JOHOR BAHRU, October 27 – Local villagers near the Johor Plantations Berhad (Johor Plantations) Basir Ismail estate in Ulu Tiram received a heartwarming surprise on Sunday. A group of charity cyclists paid them a visit, bringing along #JPBerkat food aid and cash contributions. One of the beneficiaries, 59-year-old Jalil Sulaiman, expressed his gratitude, saying, “I was told by my supervisor that there would be people coming to visit, but I did not expect this many in my humble home. It is indeed a blessing.”
Jalil, a dedicated fieldworker at Johor Plantations’ Basir Ismail estate since 1994, has been caring for his two disabled children, Sabirah and Samsudin, who suffer from paralysis and seizures, requiring lifelong care. “I am very thankful to be one of the recipients in today’s program. Any aid, no matter how small, will help me in caring for Sabirah and Samsudin,” he said after receiving the contributions from Amran Zakaria, the Head of the Human Capital Division of Johor Plantations. Two other villagers, Leha Puteh from Kg Air Putih and Suriani Sohot from Kg Sg Jempol, living adjacent to the estate, also received support.
Amran led the #JPBerkat charity cycling program, a CSR activity initiated by Johor Plantations, which distributed aid to 60 underprivileged recipients in conjunction with Malaysia’s 60th anniversary. The volunteer cyclists, including Johor Plantations’ employees, Kelab Sukan & Rekreasi Tiram, the High Castle Cyclists Kota Tinggi, and Sungai Redan Cycling Club, covered a 10km route in the surrounding area, making three pit-stops to deliver #JPBerkat using Johor Plantations’ own “Badang,” a mechanical buffalo produced by its subsidiary JPG Jenterra.
By organizing this program, we aim to foster love for our beloved country by strengthening community relations and instilling a spirit of patriotism while promoting a healthy and nurturing lifestyle,” said Amran at Johor Plantations eco-retreat near Sungai Johor, where other recipients from diverse backgrounds received contributions. #JPBerkat is Johor Plantations’ flagship CSR program, dedicated to uplifting underprivileged communities and fostering a culture of giving back. This initiative reflects Johor Plantations’ commitment to its core values and its role as a responsible corporate citizen contributing to societal well-being.
