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INITIAL AUDIT
SUMMARY REPORT
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Gomali Oil Palm Estates Grouping: Initial Audit / Stage 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPENDICES
Appendix A Qualifications of the Lead Auditor and Audit Team 48
Appendix B Audit Plan 49-51
Appendix C Maps of Estates Locations 52-59
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1.1 Introduction
This Initial Audit was conducted on the Gomali Oil Palm Plantations / Estates of IOI Corporation Berhad (hereafter
abbreviated as IOI), from 28 May – 2 Jun 2018, to assess the organization’s operations of the Palm Oil Mill and its FFB
supplying plantations / estates are in compliance against the MSPO Standard for Palm Oil Mills (MSPO MS 2530-3:
2013).
The Gomali Oil Palm Plantation is made up of a grouping of estates supplying FFB to the Gomali Palm Oil Mill, which are
owned by IOI Corporation Berhad (IOI) and 1 associated outgrower estate.
1.2 Location (address, GPS and map) of palm oil mill and estates
Gomali Grouping consists of one (1) palm oil mill, namely Gomali Palm Oil Mill and eleven (11) estates as indicated in
Table 1 below, which includes the addresses and GPS locations of the mill and estates. The location maps are provided
in Appendix C.
Table 1: Address of Palm Oil Mill, Estates and GPS Location
GPS Reference
Name Address
Latitude Longitude
Gomali POM 5th Mile, Jalan Gemas Batu Anam, K.B. No. 2º36’37.68 ” N
102, 85100 Batu Anam, Segamat, Johor, 102º40’45.44” E
(Capacity: 90 MT/hour) Malaysia
5th Mile Jalan Gemas Batu Anam, KB. No
102, 85100 Batu Anam, Segamat, Johor, 2º36’48.94” N
1. Gomali Estate Malaysia 102º39’21.12” E
6. Kuala Jelei Estate Kuala Jelei Estate, 5km Jalan Tampin, 72109
2º46’21.56” N
Bahau, Negeri Sembilan. 102º22’52.27” E
10.Jasin Lalang Estate 5km from 15th Mile, Air Merbau Jalan Jasin
2º15’4.13” N
Bemban, Jasin, Melaka 102º24’44.81” E
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The supply base i.e. FFB sources to the POM at Gomali Grouping PMU are from the abovementioned 11 estates of which
10 are owned by IOI whilst the Sembilan Tani Estate is owned by an Associated Outgrower. Verification done on site
during current assessment confirmed that there has been no change in the supply base of FFB to the said PMU since the
previous year assessment.
Details of the planted hectarage for the FFB supply to the PMU are as shown in Table 2 below.
Notes:
1. This Assessment covered the overall land use for oil palm plantation areas, and the identified Conservation areas
including any HCV areas (if any) marked out at the estates.
2. The estates sampled for this Assessment have been selected based on their potential risks on social, environmental
and biodiversity issues such as their proximity to forest reserves, hill sides, riparian zones and any high conservation
value areas.
3. Changes in the Land titled / Certified areas and Planted areas are verified to be updated in current audit in 2018.
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The 11 estates been developed since 1990s and most are presently in the 2 nd cycle of planting. The age profile is as shown
in Table 3.
Table 3: Age Profile of Planted Oil Palm (Current Year: 2018)
Mature OP (ha) Immature OP Total (ha) –
Year of Cycle of
Estate Name – Above 3 (ha) – 3 years Planted
Planting Planting
years & below
0 2171
Gomali Estate 1994-2013 1st & 2nd 2171
0 1971
Paya Lang Estate 1998-2014 1st & 2nd 1971
452 2639
Bahau Estate 1990-2017 1st & 2nd 2187
Bertam Estate 0 411
2001-2002 1st 411
64 1442
Bukit Dinding Estate 1990-2017 1st & 2nd 1378
0 634
Kuala Jelei Estate 1997-2012 1st & 2nd 634
Tambang Estate 342 1881
1994-2017 1st & 2nd 1539
387 2137
Regent Estate 1993-2017 1st & 2nd 1750
127 2169
Sagil Estate 1993-2017 1st & 2nd 2042
144 1496
Jasin Lalang Estate 1991-2015 1st & 2nd 1352
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The MSPO trademarks and logo are not used by the POM / Estates audited. Instructions for use were provided and
acknowledged by the POM / Estates through a signed Memorandum of commitment agreeing to adhere to the latest
“MSPO Rules on Use of Logos and Trademarks; provided prior to the Audit.
At Head Office:
Dr. Raymond Alfred
Sustainability Coordinator / Head
IOI Corporation Berhad
Level 28, IOI City Tower 2,
Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, 62502, Putrajaya
Tel: 603-89478888
Fax: 603-89478988
Email: raymond.alfred@ioigroup.com
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1.8.1 The breakdown of all the suppliers and their tonnages of FFB supplied to the POM at Gomali Grouping based
on the reporting period for current assessment are as shown in Table 5 below:
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1.8.2 Total annual tonnages of FFB supplied to Gomali Grouping POM during the previous period, current assessment
and projected period are as shown in Table 6 below:
1.8.3 The annual certified tonnages of CPO and PK production by the PMU as assessed and verified during the current
assessment are detailed as shown in Table 7 below:
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CHRA Chemical Health & Risk Audit LTA Lost Time Accidents
CSDS Chemical Safety Data Sheets MPOCC Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council
CSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets
CSPK Certified Sustainable Palm Kernel MSPO Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil
HCV High Conservation Values PEFC Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
ISCC International Sustainability & Carbon Certification PPE Personal Protective Equipment
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature SCCS Supply Chain Certification Standard
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Since 25 Apr 2018, Intertek has initiated stakeholder communications and notifications via emails to the relevant
stakeholders before the audit to provide feedback and comments on their concern (if any) on the Gomali Grouping
regarding the environmental, biodiversity, community development and other relevant issues.
From 28 May - 2 Jun 2018, the Assessment team conducted the current assessment in which 4 out of the 11 estates of
Gomali Grouping, namely Bahau, Bertam, Jasin Lalang and Tambang estates, as well as the Palm oil mill were
assessed for compliance against the MSPO requirements.
The number of estates sampled was based on the sampling methodology with reference to the MSPO Certification Scheme
i.e. minimum sample of x estates = (√y) x z, where y is the number of estates and z is the multiplier as defined by the risk
assessment. The z multiplier value was determined as Low Risk (z = 1.0) for this POM and Estates grouping considering
the geographical location and distance of the estates, complexity of the labour force, landscape setting and presence of
HCV or peat, complexity of supply sheds, number of communities and known conflicts, legality etc. Additionally the estates
selection was made based on their potential risks on environmental and biodiversity issues such as their proximity to forest
reserves, hill sides, riparian zones and HCV areas.
