JOHOR PLANTATIONS GROUP STRENGTHENS DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS WITH RM250,000 CONTRIBUTION TO WAQAF AN-NUR CORPORATION

JPG handed over a RM250,000 donation for an ambulance and a rescue boat at the Program Jalinan Ukhuwah in Simpang Renggam, Johor, witnessed by the Menteri Besar of Johor.

 
SIMPANG RENGGAM, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative #JPGBerkat, has contributed RM250,000 to Waqaf An-Nur Corporation Berhad (Waqaf An-Nur) for the purchase of a disaster relief boat and an ambulance to support the state’s emergency response efforts. This contribution will bolster emergency response efforts in Johor, providing critical aid to communities affected by floods and other disasters.
The contribution underscores JPG’s dedication to enhancing disaster preparedness, supporting the underprivileged, and fostering long-term community resilience. It is a key component of JPG’s broader CSR strategy, which emphasises sustainability, community empowerment, and social well-being. The official handover took place during Program Jalinan Ukhuwah here, which was witnessed by Menteri Besar Johor, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi.

Mohd Faris Adli Shukery, Managing Director of JPG, said through #JPGBerkat, the company is dedicated to playing an active role in supporting communities and making a tangible difference in disaster relief efforts.

“At JPG, we believe that businesses have a responsibility that extends beyond economic contributions. Our support for Waqaf An-Nur will provide vital emergency aid during floods, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability, resilience, and social well-being,” he said.

Haji Bukhari Abd Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of Waqaf An-Nur, expressed his gratitude for the generous support: “This contribution from JPG will significantly enhance Briged Waqaf’s ability to respond swiftly and effectively during emergencies. Initiatives like this exemplify how CSR can translate into real, positive change in the lives of affected communities.”

This contribution is a vital addition to JPG’s ongoing CSR efforts and demonstrates its steadfast commitment to sustainable growth and community support. Looking ahead, JPG plans to expand its #JPGBerkat programme further, reinforcing its role as a responsible corporate citizen in enhancing disaster preparedness and resilience throughout Johor.

About Johor Plantations Group Berhad
Established in 1978, Johor Plantations Group Berhad (JPG), is a subsidiary of Kulim (Malaysia) Berhad, which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johor Corporation (JCorp). JPG is principally involved in the production of crude palm oil and palm kernels. It primarily owns, manages, and cultivates oil palms and harvests fresh fruit bunches produced on the plantation estates that it owns or rents in Malaysia, primarily in the state of Johor. The subsidiaries of JPG are principally involved in the production of palm oil and palm kernels, production of biomethane, dealer of agricultural machinery and parts for plantation use, sales of oil palm seedlings and other plantation products and services, provision of training and safety-related services along with the supply of safety products and refining of oil palm and trading of palm oil products. JPG was listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia on 9 July 2024.

For more information, please visit www.johorplantations.com

SOURCE: Johor Plantations Group Berhad

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Johor Plantations Group Berhad
Name: Dalilah Ibrahim
Head of Corporate Communication
Tel: 012-328 1727
Email: dalilah@johorplantations.com

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