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Cahya Mata
Sarawak
Berhad
S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y
R E P O R T
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Designed and developed with the future in mind, Samalaju Eco Park was conceptualised out of a vision to provide
a balanced, healthy and sustainable lifestyle to the thousands working at the SIP. The Samalaju Eco Park Township
incorporates the natural semi-undulating terrain of the area, with the Township designed to preserve as much of the
land’s natural landforms and gentle water bodies. Green and blue spaces in the form of parks, water bodies, community
gardens and, at a later stage, a golf course will dot the Township and provide living spaces for the community.
Our Samalaju Property Development unit has also planned to landscape the Township with trees that are indigenous
to Sarawak. A total of 30 native tree species were selected for planting at the Township. Species were selected based
on their ornamental potential, usefulness and cultural significance. Their historical significance, local significance to the
Bintulu area, endemicity and current conservation status were also considered. Each species’ natural habitat, ease of
sourcing and planting were taken into account. The tree planting plan at the Samalaju Eco Park is encapsulated in the
table below.
Description
Land Size
(Ac)
Green Area
(Ac)
% of
green area
No. of
Trees
Trees/acre
(green area)
Year of Planting
Samalaju Resort Hotel
23.1
18.1
78%
1100
61
2015 (done)
160 Apartment Units
6.01
2.45
41%
123
50
2016 (done)
96 Apartment Units
2.76
0.99
36%
50
50
2016 & 2017 (done)
96 Apartment Units
2.97
1.33
45%
67
50
2017 (deferred)
Service Centre – 34 Units
5
0.45
9%
9
20
2017 (planning)
Some 170 trees, consisting of nine different species were planted. The types of trees that were planted are as
follows: Alstonia Augustiloba, (Pulai) Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Fig-Leaf), Eucalyptus Deglupta (Eucalyptus), Bucida white,
Pheltophorum Ptrerocarpum, Plumeria Obtusa (Cempaka), Polyscias Sp (Polyscias White), Pseuderanthemum Jessica
(jessica plant), Axalypha Siamensis (small tea leaf).
The detailed plan for Block 2 and Block 4 originally incorporated blue spaces in the form of a lake and canal. However,
the project is no longer ongoing and Samalaju Properties Sdn Bhd is on the verge of re-planning the blue spaces.
To aid in the site clearing work, the Company employed an Enviro Mulcher to shred the oil palm trees as it was a
requirement in our contract. It was not implemented in 2016 as our site clearing works were completed in early 2015.
However, it will still be on Samalaju Properties contract for any future site clearing works.
GREEN BUILDINGS AT THE ISTHMUS
Environment
Another innovative project that our Property Development Division is currently developing is the 246-acre development
called The Isthmus in Kuching. Poised to become the city’s Central Business District (CBD), the award-winning
development, has adopted the Green Building Index or GBI accreditation standard for new projects where possible at
The Isthmus. One such development, the Menara Sarawak Energy building, the head office for Sarawak Energy Berhad,
was completed in 2013. It is the first green building in East Malaysia and the first to be awarded the Final GBI Silver
Rating.