Note: The risk level for the estates sampled has also considered the achievement of other sustainability certifications.
During the on-site audit, relevant documents and records, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), management
plans, hectarage development, FFB, CPO and PK production, oil palm age profile, operational controls and measures,
operational data and records, training records, etc. were reviewed and verified for compliance.
The Audit team covered the palm oil mill and estate operations, agricultural practices, pest management, pesticide and
fertilizer application, occupational health and safety, social accountability, environment and other requirements.
Stakeholders’ interviews were conducted during the audit and feedback obtained as part of information and evidence
gathering. (See section 2.5 Process of stakeholder consultation).
The details of the Audit Plan (actual on-site) are provided in Appendix B.
Intertek has also performed the evaluation of conformity against the MSPO Certification System requirements for CBs.
The audit report, findings and associated documents were evaluated through an independent review by the Intertek Internal
Technical Review and the External Peer Reviews prior to the approval of this report and decision on certification by Intertek.
The next scheduled visit will be the annual Surveillance Audit which will be carried out within a 12-month period of the
certificate anniversary date.
Competency details of the Lead Auditor and Audit Team are given in Appendix A.
Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd is part of the Intertek Group, which is a worldwide technical services
organisation dedicated to reducing clients' risks by providing technical inspection services, management system
certification in quality, environmental, occupational safety & health and product certification, RSPO P&C, 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.
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Stakeholder consultations began with notification of the upcoming audit via e-mails sent to the relevant stakeholders
including government agencies, NGOs and local communities. E-mails and telephone enquiries were made prior to the
actual audit and stakeholder’s response and feedback received were followed up accordingly.
During the audit, stakeholders (who were available) were interviewed and their feedbacks were recorded and followed up
during audit. Among the stakeholders consulted were workers, trade union leaders, women representatives; local
community leaders, representatives of government departments / agencies and NGOs, suppliers and contractors.
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P2: Transparency
Clause Requirements Evidence Conformity
4.2.1 C1: Transparency of information and documents relevant to MSPO requirements
4.2.1.1 Indicator 1: The management The management has adopted an open and transparent Complied
shall communicate the method of communication and consultation when dealing
information requested by the with relevant parties e.g. its workers, government agencies,
relevant stakeholders in the contractors, neighbouring plantations by personal invitation
appropriate languages and to attend the internal and external stakeholders’
forms, except those limited by consultation meetings.
commercial confidentiality or Languages used in written communications are in Bahasa
disclosure that could result in Malaysia and English, coupled with verbal native dialects.
negative environmental or
social outcomes.
4.2.1.2 Indicator 2: Management Management documents such as Policies, Stakeholder Complied
documents shall be publicly consultation processes, Financial Annual Reports are
available, except where this is available upon request and at the IOI website:
prevented by commercial http://www.ioigroup.com/Content/S/S_Policy
confidentiality or where Any commercially confidential information will need special
disclosure of information would request before being provided.
result in negative environmental
or social outcomes.
4.2.2 C2: Transparent method of communication and consultation
4.2.2.1 Indicator 1: Procedures shall be The management had established procedures and Complied
established for consultation and mechanisms to conduct stakeholders consultations, handle
communication with the complaints and grievances through stakeholders meetings,
relevant stakeholders. Gender Consultative Committees (GCC), Employee
Consultative Committees (ECC), Safety & Health
Committees (SHC).
4.2.2.2 Indicator 2: A management The Estate Managers are responsible for issues raised by Complied
official should be nominated to local communities and other affected or interested parties.
be responsible for issues Social Liaison Officers are nominated to coordinate
related to Indicator 1 at each activities of the stakeholders, GCCs, ECCs and SHCs.
operating unit. Appointments letters as issued to the respective Social
Liaison Officers.
4.2.2.3 Indicator 3: List of stakeholders, The lists of stakeholders at the Estates are adequately Complied
records of all consultation and maintained and kept current. The lists of stakeholders were
communication and records of used for inviting external stakeholders during external
action taken in response to stakeholders’ consultation.
input from stakeholders should Records of consultation and communication included
be properly maintained. attendance lists, minutes of the meetings, photographs of
the meetings and meeting notes.
Minutes of meetings had noted deliberation of the issues
raised and recommendations of actions to be taken and the
follow-up.
4.2.3 C3: Traceability
4.2.3.1 Indicator 1: The management The IOI Group has established, implemented and Complied
shall establish, implement and maintained a procedure for traceability of FFB from the
maintain a standard operating estates to the CPO and PK produced by the POM.
procedure to comply with the Documented SOP on Traceability: SOP/COC/3 Issue No.
requirements for traceability of 05 dated 01/01/2018.
the relevant product(s).
4.2.3.2 Indicator 2: The management Compliance with the traceability system determined via Complied
shall conduct regular regular inspections, checking of records and internal
inspections on compliance with audits.
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4.3.1.2 Indicator 2: The management The organization has listed all local and international laws Complied
shall list all laws applicable to applicable to their operations in a Legal Requirements
their operations in a legal Register (LRR).
requirements register.
4.3.1.3 Indicator 3: The legal The documented system for identifying, determining, Complied
requirements register shall be reviewing and updating applicable legal and other
updated as and when there are requirements has been satisfactorily implemented.
any new amendments or any The Legal Requirements Register was verified to be
new regulations coming into reviewed for the estates on 02 May 2017 for any relevant
force. updates.
All relevant updates noted to be communicated by the IOI
HQ to all estates within the IOI group.
Listing of laws and regulations monitored with updated
changes included the Employment Act 1955, regulations
and circulars received from bodies such as DOE
(Department of Environment) and DOSH (Department of
Occupational Safety and Health), DID (Dept. of Irrigation
and Drainage), Forestry Dept. and Wildlife Dept. which
were noted to be satisfactorily adhered.
4.3.1.4 Indicator 4: The management Tracking of regulatory requirements and communication of Complied
should assign a person changes is performed by the Senior General Manager at
responsible to monitor the IOI Group HQ, Putrajaya, Federal Territory.
compliance and to track and The mechanism of tracking the law changes as identified
update the changes in from IOI Group HQ, would be distributed to all POMs and
regulatory requirements. Estates via email.
Monitoring of compliance is done by the Sustainability,
Safety and Health (Peninsular) Manager and Sustainability
Team, who are based on site.
4.3.2 C2: Land use rights
4.3.2.1 Indicator 1: The management Communities surrounding the estates are able to move Complied
shall ensure that their oil palm freely without any issues or problems.
cultivation activities do not Verified during site inspection that no such limitations had
diminish the land use rights of occurred.
other users.
