Kota Kinabalu: The Community Local Fruit Replanting Programme by Suria Capital Holdings Berhad at Kg Kobuni, Inanam aims to plant 200 fruit trees, creating sustainable harvests and long-term economic benefits for the local community.
Suria Capital Holdings Berhad Head of Group Corporate Affairs and Communications, Julia Ismail said the programme which was implemented with the Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) Sabah, focused on the planting of high-yield fruit trees that will be fully managed and maintained by the local community.
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“This initiative empowers the community as long-term stewards of the land, while enabling them to generate sustainable and harvestable economic returns from the produce.
“A total of 60 fruit trees were planted at the village during the launch of the programme and the remaining to take place this month as part of the next implementation phase.
“In addition to economic benefits, the planting of fruit trees contributes to environmental restoration by increasing green cover, preventing soil erosion, and supporting carbon sequestration.
“Unlike ornamental plants, fruit trees become a permanent and protected component of the local ecosystem, ensuring long-term ecological and socio-economic benefits,” said Julia adding that, the programme also adopts an integrated approach to environmental restoration involving both terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Meanwhile, Julia also mentioned about the marine conservation component of the initiative involves the deployment of Art Wire Reef Stars in the coastal waters near Sepanggar, here.
She said a total of 20 Reef Star units is planned for deployment also this month.
“These structures are designed to actively restore damaged coral reefs by providing shelter and suitable settlement surfaces for marine life, thereby enhancing local biodiversity and strengthening the resilience of coastal ecosystems.
“The combination of land-based and marine restoration efforts reflects a holistic environmental strategy that recognises the interconnection between ecosystems.
“This initiative supports broader goals related to climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, and the sustainability of food sources and livelihoods for local communities.
“It also reflects a strong multi-stakeholder partnership involving the corporate sector, humanitarian organisation, and local communities.
“Through the mobilisation of shared knowledge, technical expertise, and financial resources, the partnership promotes environmental sustainability while strengthening community participation through responsible land and resource management.
“Overall, the programme contributes to sustainable development by aligning environmental conservation efforts with community empowerment and long-term economic resilience,” she said.
