Introduction
Ladang LGM Pahang Tenggara is located at km 12, Jalan Bukit Ibam, Muadzam Shah, Pahang Darul Makmur. The rubber plantation area is 1,540.66 hectares while the oil palm plantation area is 253.60 hectares making the total cultivated area of 1,794.26 hectares. The total land use for the planted area in 2018 is the same as the previous year.
MANAGEMENT STAFF
The management staff of the Ladang LGM Pahang Tenggara at the end of 2018 consisted of 19 employees comprising of 1 Estate Manager, 2 Assistant Estate Manager, 2 Field Supervisor, 4 Assistant Field Supervisor, 2 Administration Assistant, 1 Office Assistant, 2 Driver, 1 Adminis-tration Assistant (Security Supervisor) and 4 Administration Assistant (Security) of which 2 are contractually appointed.
WORKFORCE
In average the workforce at Ladang LGM Pahang Tenggara in 2018 was 201 workers, out of which 83% was Indonesian Workers (TKI) and the rest are from India, Bangladesh and local workers.
RUBBER
PRODUCTION
Production of rubber in 2018 was at 1,164 mectric tonnes equivalent to 1,325 kg /hectares, a decrease of 25.42% compared to 928 mectric tonnes or equivalent to 1,218 kg/hectares in 2017.
REVENUE
Revenue from sales of rubber in 2018 was RM5.16 million as compared to RM5.59 million in 2017. A decrease in average price from RM 6.02 / kg in 2017 to RM 4.43 / kg in 2018 was the main factor affecting the declined in sales of RM0.43 million equivalent to a reduction of 7.69% as compared to 2017.
PALM OIL
PRODUCTION
Production of rubber in 2018 was at 1,164 mectric tonnes equivalent to 1,325 kg /hectares, a decrease of 25.42% compared to 928 mectric tonnes or equivalent to 1,218 kg/hectares in 2017.
REVENUE
Revenue from sales of rubber in 2018 was RM5.16 million as compared to RM5.59 million in 2017. A decrease in average price from RM 6.02 / kg in 2017 to RM 4.43 / kg in 2018 was the main factor affecting the declined in sales of RM0.43 million equivalent to a reduction of 7.69% as compared to 2017.
MISCELLANEOUS
Other revenues such as rental of quarters, rental of communications tower site, sales of tender document and other sources generated revenue of RM 1.58 million with a 251% increase over 2017.
TOTAL REVENUE
Overall revenue generated by Ladang LGM Pahang Tenggara was RM8.10 million in 2018 compared to RM7.62 million in 2017 an increased of 6.30%.
TOTAL EXPENSES
Total expenditure increased by 18.47% to RM6.67 millions in 2018 compared to RM 5.63 million in 2017 with the largest percentage of expenses on harvesting and tapping.
MARGIN OF REVENUE
Profit margin in 2018 was RM1.43 million with a reduction of 28.14% compared to 2017 with had a surplus of RM1.99 million.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR OF 2018, installation and establishment of Bio-Process (PMG) and Crepe Rubber ma- chine was almost 100% complete. In addition, the opening of new phase (Phase 3C-1) with tapping area of 55.71 hectares begin in2018. Among other, programs and activities related to MSPO compliance and certification are also being actively pursued throughout 2018. Ladang LGM Pahang Tenggara also receives trainees from Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) especially from UITM for Industrial Training Program. In addition, Estate Management also receives visits from outsiders, especially those related to rubber crops.