4.3.2.2 Indicator 2: The management Copies of the land titles of all estates were maintained and Complied
shall provide documents noted to be legally owned by the IOI Group.
showing legal ownership or The original copies are maintained by the Corporate Head
lease, history of land tenure office in Putrajaya.
and the actual use of the land. The legal use of the land confirmed to be for the cultivation
of oil palms and agricultural use.
There were no recorded or known disputes over the
ownership of the land. No changes to the land ownership
or new land acquisition since the last audit.
4.3.2.3 Indicator 3: Legal perimeter It was verified that there has been no change to the stated Complied
boundary markers should be land titles and designated use for cultivation of oil palms
clearly demarcated and visibly and agricultural use except for conversion of certain area of
maintained on the ground Segamat Estate for housing development being done in
where practicable. accordance with legal requirement. .
Locations of several boundary stones and pole markers
were visited and verified to be within the boundary
perimeter of the estates.
On-site verification confirmed that there has been no
planting beyond the legal demarcated boundary areas of
the mill and estates.
4.3.2.4 Indicator 4: Where there are, or There were some borders of the estates immediately Complied
have been, disputes, adjacent to local villages. However, there has been no land
documented proof of legal disputes.
acquisition of land title and fair As such, the process of fair compensation and FPIC is
compensation that have been currently not required to be applied.
or are being made to previous
owners and occupants; shall be
made available and that these
should have been accepted
with free prior informed consent
(FPIC).
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4.4.4.2 Indicator 2: The occupational Safety Policy and HIRARC documented for the estates. Complied
safety and health plan shall The HIRARC was reviewed on 02 Jan 2018.
cover the following:
a) A safety and health policy, The OSH Programme 2018 include the following:
which is communicated and Safety & Health Committee meetings were held quarterly.
implemented. Annual medical surveillance,
b) The risks of all operations Accident Reporting & Investigation,
shall be assessed and Workplace inspection,
documented.
CHRA assessment,
c) An awareness and training
Air compressors annual inspection,
programme which includes the
following requirements for Warning signs,
employees exposed to Chemical Register,
pesticides: SOP for safe work,
i) all employees involved PPE usage,
shall be adequately trained MSDS/CSDS,
on safe working practices; JKKP 8 reporting of accidents annually,
and Emergency Response Plan (ERP),
ii) all precautions attached to Emergency drills,
products shall be properly Inspections (line site, fire extinguisher, first aid box,
observed and applied. chemical store, ELCB, PPE checklist, Vehicle daily
d) The management shall inspection, gen set maintenance, ramp inspection, bridge
provide the appropriate and tanks inspection),
personal protective equipment Monthly KPI Report on HSE performance,
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(PPE) at the place of work to Monthly Safety inspection & audit by Safety Officer,
cover all potentially hazardous CHRA report issued in Apr 2014 is still valid and
operations as identified in the recommendations were verified to have been adhered on-
risk Audit and control such as site. Next CHRA assessment scheduled for year 2019.
Hazard Identification, Risk Audit
and Risk Control (HIRARC). Surveillance programmes for protecting workers’ health
e) The management shall and safety were satisfactorily implemented.
establish Standard Operating Accident and emergency procedures had been established
Procedure for handling of and briefed to staff, workers, contractors and visitors.
chemicals to ensure proper and Workers trained in First Aid were present in the estate
safe handling and storage in offices and field operations.
accordance to Occupational First Aid Kits were available at worksites.
Safety Health (Classification Records on all accidents had been verified to be
Packaging and Labeling) maintained satisfactorily.
Regulation 1997 and Quarterly review on accident cases had been carried out
Occupational Safety Health during quarterly meeting of Environment, Safety, & Health
(Use and Standard of Exposure (ESH) committee.
of Chemical Hazardous to Medical care had been provided to all the workers.
Health) Regulation 2000. Local workers are covered by SOCSO, whereas foreign
f) The management shall workers are covered by Foreign Workers Compensation
appoint responsible person(s) Scheme with MSIG insurance noted to be valid.
for workers' safety and health. Records on Lost Time Accident (LTA) metrics and
The appointed person(s) of occupational injuries were available and verified to be
trust must have knowledge and satisfactorily maintained.
access to latest national
The Plantations Management Unit has established the
regulations and collective
following documented procedures for meeting the
agreements.
regulatory requirements concerning the safe handling,
g) The management shall
storage and usage of chemicals:
conduct regular two-way
communication with their (1) SOP for the mixing of chemicals.
employees where issues (2) SOP for the storage of chemicals.
affecting their business such as (3) SOP for pesticides / chemicals spraying.
employee's health, safety and The Safety & Health Officer is in charge of safety and
welfare are discussed openly. health planning, operation & coordination. Mill & Assistant
Records from such meetings Mill Managers and Estate Managers / Assistant Estate
are kept and the concerns of Managers are also directly involved.
the employees and any Records on safety training had been verified on the Palm
remedial actions taken are Oil Mill and the Estates.
recorded.
h) Accident and emergency Analysis on the understanding of training on safety by the
procedures shall exist and workers had been verified.
instructions shall be clearly Safety & Health Committee meetings were held quarterly to
understood by all employees. discuss issues on employee's health, safety and welfare.
i) Employees trained in First Aid Records of meetings are available and verified to be
should be present at all field satisfactory. There is also the mechanism of complaints
operations. A First Aid Kit and grievances.
equipped with approved
contents should be available at
each worksite.
j) Records shall be kept of all
accidents and be reviewed
periodically at quarterly
intervals.
4.4.5 C5: Employment conditions
4.4.5.1 Indicator 1: The management The management had established the “Group Sustainable Complied
shall establish policy on good Palm Oil Policy” -
social practices regarding http://www.ioigroup.com/Content/S/PDF/
human rights in respect of Sustainable%20Palm%20Oil%20Policy.pdf
industrial harmony. The policy in Mar 2018, signed by Group CEO, which covered the
shall be signed by the top necessary aspects of human rights related issues.
management and effectively The employees are informed through briefing during
communicated to the muster, at the GCC and ECC meetings. The policy is also
employees. displayed at notice boards in the office.
4.4.5.2 Indicator 2: The management The management had established the Equal Job Complied
shall not engage in or support Opportunity Policy where the commitments included
discriminatory practices and providing equal opportunities and treatment regardless of
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shall provide equal opportunity race, colour, sex, religion, political opinion, nationality,
and treatment regardless of social origin or any other distinguishing characteristics.
race, colour, sex, religion, The Policy is available in local languages and English and
political opinion, nationality, displayed at the estates’ notice boards.
social origin or any other Employment records showed that this policy had been
distinguishing characteristics. implemented and maintained.
