Environment

The large scale solar photovoltaic farm is managed by a subsidiary of EPIC Berhad, EPIC Solar Sdn. Bhd. with a capacity of 18.5 MW. The 28-hectare solar farm is located at Teluk Kalong Industrial Park, Kemaman and employs the use of fully sustainable green technologies. 

The 18.5 MW power generated by the plant is transferred directly to Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through the national grid system. These activities are demonstrative efforts of EPIC Berhad in diversifying beyond oil and gas business.

The Terengganu Inc Group green energy initiative commenced through collaborative engagement with GSPARX Sdn. Bhd., Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Terengganu Skills Development Centre (TESDEC) by installing rooftop solar on premises within the Group.

The environmental approach was spearheaded by Primula Beach Hotel (capacity: 0.3 MW), Permint Plywood Sdn. Bhd. (capacity: 0.13 MW) and PESAKA Timber Sdn. Bhd. (capacity: 0.32 MW)

Terengganu Inc Group also adopted green technology with the installation of 3 biogas plants at TDM Kemaman, TDM Sungai Tong and Ladang Rakyat Trengganu Bukit Bandi Palm Oil Mill. 

The biogas power plant will provide long-term environmental care while also helping to develop the existing treatment system of oil palm mills to avoid polluting the environment.

The 3 plants with an investment of RM56.0 million have the potential to produce a total of 25,000,000 kWh of renewable energy each year.

Terengganu Inc is proud to take on a leading role in providing green technology through the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station available at Primula Beach Hotel.

With a capacity of 7.5 kW AC, Primula Beach Hotel is the third location in Terengganu that provides the facility for EV users to recharge their vehicle, after Tanjung Vista Hotel in Kuala Terengganu and Awana Kijal in Kemaman

EPIC Solar Sdn. Bhd. (a subsidiary of EPIC Berhad) that specializes in solar photovoltaic technology for Malaysia’s East Coast Region introduced solar street light, that is powered by photovoltaic panels and producing clean and sustainable energy.

The solar street light was installed internally at Port Kemaman (18 units) and currently open for commercial and residential applications.

This initiative offer environmental-friendly solutions to communities, cost effective and reduce dependency on the grid for electricity.

EPIC Solar Car (ESCAR) materialize the collaboration of EPIC Solar Sdn. Bhd. (ESSB) with University College TATI (UC TATI) which aimed at promoting sustainable development by reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy.

The vehicle is powered by solar energy and has no fuel usage, making it an eco-friendly alternative to conventional vehicles. 

It was first developed for operational use at ESSB’s solar farm, with plans to expand its usage to the Kemaman Supply Base areas and potentially to be used as a tourist vehicle. 

For essential services at Terengganu Inc Group such as KMI Hospitals and hotels that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the operation requires substantial amount of electricity, such as through lighting.

Replacement of conventional light bulbs with energy efficient LED lights in all KMI Hospitals, Permai Hotel Kuala Terengganu, Primula Beach Hotel, Kuala Terengganu Drawbridge, TDM Berhad and TI Properties office are part of the initiatives implemented to promote sustainable energy consumption at operation building.

With the current environmental issues and strategies for reducing energy consumption, Ladang Rakyat Trengganu Sdn. Bhd. take proactive action by establishing Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) related to energy efficiency at its palm oil mill.

The SOP includes the requirement and compliance in achieving and maintaining the ISO certification and closely monitored by appointed working committee.

TDM Plantation Sdn. Bhd. and Ladang Rakyat Trengganu Sdn. Bhd. translate their sustainability initiatives in addressing the issue of wildlife encroachment and electricity consumption with the installation of solar-powered electric fences at the plantation estates.

By utilizing solar panels to increase energy efficiency and cost savings, TDM Plantation also uses solar panels to power up the water influent meter for measuring water outflow from the mill at the wastewater treatment plant at the Kemaman Complex.

Through sustainable management resources, TDM Berhad via TDM Plantation Sdn. Bhd. implemented ‘War on Waste’, a close monitoring on usage of electricity, water, stationary, paper, petrol, and diesel in each operational unit at TDM Plantation.

TDM believes that continues of monitoring the usage would ensure the efficiency of the utilisation at estate operations and HQ.

Water management controls water resources to ensure its efficiently allocated to users and minimizing the impact on the environment. 

Sustainability initiatives is taken by TDM Plantation Sdn Bhd by practicing rainwater harvesting via collection tanks.  Meanwhile, TI Properties connect a rainwater tank at the top of the office building to be used for the washroom.

Other than rainwater, Permai Hotel Kuala Terengganu created an air-conditioner water reservoir to collect and reuse the water for plants and cleaning windows

Subsidiary of Golden Pharos Berhad, Kumpulan Pengurusan Kayu Kayan Terengganu Sdn Bhd (KPKKT) has been awarded with the international standard of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) certification for its well-managed tropical forest of 103,688 hectares in Dungun Timber Complex (DTC) since 2008. 

Meanwhile, Pesama Timber Corporation Sdn Bhd (PESAMA) was also awarded the FSC® certification for its Cherul Forest Concession (CFC) with an area of 20,243 hectares. 

All the forests managed under Golden Pharos Berhad have complied with the national forest certification; Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC). 

Terengganu Inc Group are committed to being an environmentally-conscious and socially-responsible company by participating in the Greening Malaysia Programme: 100 million Tree-Planting Campaign 2021–2025. 

Subsidiaries of Golden Pharos Berhad which is Golden Pharos Forest Plantation is developing forest plantation area in Hutan Simpan Jerangau. Meanwhile Kumpulan Pengurusan Kayu Kayan Trengganu Sdn Bhd known by its ‘well-managed forest’ status at Dungun Timber Complex & Cherul Forest Concession is improving the stocking of the poorer area through re-planting programme.

TDM Berhad also contributed 514 hectares of land within its estate through collaboration with Nestle Malaysia in RELeaf Programme.

Syarikat Air Terengganu Sdn Bhd (SATU) is committed to provide the people of Terengganu with safe and affordable water supply. 

In ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water, SATU operates 14 water treatment plants with a total production capacity of 1,037 MLD. 

GPQ Sdn Bhd through its subsidiary GPQ WM Premix Sdn Bhd recognizes the importance of adopting green practices in quarry industry to ensure the industry’s long-term sustainability.

By embracing environmentally friendly technologies, practices and compliance such as following the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), the company aims to mitigate environmental impacts, improve resource efficiency and contribute to the overall sustainability goals. 

As one of the well-known fast-food franchises in the United Kingdom, Chicken Cottage place a strong emphasis on being environmentally friendly and demonstrating its corporate responsibility.

Chicken Cottage Distributors support a future where no Chicken Cottage packaging ends up in the landfills or the ocean by stopping the sales of plastic straws. Plastic carrier bags now has been replaced with brown carrier bags and the usage of polystyrene packaging has been removed.

Waste to wealth initiatives convert palm oil mill’s waste such as Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME), Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) into bio-organic fertilizer that acts as a soil conditioner. This operational productivity programme aims to reduce costs at estates and generate profit while improving yield. 

TDM Berhad owns two bio-composting plants in Kemaman and Sungai Tong with a combined production capacity of 61,000 MT. Meanwhile Ladang Rakyat Trengganu Sdn Bhd bio-humus factory potentially produce 20,000MT of fertilizer annually, yielding RM4.0 million in profit.