Sime Darby Berhad reported a pre-tax profit of RM714.2 million and a net profit of RM489.0 million for the first quarter ended 30 September 2013 (1QFY2014), representing a decline of 44 percent and 51 percent respectively, over that of the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Sime Darby Plantation Liberia (SDPL) had terminated the services of six employees on 1 Oct , 18 Oct and 20 Oct due to various factors including criminal actions perpetrated on other company employees and property.

Sime Darby Jomalina Sdn Bhd, is now the world’s largest producer of segregated certified sustainable palm oil (CSPO), with a production capacity of 330,000 MT per annum.

Sime Darby Plantation Liberia Inc (SDPL) notes the report titled “Conflict or consent: the oil palm sector at a crossroads”, which was released on 7 November 2013.

In an effort to address proactively the current issue with the haze from fires in Riau Province in Sumatra, Indonesia, and its causes, PT Minamas Gemilang calls on all other stakeholders to enter into constructive dialogue to find a sustainable solution to the problem.