4.4.5.3 Indicator 3: Management shall Documentation and conditions of pay for foreign workers Complied
ensure that employees’ pay and hired in the estates are available. Employment agreement
conditions meet legal or with foreign workers, who are mostly Indonesian, stated all
industry minimum standards statutory fringe benefits and eligible incentives, e.g.
and as per agreed Collective working hours, overtime, leave and medical benefits,
Agreements. The living wage maternity leave for women, insurance coverage,
should be sufficient to meet deductions, resignation notice period, company rules.
basic needs and provide some Company procedures require the employment contract to
discretionary income based on be explained by management to potential migrant workers
minimum wage. before contracts are signed.
Pay slips are available for verification showed the workers
were able to earn living wage that meet the Minimum Wage
Order 2016.
4.4.5.4 Indicator 4: Management The management ensured that employees of contractors Complied
should ensure employees of are paid based on Minimum Wage Order 2016 by
contractors are paid based on monitoring salary payment and interviewing the
legal or industry minimum contractor’s employees. At the estates audited a number of
standards according to the field workers found to have received less than stipulated
employment contract agreed minimum wages and reasons provided by the management
between the contractor and his were absenteeism, long holidays and low productivity.
employee. These reasons were verified as sufficiently accurate during
the audit.
Workers receiving below minimum wages are identified,
counselled and if there is no improvement in the
achievement the workers will be offered to take on
additional jobs or to work on less difficult tasks.
However, evidence is clear that the workers who reached
the daily target and working the whole month without being
absent received at least the minimum wages. Noted that
many workers received much higher than the minimum
wages.
4.4.5.5 Indicator 5: The management The management maintained lists of employees that Complied
shall establish records that recorded the full names, gender, date of birth, date of
provide an accurate account of entry, wage and period of employment.
all employees (including A brief description of the work that the foreign workers will
seasonal workers and be performing is written into the employment contract.
subcontracted workers on the Full job descriptions are documented for senior positions,
premises). The records should such as Managers, Social Liaison Officer, and Safety &
contain full names, gender, Health Officer etc.
date of birth, date of entry, a job
description, wage and the
period of employment.
4.4.5.6 Indicator 6: All employees shall All employees are provided with employment contracts in
be provided with fair contracts accordance with the regulations. The terms of employment
that have been signed by both are clearly specified in the contracts, which included
employee and employer. A position offered, period of employment, salary, overtime
copy of employment contract is rate, rest days every Sundays, rate of pay when working on
available for each and every rest days, days and hours of work, approved deductions,
employee indicated in the termination of employment, holiday pay, rate of pay when
employment records. working on holidays, leave pay, sick leave, maternity leave,
passage expenses, expatriations of remains and burial
arrangement, insurance.
The employment contract is signed by the Estate
Managers or their Assistants and the employee.
Interview with the employees confirmed that they received
a copy of the employment contract.
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4.4.5.7 Indicator 7: The management At the estates audited, no biometric recording system was Complied
shall establish a time recording installed but instead attendance cards for general workers
system that makes working and Portable Palm Data Devise harvest recording systems
hours and overtime transparent for harvesters were used.
for both employees and
employer.
4.4.5.8 Indicator 8: The working hours The working hours of the employees and overtime rates Complied
and breaks of each individual are specified in the employment contract i.e. 8 hours per
employee as indicated in the day. The working hours, breaks and overtime rates are in
time records shall comply with accordance with the regulations.
legal regulations and collective
agreements. Overtime shall be
mutually agreed and shall
always be compensated at the
rate applicable and shall meet
the applicable legal
requirement.
4.4.5.9 Indicator 9: Wages and Pay slips clearly showed the basic pay or piece rate, Complied
overtime payment documented number of days worked or total output, any allowable
on the pay slips shall be in line deductions and net amount.
with legal regulations and Any overtime, holiday pay, working on rest days or
collective agreements. Sundays or Holidays, when applicable, are also shown on
the pay slips.
4.4.5.10 Indicator 10: Other forms of The employees are offered incentives on output, provided Complied
social benefits should be training, access to medical care and other benefits such as
offered by the employer to free housing, free water supply and free electricity supply.
employees, their families or the Also offered free education facilities, free childcare and
community such as incentives medical services to foreign workers and dependents of
for good work performance, local workers.
bonus payment, professional
development, medical care and
health provisions.
4.4.5.11 Indicator 11: In cases where Gomali Grouping is fully adhered with The Workers’ Complied
on-site living quarters are Minimum Standard of Housing and Amenities Act 1990
provided, these quarters shall (Act 446) by providing adequate amenities to their local
be habitable and have basic and foreign workers as well the grouping has provided
amenities and facilities in adequate housing, water supplies, medical, educational
compliance with the Workers' and public amenities.
Minimum Standards Housing Workers are provided with free living quarters constructed
and Amenities Act 1990 (Act of permanent materials that have living rooms, bedrooms,
446) or any other applicable kitchen and toilets. All the houses are supplied with treated
legislation. water and electricity.
The workers are provided with medical, educational and
public amenities.
4.4.5.12 Indicator 12: The management The management had established the Policy On Complied
shall establish a policy and Prevention And Eradication Of Sexual Harassment In The
provide guidelines to prevent all Workplace. The policy is displayed at the notice board of
forms of sexual harassment the office and the workers are briefed about the policy
and violence at the workplace. during muster and the annual IOI policies briefing to all
workers.
4.4.5.13 Indicator 13: The management The published statements of policy which recognises Complied
shall respect the right of all employee’s freedom of association, was noted to be
employees to form or join trade available and widely displayed in Bahasa Malaysia.
union and allow workers own Each of the estates audited had formed the JCC and ECC
representative(s) to facilitate as a mechanism to cater the collective bargaining needs of
collective bargaining in the workers. Results of ECC meetings were minuted and
accordance with applicable available for verification. Latest meeting of the JCC in
laws and regulations. Segamat Estate for example was on 13 Feb 2018. JCC as
Employees shall be given the an alternative to workers union is scheduled to conduct
freedom to join a trade union their meeting quarterly. It was verified that each meeting is
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relevant to the industry or to properly documented and filed complete with photographic
organize themselves for evidence. Participants in JCC meetings normally involved
collective bargaining. workers representatives from different categories of
Employees shall have the right workers such as general workers, sprayers, manurers
to organize and negotiate their harvesters, drivers both locals and foreign citizens. JCC is
work conditions. Employees one level higher than ECC meetings, where in ECC
exercising this right should not meetings all foreign workers are invited to attend and give
be discriminated against or their inputs on relevant concerns.
suffer repercussions. The meeting minutes are accessible to all members in the
JCC and other workers as well. In each meeting, the
meeting started with approval of previous meeting minutes
and evaluate the status of issues raised.
