISCC, Marine
Sustainability Chain-of-Custody, MTCS and PEFC Chain-of Custody certification in applicable industry
sectors including the agricultural and forestry sectors. Intertek operates globally providing clients with a wide-
ranging technical inspection expertise and access to thousands of skilled specialists worldwide. Intertek
Group’s certification business is ranked in the top 10 worldwide, and is available globally offering certification
across a wide range of industries.

Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd has appointed the following team for the assessment:

• Lead Assessor
o Mr. Mohan Thavarajah (Environment, and Occupational Safety and Health)

• Assessor
o Dr. Ooi Cheng Lee (Palm Oil Mill and Land Use)
o Mr. N. Retnasabapathy (Good Agriculture Practice & Integrated Pest Management)
o Mr. Chin Bit Kee (HCV & Social)

With regards to the forthcoming assessment at the above-stated locations, Intertek Certification International
Sdn Bhd welcomes stakeholders to provide comments on any of the following matters related to the site for
assessment:

• Environmental protection ● Biodiversity conservation


• Employment opportunities ● Community development
• Other matters relevant to the assessment

Comments received within 30 days from the date of this letter will be considered in the certification
assessment. Please direct your comments to:

Mr. Augustine Loh Mr. Norazam Bin Abdul Hameed


RSPO Program Manager Head of Plantation Sustainability & Quality Management
Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd Department (PSQM Department),
6-L12-01, Level 12, Tower 2, Menara PGRM, Felda Global Ventures Plantations Malaysia Sdn Bhd
No. 6 & 8, Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras, (FGVPM)
56100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia SPO Unit, 3rd Floor Balai Felda,
Tel: 603 9283 9881 Fax: 603 9284 8187 Jalan Gurney Satu, 54000 Kuala Lumpur
Email: augustine.loh@intertek.com Tel: 603 2600 5349
Fax: 603 26987816
Email: norazam.ah@feldaglobal.com

We thank you for your comments and feedback.

Yours faithfully,

_________________________
Augustine Loh
RSPO Program Manager
Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd

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