The Incorporated Society of Planters is technically a professional body incorporated on 8th October 1919 as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital under the Companies Act. For a hundred years up to the early eighties, the plantation sector played a vital role in Malaysia's economy. It created vast employment opportunities in the country and was a major contributor to foreign exchange earnings. Malaysia became the world leader in plantation agriculture. With the strong economic growth in recent years, there has been a shift in the plantation industry from the previous concern of creating employment opportunities towards upgrading skills for productivity to maintain Malaysia's competitiveness. For Malaysia to retain its position in the forefront of plantation agriculture, it must take a lead in technical innovations, such as mechanisation of estate operations, and through increased value added in the downstream utilisation of the country's primary products. The Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP) with a proven team at its helm will continue to tap the innovative and technical skills of its members to maintain the growth of the Society and Malaysia's unrivalled record of excellence in plantation agriculture, in the new millennium.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors - Term 2007-2009
Name
Address
ISP Chairman
Abdullah bin Busu Hanifah, (Hj), AMP
No.28, Lorong Kariawan 20 Taman Guru, Jalan Gambang 25150 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 019-9506813 Fax: 09-5683007 E-mail:abdullahbusu@yahoo.com
Vice Chairman
Sarjit Singh Chima, AISP, MMIM, Bsc.(Agri)
No.5, Jalan 21/13 Seapark 46300 Petaling Jaya Selangor Tel: 019-5630949 Fax: 03-21441239
North West Malaysia
Low Yam Long
Ingia Sdn Bhd 19, Lorong Perusahaan Sg Lokan 1 Taman Perusahaan Sg Lokan 13800 Sg Dua Butterworth, Penang Tel: 04-3563520/019-4808839 Fax: 04-3567177 E-mail:lowingia@hotmail.com
North Perak
Poh Weng Hong, AISP
Foong Lee Plantations Sdn Bhd Pondok Tanjung 34010 Taiping Perak Tel: 05-8836033/016-5577880 Fax: 05-8839621 E-mail:Hong5399@tm.net.my
Central Perak
Mazalan Kamis
Ladang Koop Pehuma KB No.2 33800 Manong, Kuala Kangsar, Perak Tel: 05-7430981/019-5510788 Fax: 05-7430981 E-mail:lansaka@pd.jaring.my
Lower Perak
Capt (Rtd) Sundian s/o Nadaraj
Sg Bernam Estate 36009 Teluk Intan Perak Tel: 03-32136601/019-5730455 Fax: 03-32136619 E-mail:sunbrin4@tm.net.my
Selangor/W.Persekutuan
A. Arikiah
328, Jalan B7 Taman Melawati 53100 Kuala Lumpur W. Persekutuan Tel: 03-78808896/016-2280323 Fax: 03-78808186 E-mail:canarik@hotmail.com
Melaka/Muar
Tay Lip Hock
Leong Watt Hin Estate Sdn Bhd 21/21-1, Jalan PM 1/1 Jalan Dato' Wira Poh Ah Tiam 75250, Melaka Tel: 06-3359810/012-6281948 Fax: 06-3351549
Negeri Sembilan
Kamarul Bahrin Noor bin Shaarani
New Labu Estate 71809,Nilai Negeri Sembilan Tel: 06-7991214/019-7185498 Fax: 06-7991226 E-mail:kamarks@simedarby.com
North Johore/Pahang Tenggara
Wee Kow Ngah, AISP
Achi Jaya Plantations Sdn Bhd P O Box 108 85400 Cha'ah Johor Tel: 07-9261773/012-6516669 Fax: 07-9263828 E-mail:kn_wee@hotmail.com
Central Johore
Yusni Abd Ghani
Ladang Ulu Remis P O Box 103 81850 Layang-Layang Johor Tel: 07-7527107/019-7785745 Fax: 07-7526353> E-mail:uremgr@guthrie.com.my
South Johore/S'pore/Rhio
Noesret Khan b Nasrullah Khan
Estet Koperasi Ladang Sg Ambat Peti Surat 72 86800 Mersing, Johor Tel: 07-7911990/019-7181990 Fax: 07-7912600 E-mail:sg.ambat@tm.net.my
Sawira Sdn Bhd MM 43, Medan Mewah 26700 Muadzam Shah Pahang Tel: 09-4522044/019-5780789 Fax: 09-4522048 E-mail:bukit_talong@yahoo.com
Central Terengganu