4.4.5.14 Indicator 14: Children and There was no evidence of any child labour being used at Complied
young persons shall not be the estates.
employed or exploited. The The Child Labour Policy adopted by estate managements
minimum age shall comply with had stated that the minimum age of workers is 19 years.
local, state and national Site inspection of the employment records in all estates
legislation. Work by children confirmed that this has been complied.
and young persons is Inspection of the employment records including site visit to
acceptable on family farms, the estates confirmed that this criterion has been complied
under adult supervision, and with.
when not interfering with their
education. They shall not be
exposed to hazardous working
conditions.
4.4.6 C6: Training and competency
4.4.6.1 Indicator 1: All employees, Training programme planned for year 2018 includes
contractors and relevant training for all categories of workers.
smallholders are appropriately Appropriate trainings on safe working practices are
trained. A training programme planned for:
(appropriate to the scale of the - workers exposed to machinery
organization) that includes - harvesters
regular Audit of training needs - pesticides operators
and documentation, including - manurers
records of training shall be kept. The training programme included the various types of
training such as firefighting and fire drill, understanding
MSDS/CSDS and first aid training. The trainings were
conducted for year 2017 and evaluation carried out on
each of the trainings to determine its effectiveness.
Records of training for each employee, including new
employees were maintained.
Noncompliance finding:
4.4.6.2 Indicator 2: Training needs of A formal training programme on all aspects of MSPO Complied
individual employees shall be requirements have been established and implemented.
identified prior to the planning Training for various categories of operators, including all
and implementation of the field and office staff, with regards to their duties and
training programmes in order to training needs had been reviewed and found acceptable.
provide the specific skill and The training needs analysis are reviewed annually and
competency required to all discussed in the quarterly Safety and Health meetings.
employees based on their job
description.
4.4.6.3 Indicator 3: A continuous Training programme planned for year 2018 includes Complied
training programme should be training for all categories of workers.
planned and implemented to The trainings conducted were based on job categories
ensure that all employees are such as:
well trained in their job function Harvesters: Prosedur Kerja Selamat Memotong dan
and responsibility, in Mengutip Buah Sawit & PPE training
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accordance to the documented Sprayers: Prosedur Kerja Selamat Menyembur Racun &
training procedure. PPE training.
Manurers: Prosedur Kerja Selamat Menabur Baja, PPE
Training
Other trainings include First Aider training, MSDS/CSDS
Training, Prosedur Kerja Selamat dan Panduan
Keselamatan.
4.5.1.4 Indicator 4: A programme to A Continual Improvement Plan has been developed and Complied
promote the positive impacts implemented for the promotion of positive impacts such as
should be included in the the maintenance of the fencing for the water ponds,
continual improvement plan. electrical fencing along forest borders and signages placed
at strategic locations around the estates.
4.5.1.5 Indicator 5: An awareness and There were a number of training programmes established Complied
training programme shall be and being implemented on the awareness and
established and implemented to understanding of the policy and objectives on
ensure that all employees environmental management, namely; training on
understand the policy and HCV/RTE, buffer zone, spraying, etc. Training records
objectives of the environmental were maintained.
management and improvement
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Noncompliance finding:
Waste management plan to avoid or reduce pollution Major NC:
was not properly implemented. SH-01
1. Tambang Estate
It was observed that plantation waste such as
used fertiliser bags, chemical containers, plastic
bottles were seen scattered all over the plantation
area. In addition, an area was also noted to be
used as dumping ground where all other materials
including mattress, metal and wooden unwanted
materials seen stacked or disposed off along the
old road in the estate.
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4.5.5.1 Indicator 1: The management Water management plan for the Gomali Grouping was
shall establish a water documented on 12 Feb 2018 and will be reviewed in Feb
management plan to maintain next year. The plan had indicated the sources of water
the quality and availability of supply to the estates.
natural water resources Visits to site confirmed that the Segamat estate, Bukit
(surface and ground water). Serampang estate and Gomali estate are surrounded by
The water management plan estates all along its border. There is no named river
may include: crossing the estates. There are only small streams that
a) Assessment of water usage later lead to the main river outside the estate boundary.
and sources of supply. The Water Quality Index of these natural small streams
b) Monitoring of outgoing water was monitored twice a year. Record on the water quality
which may have negative was made available during the audit. Water sampling
impacts into the natural points were also demarcated on the map and at site.
waterways at a frequency that No rain water harvesting being conducted at the housing
reflects the estate’s current site for other alternative uses.
activities.
c) Ways to optimize water and Noncompliance finding:
nutrient usage to reduce The Management plan for mitigation of environmental Major NC:
wastage (e.g. having in place impacts, timeframe for action and responsible persons SH-02
systems for re-use, night were not adequately followed up by the Estate
application, maintenance of managers.
equipment to reduce leakage,
collection of rainwater, etc.). At both Tambang Estate and Jasin Lalang Estate, the
d) Protection of water courses extent of a stream running across and inside the
and wetlands, including plantation was not clearly indicated on the map. As
maintaining and restoring such, the location of the water sampling points were
appropriate riparian buffer not correctly addressed or identified.
zones at or before planting or
replanting, along all natural
waterways within the estate.
e) Where natural vegetation in
riparian areas has been
removed, a plan with a
timetable for restoration shall
be established and
implemented.
f) Where bore well is being use
for water supply, the level of the
ground water table should be
measured at least annually.
4.5.5.2 Indicator 2: No construction of Visits to sites confirm that there was no construction of any Complied
bunds, weirs and dams across structure across waterways that could obstruct or affect the
main rivers or waterways water flows.
passing through an estate.
4.5.5.3 Indicator 3: Water harvesting Currently, no rain water harvesting being practiced. Water Complied
practices should be source for domestic use in the estates is the treated water
implemented (e.g. water from supply from the government water utility company, Jabatan
road-side drains can be Bekalan Air Johor.
directed and stored in
conservation terraces and
various natural receptacles).
