Participants Testimony
Hear from longhouse chiefs, local leaders, and rural entrepreneurs about how SALCRA programs have transformed lives and livelihoods.
Desmond Sungan Anak Chundi
Longhouse Chief, AJPLS Committee Member, and Retired SALCRA Estate Manager (32 Years of Service)
"After retiring from SALCRA, I started my own estate by planting 10 hectares of oil palm, which can be harvested now. Producing 10 tons of fresh fruits a month is enough for a retiree like me."
Community Leadership
"As an Estate Manager, I met a lot of people and enjoyed working with the locals on the ground, which gave me the advantage to become 'Tuai Rumah' (Longhouse Chief) now. I voluntarily help our community work closely with the estate."
Teamwork & AJPLS
"As an AJPLS member, I work with current managers like a team. When production is low, everyone blames the manager, but as AJPLS we are in one team and share the responsibility."
Career Growth
"To young officers: work hard and extra. As an Estate Supervisor, I did the Assistant Manager task. As Assistant Manager, I did the Manager's task. When there is opportunity, the management will recognise and promote you."
SALCRA's Future
"I hope SALCRA will continue to do the best. With new technologies, like drones for surveys and modern agricultural machinery, SALCRA can do even better and make operations much easier."
Secondary Livelihood Success Stories
Under the AET programme, SALCRA supports plantation participants in initiating small home businesses to generate steady secondary income. Click on any participant to read their full detailed story.
Nyamping Langgoi
Kampung Bedup Merian
"We were informed by the Community Development Assistant (CDA) about this project. I chose pineapple because we planted this fruit before near our house."
Mrs. Aelie Tony
Kampung Krokong Bijuray
"I am interested in this project because it is practical for me to monitor as our farm is just next to my house." (Breeding Khaki Campbell Ducks)
Puan Mary
Kampung Mentung Mara-u
"During last Gawai, customers came nonstop asking me to make their traditional costumes. My orders were fully booked."
Dayang Chang
Kampung Jagoi Duyoh
"SALCRA sent us to sewing courses to learn different types of products we can produce. This helps meet village demand and support family income."
Norina Bunyam
Lubok Antu, Sri Aman
"I want to educate my community that, even as a housewife, we also can generate income for our families through agricultural programmes."
Desmond Reynold Jemeni
Retired Government Officer
"Almost every harvest, I send my honey to Kuching. My nephew helps me promote my product there, and I can easily earn RM400 every month."
Janet anak January
Sungai Antu, Saratok
"SALCRA provided top-quality sewing, embroidery, and edge sewing machines for this project. They even provided training, and learning from social media is effective too."
Sabai Lanyau
Batu Bebini Atas, Lubok Antu
"I am grateful SALCRA has given this project to us. Hopefully, we can get more pineapple plants so we can expand our farm."