Managing Director

Murugiah Krishnasamy (Muru)

  • Started my career in the Cocoa, Coconut and Oil plantation industry since 1986.
  • Equipped with vast working knowledge and experiences in this sector for more than 35 years in Oil Palm mature and Immature. (Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Indonesia)
  • Held rank from Field Assistant, Assistant Manager, Senior Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Plantation Manager, Regional Senior Manager and Regional Plantation Controller in various Public Listed companies.
  • Have extensive experience in Nursery establishment (Cocoa, Coconut and Oil Palm).
  • Mainly handled oil palm crop covering development, new planting / replanting cultivation and management. (Jungle to Oil Palm and re-planting to Oil palm).

Name : Murugiah Krishnasamy
Nationality :
 Malaysian
Contact Information: 019-8339303
Email Address: mu.kris93@gmail.com
Member of Incorporated Society of Planters (ISP): 10040

” We are committed to the quality of our work, services and the people/client who utilize our services for Oil Palm Plantation Management including Administration & Personnel/Manpower. “

36+

Years of Experience

Director Portfolio

Academic Qualification

01

High School Certificate of Education and Diploma in Business Administration

02

Non-Financial Managers Accounts – Certificate

03

Managing Poor Performance – Certificate

04

SECA – Training course on New Sabah Labour Ordinance – Certificate

05

Understanding & Interpretation of ISO 9001:2000 – Certificate

06

Continuing Professional Development Program Adequate Procedures for MACC Corporate Liability Act (CPE PTS:16) – Certificate

07

Certificate of Appreciation by Beluran District of Sabah Police Chief

Core Value

Strengths & Skills

Business Management Skills

Different positions held have resulted in strong result driven management skill. Good communication skills and understanding of different culture helps to motivate people. Good networking skill with local Government and Industry. Familiar with current industry issues in Malaysia & Indonesia and experience to manage such issues positively.

Administrative Skills

Ability to improve administrative procedure, good working knowledge of business plans, budget preparation, cost analysis and cost control. Having strong negotiating skills.

Technical Skill

Introduced various Best Management Practices for the Group which resulted in yield and profitability enhancement by effective and efficient use of inputs to meet site specific needs and for enhanced productivity and sustainability while meeting acceptable environmental standards.

Professional

Well verse in recruitment of foreign workers for agricultural work through workers recruitment Agency.

Capable

Capability in mobilizing work force and always maintain sufficient workers to carry out daily operation.

Flexible

Able to work and stay in adverse conditions and remote area.

Fair-minded

I have managed various ethnic groups of workers during my career in the Plantation sector i.e. foreign workers from Bangladesh, various type of workers from Indonesia, Filipino and local Malaysian and Sabahan.

Sense of Leadership

Able to handle and motivate Plantation Managers, Sr Assistant Managers, Assistant Managers and Field Staff for better result and productivity.
Director Portfolio

Courses & Seminar Attended

March 2005

DOSH on notification of Accident Dangerousness Occurrence

March 2005

Train The Trainer – Foreign Workers Induction Course – Trainer Certificate

April 2005

MPOA – Sabah Labour Ordinance

April 2005

MPOA – Food safety in Palm Oil Industry

September 2005

MPOA – Forum on Towards Globally Accepted Quality, safe & Sustainable agricultural practices in Palm Oil Industry

October 2005

EVA – Economic Value Added by TH Group

February 2006

MPOA – Labour Ordinance of Sabah

June 2006

5th International Planters Conference – High Productivity & Efficiency practices for sustainable Plantation Agricultural

June 2007

ISP National Seminar – Melaka

June 2009

6th International Planters Conference (Plantation Agriculture & Environment)

June 2011

ISP National Seminar

Director Portfolio

Working Experience

1986 - 1988
Trainee Staff

Harrisons Malaysian Plantation BerhadUnder license by Barlow Plantations currently known as Sime Darby.

1988 - 1990
Field Assistant

U.I.E.(Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.(United Plantation)

1990 - 1994
Assistant Manager In-Charge

Manilal Plantation (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd.

1994 - 1998
Senior Assistant Manager 

Kwantas Land Development Sdn. Bhd.

1999 - 2000
Acting Manager

IOI Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

2001 - 2009
Plantation Manager

Tung Hup Enterprise Sdn. Bhd.

3rd January 2010
Senior Plantation Manager

Agro Hope Plantations, Kalimantan Barat,Indonesia

2011 - 2012
Regional Senior Plantation Manager

Golden Land Berhad

2013 - 2021
Regional Plantation Controller

Cepatwawasan Group Berhad