4.5.6 C6: Status of rare, threatened, or endangered species and high biodiversity value area
4.5.6.1 Indicator 1: Information shall be HCV assessment was conducted by the IOI Group HQ and Complied
collated that includes both the documented in a report dated Oct 2010. Latest review was
planted area itself and relevant done in Mar 2018. The exercise has taken into
wider landscape-level consideration all aspects of environmentally sensitive areas
considerations (such as wildlife such as ponds, streams, wildlife boundaries and was
corridors). This information documented.
should cover:
a) Identification of high HCV and other environmentally sensitive areas were
biodiversity value habitats, such documented and inspected on site. Visits to site confirmed
as rare and threatened that the Segamat estate, Bukit Serampang estate and
ecosystems, that could be Gomali estate are all surrounded by plantations.
significantly affected by the Boundaries bordering the estates were well demarcated.
grower(s) activities. Trenches were also constructed along the borders to
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b) Conservation status (e.g. clearly demarcate their boundary. At some places, estate
The International Union on roads estate roads also served as perimeter boundary.
Conservation of Nature and Conservation areas/environmentally sensitive areas, i.e.
Natural Resources (IUCN) buffer zones along the stretches of rivers/streams which
status on legal protection, pass through the estates had also been identified,
population status and habitat demarcated and being monitored.
requirements of rare,
threatened, or endangered
species), that could be
significantly affected by the
grower(s) activities.
4.5.6.2 Indicator 2: If rare, threatened Overall, the recommendations and feedback provided by Complied
or endangered species, or high the various parties during their internal HCV consultation
biodiversity value, are present, has been considered in the ‘HCV & Conservation Areas’
appropriate measures for management plans at the respective estates.
management planning and HCV and other environmentally sensitive areas were
operations should include: documented and inspected on site. Conservation
a) Ensuring that any legal areas/environmentally sensitive areas i.e. buffer zones
requirements relating to the along the stretches of rivers/streams which pass through
protection of the species are the estates had also been identified, demarcated and being
met. monitored.
b) Discouraging any illegal or Regular patrols on a monthly basis to monitor the HCV
inappropriate hunting, fishing or buffer zones have been carried out by both the estate
collecting activities and executives and the auxiliary patrol personnel and sightings
developing responsible were recorded in the record book.
measures to resolve human- Also, signages that prohibit hunting, fishing and water
wildlife conflicts. polluting activities were verified on-site at all estates visited
and found to have been satisfactorily maintained.
The estates have taken appropriate measures to control
any illegal or inappropriate hunting, fishing or collecting
activities within the estates. ‘Conservation Zone’ signages
and “no hunting” policy were prominently displayed and
verified to be maintained during field visits.
Information on RTE species have been disseminated to the
workers through training conducted by all the estates
between 09 Mar 2018 and 15 Mar 2018.
Verification at sites were also made and found to be
satisfactory implemented at the estates assessed.
4.5.6.3 Indicator 3: A management plan A management plan was developed, established and Complied
to comply with Indicator 1 shall effectively implemented. Document relating to the above
be established and effectively was available.
implemented, if required.
4.5.7 C7: Zero burning practices
4.5.7.1 Indicator 1: Use of fire for waste IOI Group had observed the policy of ‘Zero open burning’ Complied
disposal and for preparing land for replanting, if any, at the estates.
for oil palm cultivation or Field inspections made at estates assessed showed no
replanting shall be avoided evidence of open burning.
except in specific situations, as
identified in regional best
practice.
4.5.7.2 Indicator 2: A special approval Confirmed that there were no instances of such issue at Not
from the relevant authorities present. applicable
shall be sought in areas where
the previous crop is highly
diseased and where there is a
significant risk of disease
spread or continuation into the
next crop.
4.5.7.3 Indicator 3: Where controlled The company practiced a ‘No Open Burning’ policy. Visit at Complied
burning is allowed, it shall be sites confirmed no such activity took place.
carried out as prescribed by the
Environmental Quality
(Declared Activities) (Open
Burning) Order 2003 or other
applicable laws.
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4.5.7.4 Indicator 4: Previous crops The Best Management Practice guidelines for Replanting Complied
should be felled or mowed was available at the estates. Previous crops were felled,
down, chipped and shredded, chipped and shredded as this was the best practice.
windrowed or pulverized or
ploughed and mulched.
Noncompliance finding:
Bertam estate
Tambang estate:
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4.6.1.2 Indicator 2: Where oil palm is Planting terraces were constructed on land with slope more Complied
grown within permitted levels than 10o. Terraces constructed had included proper stop
on sloping land, appropriate soil bunds which were verified on the estates during field visits.
conservation measures shall be It was observed during field visits that there was no
implemented to prevent both planting at slopes of greater than 25o.
soil erosion as well as siltation The PMU has a SOP (Best Management Practices) for
of drains and waterways. erosion control during replanting or any activities involving
Measures shall be put in place earth disturbance. Steps were taken for erosion control
to prevent contamination of included soil stabilization, run-off control and sediment
surface and groundwater trapping to mitigate the disturbed earth entering waterways.
through runoff of either soil, There was no apparent soil erosion observed during the
nutrients or chemicals. field inspections. Leguminous cover crop, macuna
bracteata was well established at the replanted field blocks.
4.6.1.3 Indicator 3: A visual Field Block Maps with Block nos. and planting year has Complied
identification or reference been established at each field.
system shall be established for
each field.
4.6.2 C2: Economic and financial viability plan
4.6.2.1 Indicator 1: A documented The 5-year Business Management Plan (FY 2017/2018 to Complied
business or management plan FY 2022/2023) for the respective Estates audited were
shall be established to documented and reviewed.
demonstrate attention to
economic and financial viability The Annual Budget for each year include the following:
through long-term management 1) Staff and Labour requirements;
planning. 2) Crop projection; FFB yield/ha trends;
3) Cost of Production; Cost/mt FFB trends;
4) Financial indicators covering cost of labour, supervision,
maintenance, depreciation, etc.).
5) Budget for Environmental, Social, Safety & Health,
Training and Promotions.
The Estate Managers have monitored the operational
performance against Key Performance Indications and
targets (costs, FFB yields, quality, productivity, pesticides
usage, fertilizers usage, etc.).
Records of monitoring of costs against budget to achieve
specified targets were verified to be available.
Performances are discussed in the monthly meetings held
at POM office and issues and actions needed are recorded
for follow up in the next monthly meeting. The records of
these meetings were available and verified during the
audit.
Monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly reports are
submitted to the IOI HQ at Putrajaya.
4.6.2.2 Indicator 2: Where applicable, Annual replanting program had been prepared up to Complied
an annual replanting 2026/2027 for the estates. A replanting cycle of 25 years
programme shall be has been adopted by the group.
established. Long term
replanting programme should The replanting status at the estates audited are as follows:
be established and review Bahau estate: Ongoing progressive replanting i.e.
annually, where applicable approx.150 ha (10% of planted area) per year from 2015
every 3-5 years. onwards Currently about 450 ha were replanted (2nd cycle)
and are still immature palms.