Anuar ISmail,AISP
Ldg. Rakyat Terengganu S/B 1797, Jalan Sultan Mahmud, Kuala Ibai 20400 Kuala Terengganu Terengganu Tel: 09-6170695/019-9525325 Fax: 09-6176137 E-mail:annuar@lrtsb.com.my
Kelantan
Lee Khor Ching @ Lee Kuan Heng
Ladang Tebing Tinggi Ulu Kusial Estate Sungei Kusial 17500, Tanah Merah Kelantan Tel: 09-9583534/012-9626793 Fax: 09-9583534 E-mail:1papamama@yahoo.com.my
North Sarawak
Tey Kok Lay
Rajawali Estate Golden Hope Plantations (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd KM 52, Jln Bintulu/Miri P O Box 673 97008 Bintulu Sarawak Tel: 086-325857/013-8378750 Fax: 086-325054 E-mail:teyklay@hotmail.com
Central Sarawak
Chan Wing San
C/o Jobenar Raya Sdn Bhd No.25-1 - 25-2 Level 25, Wisma Sanyan No.1 Jalan Sanyan 96000 Sibu Sarawak Tel: 086-327455/084-332155/019-8277155 Fax: 084-332153 E-mail:Helenasiaw@mafrica.com.my
South Sarawak
A C Bugatt, MMIM, AISP
Lot 283, Lorong 11 Jln Kg. Tabuan Dayak 93350 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: 082-460705/019-8591084 Fax: 082-460705 E-mail:acbugatt@tm.net.my
Sabah-Lahad Datu
Pradap Kumar s/o Bhaskaran
c/o Wilson Chua, Well Blossom Sdn Bhd P O Box 60197 91108 Lahad Datu Sabah Tel: 089-565388/019-8620021 Fax: 089-884436
Sabah-Tawau
Anthony Tsen Sui Lin, AISP, FISP
A.Tsen & Co., MPT 2901, 2nd Flr, SUDC Light Industrial Shophouse KM 5, Jln Apas, P O Box 1053 91008 Tawau Sabah Tel: 089-913509/089-914896/019-8530380 Fax: 089-914896 E-mail:atsensl@tm.net.my
Sabah-North East
Charles Chow Kok Cheng, AISP
Layar Positif Sdn Bhd Block D, Lot 28 1st Floor Taman Indah Jaya 90000 Sandakan Sabah Tel: 089-222616/013-8866968 Fax: 089-222616 E-mail:kcccharles@yahoo.com
Co-opted (ISPM Sdn Bhd)
Innocent Peters
3/3/5, North Point One Ampang, Ampang Utama 2/2 68000 Ampang, Selangor Tel: 03-42571819/016-2761813 Fax: 03-42527611 E-mail:peters_innocent@hotmail.com
Co-opted (Finance)
M R Chandran, MMIM, FISP
c/o Platinum Energy Sdn Bhd 1st Floor, South Wing Block Syed Kechik Foundation Building Jalan Kapas, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-20951080/012-2195035 Fax: 03-20961080 E-mail:mr.chandran@platinumenergy.biz
Co-opted (TES)
Asso. Prof. Sheikh Awadz Bin Sheikh Abdullah, AISP, FISP
No. 1, Jalan 2/4H 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi Selangor Tel: 019-2692124 Fax: 03-89435973 E-mail:sasa@agri.upm.edu.my
Co-opted (PEC)
Dato Dr Mohamad Hashim b Ahmad Tajudin, PJK, FISP
Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd 9th Floor, Wisma Sime Darby Jln Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-26123828/012-2388295 Fax: 03-26937071 E-mail:hashim@ccm.po.my
Co-opted (Library)
John Seng Sei Kui
West Estate 42960 Carey Island Selangor Tel: 03-31220389/012-6180690 Fax: 03-31220382 E-mail:john@golden.com
Co-opted
Emerson Liau Yong Hwa, ASDK
W D T 233 90009 Sandakan, Sabah Tel: 089-219723/019-813124 Fax: 089-273557 E-mail:emliau@hotmail.com
ISP Committees
The governing council of the ISP consists of Board Members comprising the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Branch Chairmen, a number of co-opted members and the Chief Executive. Board Members are professionals of high standing within the plantation industry and of such experience as to be able to contribute towards the development and excellence of the Society. A total of 5 committees are formed to attend to the routine functions of the Society. They are Executive Committee, Technical Education Scheme Committee which also incorporates the Professional Examination Board and the Professional Advisory Board, Planter Editorial Committee, Finance Committee and Library / IT Committee.
