KOTA KINABALU: An educational tour offering first-hand insight into palm oil production is now managed by SKG Green Sdn Bhd as part of its growing eco-tourism and learning initiatives.
Originally launched in Sandakan in 2024, the Sustainable Palm Oil Educational Tour has been expanded to support SKG Green’s commitment to sustainability education.
According to SKG Green chief executive officer Philipa Datuk Wilfred Mojilis, participants visit selected Sawit Kinabalu estates, mills and nurseries to learn about the full production cycle, from seedlings to crude palm oil processing.
The company recently hosted 29 students from Beaufort Vocational College at the Lumadan Palm Oil Mill and Estate on the west coast—the first such tour under SKG Green’s management.
Sawit Kinabalu officers guided the students through each stage of milling, from the arrival of fresh fruit bunches to the final production of crude palm oil.
Some students also tried lifting fresh fruit bunches into a tractor, a task that gave them a deeper appreciation for the physical demands faced by plantation workers daily.
Philipa said the programme aims to increase awareness of the palm oil industry, especially among younger generations, while promoting sustainable practices through hands-on learning.
At the nursery level, participants are introduced to the selection and cultivation of quality oil palm seedlings used across Sawit Kinabalu’s estates.
Tours are conducted at sites across Sabah’s east and west coasts, including Sandakan, Lahad Datu and Beaufort, complementing SKG Green’s eco-tourism offerings at the Sungai Pin Conservation Area in Kinabatangan.
With growing interest from schools and institutions, SKG Green aims to position the programme as a key platform for learning and engagement with one of Malaysia’s major industries. – James Leong
Beaufort Vocational College students, along with Sawit Kinabalu officers and staff, during an educational tour at the Lumadan Palm Oil Mill and Estate.