Bertam estate: No replanting is planned as the planted
area of 411 ha - mature palms is expected to produce for
another 5 years and the estate land is planned to be
converted for industrial use in the near future.
Tambang estate: Ongoing progressive replanting i.e.
approx.150 ha (10% of planted area) per year from 2015
onwards Currently about 340 ha were replanted (2 nd cycle)
and are still immature palms.
Jasin Lalang estate: Ongoing progressive replanting i.e.
approx.150 ha (10% of planted area) per year from 2015
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4.6.4.3 Indicator 3: The management Acceptance is confirmed by the Management prior to the Complied
shall accept MSPO approved audit via acceptance of Audit contract and Audit Plan and
auditors to verify Audits through the 5-year MSPO certification programme.
a physical inspection if
required.
4.6.4.4 Indicator 4: The management There are no contractors used for plantation operations Complied
shall be responsible for the except for FFB and EFB transportation which is monitored
observance of the control points by the respective Estate management.
applicable to the tasks
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3.2 Status of Identified Noncompliance and Corrective Actions, Observations and Positive Elements.
The status of the Noncompliances (NCR) and Observations (OBS) identified against the MSPO Compliance Indicators is
as per the details below:
Location:
Bertam estate
It was observed Management Plan and Program for Beneficial plants not
comprehensive i.e. did not indicate the ratio of the 3 types of beneficial plants and
adherence to the ratio for planting. I.e. at Bertam (Paya Rumput division).
Tambang estate:
Barn owl implementation was not adhering to company SOP of 1 box per 20 ha. No
progressive plan to increase and meet the said target was available.
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1. BERTAM ESTATE
Root cause:
As beneficial plants require ample water, close supervision, monitoring and maintenance,
Bertam estate is facing some problems as the Paya Rumput Division is located about 13 km
away and they do not have proper water supply and an office there. This coupled with cattle
grazing the beneficial plant and lack of manpower has prevented the beneficial plants that
were initially planted from taking root.
Corrective Action:
a) Retraining was conducted for workers assigned to plant and maintain beneficial
plants as per the Standard Operating Procedures (StOP). They were told to replant
beneficial plants in Paya Rumput division and adhere to the beneficial plants StOP
and planting program 2018.
b) Water for watering beneficial plants at Paya Rumput Division will be transported daily
by using estate van.
Please refer to:
Appendix 1(a) – Bertam - Re-training on StOP for Beneficial Plant (Attendance List, Training
Materials, Evaluation Form, Pictures and 2018 Beneficial Plants Program)
Root Cause:
2. Tambang Estate - Insufficient workers due to high crop season, lack of maintenance,
lack of experience and training on beneficial plants Standard Operating Procedures
resulted in improper planting of beneficial plants.
Corrective Action:
a) Jasin Lalang Estate –Retraining on beneficial plants SOP was done, a proper
maintenance schedule was created and a permanent gardener was appointed to
carry out continuous maintenance of beneficial plants. Besides this, new planting of
beneficial plants are also being carried out as per the estate’s program.
Please refer to:
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Appendix 2(e) – Tambang – Photos of Beneficial Plants in Nursery and being planted in the
fields
Root cause:
Due to high crop season and lack of workers, Tambang estate could not assign workers to
increase or replace the old and damaged barn owl boxes.
Corrective Action:
a) Training for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) was conducted for executives and
staffs on 4 June 2018. Tambang Estate has started taking steps to increase the
number of barn owl boxes as per the company’s StOP and estate’s program which is
1 box per 20 ha.
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Nonconformance
Waste management plan to avoid or reduce pollution was not properly implemented.
1) Tambang Estate
It was observed that plantation waste such as used fertiliser bags, chemical
containers, plastic bottles were seen scattered all over the plantation area. In
addition, an area was also noted to be used as dumping ground where all other
materials including mattress, metal and wooden unwanted materials seen
stacked or disposed off along the old road in the estate. Also unwanted tyres
and general rubbish was observed at the field block opposite of the Estate
office.
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1. TAMBANG ESTATE
Root cause:
The tractor driver who was assigned to collect, segregate and dispose the estate’s rubbish into
MIDO (contractor)’s collection bin did not follow the instructions and took the easy way out by
dumping rubbish at various locations in the estate. As the field staff in charge of rubbish
collection was also busy in the field, he failed to monitor the tractor driver. This resulted in the
disposal of rubbish in various undesignated areas.
Corrective Action:
All rubbish had been collected from the illegal dumping areas. Fertilizer bags had been stacked
at empty fertilizer bag store. Chemical containers are also rinsed three times, punctured and
stored in the schedule waste store. Other rubbish is also segregated and placed into recycle
bins. A warning letter has been issued to the tractor driver for dumping rubbish illegally and not
into the contractor’s designated bin.
Please refer to :
Appendix 1(a) – Tambang – Collecting rubbish (Before, During & After) Pictures
Appendix 1(b) – Tambang – Photo of Triple Rinsed Empty Containers kept in Scheduled
waste store (Before & After)
Appendix 1(c) – Tambang – Copy of Warning Letter Being Issued to Tractor Driver
2. BERTAM ESTATE
Root cause:
Though workers have been told to hang empty fertilizer bags on palm trees immediately after
they have loaded Fresh Fruit Bunches and loose fruit into trailers, they failed to do so due to
lackadaisical attitude and urgency to evacuate the crop.
Corrective Action:
Estate management has given a verbal warning and conducted refresher training for
mandores, bunch checkers, loaders and tractor drivers on field cleanliness and the proper way
of handling fertilizer bags and plastic materials in field. They have also been reminded that
strict action will be taken against them if they fail to follow this instruction.
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Minor NC: -
NC status verified by auditor: Closed by AL & SH Date closed: 3 Aug 2018
Verification of effectiveness: Next assessment
NC status verified by auditor: - Date verified: -
Nonconformance
The Management plan for mitigation of environmental impacts, timeframe for action and
responsible persons were not adequately followed up by the Estate managers.
At both Tambang Estate and Jasin Lalang Estate, the extent of a stream running across
and inside the plantation was not clearly indicated on the map. As such, the location of
the water sampling points were not correctly addressed or identified.
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TAMBANG ESTATE
Root cause:
Water samples were taken based on points designated by previous authorized team and it was
followed without adjustment of the sampling points nearer to the boundary line of estates
precisely inlet, middle and outlet samples.
Corrective Action:
The WQI Points were revised and it has been sure that the revised inlet and outlet points are
exactly positioned on estate boundaries. Requesting letter has been given to IOI Research
Centre and the revised points has been highlighted. In addition, labelling signboards are
erected at the WQI Sampling Points.
