6-L12-01, Level 12, Tower 2, Menara PGRM No. 6 & 8 Jalan Pudu Ulu, Cheras, 56100 Kuala Lumpur,

Telephone: +00 (603) 9283 9881 Facsimile: +00 (603) 9284 8187 Email: [email protected] 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, , , 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 , 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: [email protected] Tel: 603 2600 5349 Fax: 603 26987816 Email: [email protected]

We thank you for your comments and feedback.

Yours faithfully,

______Augustine Loh RSPO Program Manager Intertek Certification International Sdn Bhd

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