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economic base, we provide jobs
opportunities for the communities
near our projects. In tandem,
the Group hires and trains local
employees at our job sites,
providing technical training and
skills to improve workers’ wage-
earning potential. We also support
local suppliers and entrepreneurs
by purchasing local goods and
services. A successful example of
this can be seen in Indonesia where
80.00% of contracts for goods
and services have been awarded
to small and medium-sized local
companies. In addition, 23.00% of
the FFB processed by the palm oil
mill is purchased from smallholder
farmers and third-party growers.
Similarly in PNG, 79% of the
procurement contracts have been
awarded to local companies.
Apart from building and furnishing
the mosques and schools located
within and around the plantation
with the necessary amenities, our
Indonesian subsidiary, PTNJL also
funds the monthly allowance of
teachers and imams.
IFC has continued its support
of aspiring local talents in
developing their skills through their
participation in the local soccer
leagues. During the year, IFC
continues to be a major sponsor of
the Morobe Football Association
and had also provided funding
for Besta PNG United FC with a
commitment of PGK100,000.
Meanwhile, our Indonesian
subsidiary, PTNJL received a total
of 31 students; 5 of from PDD
Politeknik Negeri Nunukan and
26 from several regional high
schools, to undergo a 2-month
internship program during the year.
In PNG, educational tours of IFC’s
production facility are regularly
arranged with local schools to
create awareness of the fishing
industry and canning processes.
The Group has since January 2018 took in 60 university graduates to
undergo 8 months to undertake workplace experience with companies
within the Group (with the possibility of progression into permanent
employment) program through our participation in and support of the
PROTÉGÉ (formerly known as Skim Latihan 1Malaysia). This program
involves a mix of on-the-job placements and skills development
workshops which would allow trainees to absorb the organisational
and work culture whilst also developing relevant job-specific training.
Allowances and benefits are given during the program.
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