Root cause:
Water samples were taken based on points designated by previous authorized team and it was
followed without adjustment of the sampling points nearer to the boundary line of estates
precisely inlet, middle and outlet samples.
Corrective Action:
The WQI Points were revised and it has been sure that the revised inlet and outlet points are
exactly positioned on estate boundaries. Requesting letter has been given to IOI Research
Centre and the revised points has been highlighted. In addition, labelling signboards are
erected at the WQI Sampling Points.
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Nonconformance
Location: Bertam Estate.
Root cause:
As the benefits in the contract agreement for both local and foreign workers were similar, the
contractor mistakenly issued the wrong appointment letter for his local workers. This matter was
also overlooked by the estate management.
Corrective Action:
The estate Management has checked the contract agreements for all local contract workers
and instructed the Contractors to immediately replace the contract agreements with the correct
ones
Please refer to :
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Indicator 1: All employees and contractors shall be appropriately trained. A training programme
shall include regular assessment of training needs and documentation, including records of
training.
Nonconformance
Location: Tambang Estate.
Competency of lorry driver hired by the Contractor transporter for Transporting and
leveling of EFB & POME has not been clearly identified.
Root cause:
Estate management overlooked on ensuring the competency of lorry driver hired by the
contractor for transporting and levelling of EFB and POME.
Corrective Action:
Competent training on “Prosedur Kerja Selamat Pemandu Traktor” has been conducted to the
hired contractor lorry driver. Tractor Driver’s Appointment Letter and Tractor Driver’s
Authorization Card has been issued to the contractor lorry driver.
Appendix 1(a) – Tambang – Training Report on “Prosedur Kerja Selamat Pemandu Traktor”
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Prior to and during the Assessment, written and verbal feedback communicated from the stakeholders on the
environmental and social performance of the PMU operations were sourced. All pertinent feedback issues were reviewed
and followed up for verification and these had been accordingly incorporated into the report findings. See table below:
Communication done via email on 25 April 2018 to various categories of stakeholders (see list under para 2.5):
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Local Communities -
Interviews:
Interviews of sampled staff and
workers were also conducted
by the auditors during field
visits from 28 May – 02 June
2018 at the PMU:
Staff/Workers sampling:
POM = 8 males, 5 females
Estate Offices = 16 males,
10 females
Field/sites visit = 20 males,
12 females
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4.2 INTERTEK – MSPO Certificate details for the Gomali Oil Palm Estates Grouping
Certification scope: Oil Palm Plantations Supplying Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB)
Table A: Details of the Estates covered by this certificate and the tonnage approved are:
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The annual tonnages produced at the Estates Grouping are detailed as follows:
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APPENDIX A:
Mr. Augustine Loh is an IRCA Third Party Assessment Lead Auditor and IRCA Lead Tutor for IRCA ISO 9001 and OHSAS
18001 Lead Auditor Courses as well as Tutor for RSPO Certification Programs and Integrated Management System in
Intertek, Malaysia. He is a PORLA Licensed Surveyor / Inspector. He has over 25 years of fieldwork and experience in
Palm based product survey, supply chain monitoring, inspection and testing. He has successfully completed the IRCA
accredited Lead Auditor course in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22001, ISO 27001, RSPO Principles and
Criteria Lead Assessor Course, RSPO Supply Chain Certification and the International Sustainable Carbon Certification
(ISCC) Lead Auditor courses. He has also completed the RSPO training on RSPO P&C, RSPO Palm GHG tool, RSPO
RED and RSPO NEXT requirements. He has conducted assessments of organizations in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia,
Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia and Australia. He is currently the RSPO Regional Program Manager of Intertek Certification
International, Malaysia and has performed over 800 auditing days on quality, environmental and safety & health
assessments in various sectors including agriculture and oil palm plantations. He was the RSPO CB Assessment Team
Leader / Member which audited several RSPO certified Plantation Management Units since 2009. He was the CB Team
Leader in the stakeholder consultation and development of the RSPO Cambodian Local Indicators. He is a member of the
CB Internal Review Panel for RSPO and MSPO Assessment reports. He is a Lead Auditor in the Malaysian Sustainable
Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.
Mr. Sazali Hasni (SH) has over 25 years work experience in the forestry sector. He is an IRCA Auditor for ISO 9001 and
auditor for the PEFC Chain-of-Custody Certification. He has successfully completed training in the Intertek In House RSPO
P&C, MYNI. He has also completed training in the RSPO P&C, MYNI Lead Assessor course He was a member in the
stakeholder consultation and development of the Malaysian Criteria & Indicators (MC&I) for Forest management
Certification. He has been involved in the auditing of Forest Management Certification for the Perak State Forestry
Department and Pahang State Forestry Department. He has also been involved with a German based company in testing
their criteria for carbon tracing in an oil palm plantation in 2011. He had also acted as the regional consultant to International
Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) for the Asia Pacific region in the Evaluation and Monitoring of Projects funded by the
organization from 1994 to 1998. Projects funded are mainly forestry related such as reforestation, conservation, community
forestry apart from other research based projects. He is an Auditor in the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)
certification.
Mr Mohd Nazib Marwan has over 15 years work experience in occupational safety and health sector (since 2003). He has
5 years working experience as Factories and Machinery Inspector with Department of Occupational Safety & Health
Malaysia (DOSH) and earlier he has been certified with Certificate for Safety and Health Officer from National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). He has successfully completed the IRCA accredited Lead Auditor Course in ISO
9001:2008, OHSAS 18001: 2007. He is also an ISO 9001 Lead Auditor and OHSAS 18001 Lead auditor with Intertek,
Malaysia and has performed over 400 auditing days on quality, safety and health in various sectors including palm oil
industries since 2012. He has successfully completed training in the RSPO P&C, MYNI Lead Assessor course. He is a
member of the RSPO Assessment team which audited several RSPO certified Plantation Management Units since 2014.
He is an Auditor in the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification.
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12.30 pm –
Lunch Break
1.30 pm
1.30 pm - Continue site assessment at Bahau estate
5.30 pm
5.30 pm –
Travel to Hotel & Break
6.30 pm
6.30 pm –
Team Meeting and Discussion
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Lunch Break
1.30 pm
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Continue site assessment at Bertam estate
5.30 pm
5.30 pm –
Travel to Hotel & Break
6.30 pm
6.30 pm –
Team Meeting and Discussion
7.30 pm
12.30 pm –
Lunch Break
1.30 pm
1.30 pm -
Continue site assessment at Jasin Lalang estate
5.30 pm
5.30 pm –
Travel to Hotel & Break
6.30 pm
6.30 pm –
Team Meeting and Discussion
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