KUALA LUMPUR, Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with YPJ Plantations Sdn Bhd (YPJP) and PIJ Holdings Sdn Bhd (PIJH) — both Johor state-linked companies — to boost collaboration and modernise the state’s palm oil industry.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, JPG said the partnership covers around 13,202 hectares of land managed by YPJP and PIJH. The focus will be on improving productivity through better procurement and processing of fresh fruit bunches, sustainability advisory services, and efforts to obtain Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) certification.
The parties also plan to explore centralised procurement for key inputs like fertilisers and introduce training and upskilling programmes for plantation workers.
JPG managing director Mohd Faris Adli Shukery said the group is committed to working with Johor state agencies to build a more efficient and sustainable agribusiness ecosystem. 
“By sharing resources and expertise, we aim to raise productivity, strengthen sustainable practices and enhance the skills of our workforce. This collaboration marks a meaningful step toward strengthening Johor’s agricultural sector,” he said.
The partnership is expected to deliver long-term value, improve plantation standards and support Johor’s vision to become a national leader in sustainable agribusiness.
YPJP is involved in palm oil trading under Yayasan Pelajaran Johor, while PIJH — under Perbadanan Islam Johor — operates across sectors including plantations, property, infrastructure, and the halal industry.