ISP Committees (Term 2007-2009)
Executive Committee
Hj Abdullah b Busu Hanifah,(Hj) AMP Sarjit Singh, AISP,MMIM,BSc.(Agri) Mazalan Kamis A. Arikiah Rosli bin Mohamed Taib Austin C Bugatt,MMIM,AISP Anthony Tsen Sui Lin,AISP,FISP
Finance Committee
M R Chandran, MMIM, FMOSTA, FISP - Chairman Hj Abdullah bin Busu Hanifah,AMP Sarjit Singh Chima, AISP, MMIM,BSc.(Agri) Peter G Selvarajah Dr. E Pushparajah, JSM, FISP Kamal bin Ahmad Milatu, FISP Hj Kasmuri b Sukardi,AISP
Technical Education Scheme Committee
Assoc.Prof Dr Sheikh Awadz b Sheikh Abdullah, AISP,FISP - Chairman Hj Abdullah bin Busu Hanifah, AMP Dr E Pushparajah, JSM, FISP Tey Seng Heng Sarjit Singh Chima, AISP, MMIM,BSc.(Agri) A Arikiah M R Chandran, MMIM, FMOSTA, FISP N Arulampalam Mohamad Fadzil b Hitam Innocent Peters
Planter Editorial Committee
Dato' Dr Mohamad Hashim bin Ahmad Tajuddin, PJK DPMP,FISP - Chairman Dr E Pushparajah, JSM, FISP Dr Ho Cheng Tuck Dr Kee Khan Kiang Jamaluddin Nasir Joshua Mathews M R Chandran, MMIM, FISP, FMOSTA Hj Abdullah Busu Hanifah, AMP Dr Gurmit Singh Assoc Prof Dr Zainal Abidin Mior Ahmad Dr Chan Kook Weng, FISP Sarjit Singh Chima, AISP, MMIM,BSc.(Agri) Innocent Peters S Thavamalar (Publications Officer)
Library / IT Committee
John S K Seng - Chairman Hj Abdullah Busu Hanifah, AMP Fauziah A Rahman Andrew Cheng Mui Fah Sarjit Singh Chima, AISP, MMIM,BSc.(Agri) N Arulampalam Fatimah Hanim Ahmad Zain Dahlia Zainal
ISP Management (M) Sdn Bhd (wholly owned subsidiary company of ISP)
Name
Address
Designation
Innocent Peters
3/3/5-North Point One Ampang Avenue Ampang Utama 2/2 68000 Ampang Selangor Tel: 03-42571819 Fax: 03-421527611
Chairman
M R Chandran MMIM, FISP
c/o Platinum Energy Sdn Bhd 1st Floor, South Wing Block Syed Kechik Foundation Building Jalan Kapas Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-20951080 Fax: 03-20961080 E-mail: mr.chandran@platinumenergy.biz
BOD
Kamal B Ahmad Milatu
6386 Jalan Kempas Bukit Kapar 42200 Kapar, Kelang Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: 03-33925205/019-3171758 Fax: 03-33925205
BOD
Chen Fai Kok, AISP
609, Taman Bukit Kaya Jalan Labu 70200 Seremban Negeri Sembilan Tel: 06-7615077 Fax: 06-7626730 E-mail: kcchenet@tm.net.my
BOD
Peter G Selvarajah
32, Jalan Jati 3/6 Section 3 40000 Shah Alam Selangor Tel: 03-55105091 Fax: 03-55111906
BOD
Assoc. Prof. Madya Dr. Sheikh Awadz Sheikh Abdullah
The Incorporated Society of Planters was established for the development and advancement of the professional interests of those involved directly and indirectly with the plantation industry. The society's primary objectives as laid down in its Memorandum of Association are as follows:
To promote the advancement and facilitate the requisition of that knowledge which constitutes the professional qualification of planter.
