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In 2017, our Property Development Division planted some 200 trees across its various developments. For landscaping, the flowering shrub
Eugenia
was chosen for its colourful foliage and the
Hibiscus
flower being the national flower of Malaysia.
Our Cement Division’s contribution towards biodiversity included tree planting at the Mambong Integrated plant on a quarterly basis. A total of
80 tree saplings were planted in 2017. Trees were also planted in Pending and Bintulu grinding plants to beautify the environment.
Our Construction Materials & Trading Division exceeded their planting target of planting 500 trees by establishing 800 trees throughout the
Division in 2017.
We also observed Earth Hour with all our offices switching off their lights between 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and several cycling enthusiasts from our
offices participated in an Earth Hour Night Ride.
Samalaju Eco Park
The Samalaju Eco Park Township, a 2,000-acre eco-themed township adjoining the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP) has been the crown jewel of our
Samalaju Development Division since the project was launched in 2015.
Designed and developed with the future in mind, the vision for Samalaju Eco Park was conceptualised to provide a balanced, healthy and sustainable
lifestyle to the thousands working at the SIP. The plan for the township incorporates the natural semi-undulating terrain of the area and is designed
to preserve the natural landscape and gentle water features. Green and blue spaces in the form of parks and community gardens will dot the township
and provide living spaces for the community.
Samalaju Properties Sdn Bhd has also planned to landscape the township with trees that are indigenous to Sarawak. 30 native tree species were
selected for planting in 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.
Tree Planting at Samalaju Eco Park
Description
Land Size
(Ac)
Green Area
(Ac)
% of
Green Area
No. of
Trees
Trees/Acre
(Green Area)
Year of
Planting
Samalaju Hotel Resort
23.1
18.1
78%
1100
61
2015
(done)
160 Units Apartments
6.01
2.45
41%
123
50
2016
(done)
96 Units Apartments
2.76
0.99
36%
50
50
2016 & 2017
(done)
96 Units Apartments
2.97
1.33
45%
67
50
2017
(deferred)
Lake & Canal Infrastructure
24.27
8.87
37%
532
60
2018
(re-planning)
Service Centre - 34 Units
5
0.45
9%
9
20
2017
(continuing)
Environment
During 2017, a total of 44 trees were planted at 16 units of shophouse and 209 trees at Samalaju Ecopark Apartments. The types of trees that were
planted are as follows:
Park Alstonia Augustiloba (Pulai)
,
Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Fig-Leaf), Eucalyptus Deglupta (Eucalyptus)
, white
Bucida, 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 is on the verge of re-planning the blue spaces.
To aid in the site clearing work, the Company employed an EnviroMulcher to shred the oil palm trees as specified in our contract. It was not implemented
in 2017 as our site clearing works had already been completed in early 2015. However, it will still be in Samalaju Properties’ contract for any future
site clearing works.
Samalaju Properties is also in the process of pursuing the BCA Green Mark Certification which is a benchmarking scheme incorporating internationally
recognised best practices in environmental design and performance.