Study Visit Overview
Johor is one of Malaysia's key agricultural regions and plays an important role in the country's palm oil sector, hosting independent smallholders, dealers, estates, mills, and conservation landscapes that collectively contribute to a complex and evolving supply chain.
This study visit offers a unique opportunity to follow the palm oil value chain from certified smallholders in the Wild Asia Group Scheme (WAGS) to our partner dealers, mills, and estates, and conservation areas managed by WAGS farmers.
Study Visit Highlights
Field visit to RSPO-certified
independent smallholders
Introduction to WAGS & WAGS BIO regenerative transition model
Hands-on tree planting activity within a conservation buffer area
Discussion on mill by-products
and soil regeneration
Estate visit to understand sustainability challenges and landscape management
Learning session on human-elephant coexistence, biodiversity corridors and nature inclusion
Environmental & Landscape Context
The Kota Tinggi and Teluk Sengat landscapes in Johor are characterised by a mosaic of oil palm smallholdings, commercial estates, river systems, mangrove habitats, and forested areas. Many rural communities depend on oil palm cultivation as a primary source of income, making sustainable agricultural practices critical for long-term livelihoods.
The area is also environmentally significant due to its proximity to mangrove ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and forest reserves that support biodiversity and ecological connectivity. As many oil palm plots enter replanting cycles, there is increasing interest in regenerative practices that restore soil health while maintaining productivity.
At the same time, challenges such as human-elephant coexistence, riparian protection, and balancing agricultural production with conservation priorities highlight the need for landscape-level solutions.
This study visit demonstrates how sustainable palm oil production can be integrated with biodiversity conservation, traceability, and community development to create more resilient agricultural landscapes.
Study Visit Programme
Day 1 (5/11/2026)
11am - Depart to Johor
1.40pm - Arrive in JB
3pm - Check in at hotel in Desaru and rest
5pm - Welcome drinks and Study Tour briefing
7pm - Dinner
Airasia flight CGK - JHB | ETD: 11.00am | ETA: 13.40 | Duration: 1 hr 40 mins (1 hr time difference)
Day 2 (6/11/2026)
7am - Breakfast
8am - Depart to Teluk Sengat
9am -
Visit Smallholder BIO Edu Hub- Johannes
Tree planting
Excursion to Crocodile farm
Lunch at Teluk Sengat Seafood Restaurant
12.30pm - Visit Winsome Estate
3pm - Depart back to Desaru
5pm - Debrief and dinner
Day 3 (7/11/26)
8am - Breakfast
9am - Check out and Depart to Panti
10am - Visit Bird Sanctuary in Panti
12pm - Depart to Senai Airport
Participants wished to cross to Singapore can be arranged with fees
*Please note that the programme may change due to weather or unforeseen events.
Things to Take Note
Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Refreshments
Farm, dealer, mill, estate and conservation site visits
Programme coordination and facilitation
Technical knowledge-sharing sessions
Learning materials and guided field discussions
Tree planting activity
Accommodation
Ground transportation during the visit