To promote the general interests of the planting profession.
To watch over, promote and protect the mutual and individual interests of its members in respect of matters pertaning to or arising from their employment in the planting profession.
To promote and maintain good feeling, co-operation and understanding between members and their employers.
To ascertain and recommend fair and reasonable terms and conditions of service for Planters.
To advise, recommend, liaise, mediate and otherwise to be concerned in or with relations between and matters of mutual interest to members and employers.
To furnish to members, prospective or otherwise, information, advice and assistance in respect of matters relating to the profession and employment therein and in particular to furnish to members opinion, advice and assistance in legal matters pertaining to or arising out of their employment as Planters.
To assist members and prospective members to obtain employment.
To afford to members and others facilities for co-operation in all matters affecting the interests of Planters and , in particular, to promote or oppose legislative measures affecting or likely to affect members, to communicate and consult with public authorities and with kindred bodies on all matters affecting the interests of members and to co-operate with other persons and bodies in all
To further, undertake, superintend and/or administer such matters charitable or benevolent institutions or undertakings.
To establish , print, publish and distribute and/or participate in the business of printing and publishing a newspaper or newspapers, journals, books, pamphlets or publications in the interests of Planters and the professional, cultural and social interests of members.
To improve the technical knowledge of members and with a view thereto to provide for the delivery of lectures and the holding of classes and examinations and the granting of certificates, diplomas and scholarships, and to promote, encourage and participate in the technical training of Planters.
Functions
The ISP plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing the image of the Planting profession. To play its part effectively, the ISP carries out various functions in line with the Society's objectives. The functions are:
Award of Professional Qualifications
Since 1928, the ISP has conducted the Technical Education Scheme which leads to internationally recognised qualifications in plantation management and practice.
Under the scheme, the ISP has established five (5) grades of professional qualification which may be obtained by examination:
Certificate in Plantation Practices (CPP) targeted towards school leavers.
Certificate in Plantation Management (CPM) entitles for general staff in plantation industry.
A Professional Diploma of LICENTIATE of the Incorporated Society of Planters which entitles the holder to use the designatory letters LISP.
An advanced professional Diploma of Associate of the Incorporated Society of Planters which entitles the holder to use the designatory letters AISP.
A postgraduate Diploma of Fellow of the Incorporated Society of Planters which entitles the holder use the designatory letters FISP.
Master in Plantation Management, University Putra Malaysia (UPM).
Maintaining a Register
The ISP maintains a register which contains the names, addresses and other identification details of members who comprise plantation industry executives, assistants, managers, agriculturists and researchers from both the public and private sectors.
Application for Membership
In upholding the professionalism of planters, the ISP board scrutinises every application to ensure that all applicants seeking membership are qualified.
Publications
As one of the strategies to promote high standards in the planting profession, the ISP publishes a journal The Planter and books on the management of plantations.
The Planter is published monthly and carries articles on plantation crops tropical agriculture, estate management and practice, as well as other articles to assist the career development of members. The Planter has been published since 1920.
The Society commissions technical publications on the cultivation and processing of estate crops, and the management of plantations which are text books for the Technical Education Scheme.
Professional Development Programme
In line with its objectives to promote training and education, the ISP organises seminars and conferences on planting topics that benefit members and the plantation industry at large.
Library
The ISP maintains a library which stocks series of local and foreign journals devoted to tropical agriculture. It contains archival records of the Society itself, together with a full run of The Planter on microfilm. Efforts are being made to make the library a source of research for all aspects of the history of estate agriculture in this country.
Future Needs
The ISP is gearing itself to meet the growing demand of members to enhance their technical skills, to maintain the growth of the Society and the competitiveness of the plantation industry as Malaysia progresses towards developed country status.
It is exploring ways and means of collaborating in joint programmes with other professional bodies and academic institutions to conduct courses relevant to plantation development. A Master's Course in Plantation Management has been formulated with Universiti Putra Malaysia while training courses for the ISP Diploma examinations are conducted by ISP.
Contact Us
The Incorporated Society of Planters
No.29, 31 & 33, Jalan Taman U Thant
55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 603-21425561 Fax: 603-21426898
E-mail: isphq@tm.net.my
Website: http://www.isp.org.my
Enquiry: enquiry@isp.org.my
