Voices from the Field
Stories of the people and partnerships reshaping the palm oil value chain.
For more than a decade, Wild Asia has worked alongside independent smallholders, supply chain partners, and global brands to improve livelihoods, restore ecosystems, and strengthen responsible sourcing.
Through first-hand narratives and field insights, learn about the people, ideas, and on-the-ground solutions that help build a more resilient, transparent, and inclusive palm oil sector.
An oil palm smallholder, entrepreneur, and community leader, Reta Lajah is part of a new wave of Mah Meri women reshaping livelihoods, communities, and the landscapes they call home.
>> Read Story
Eng Lee Heng Trading is a dealer bridging smallholders and mills through trust, service, and global market access – the integral link in Malaysia’s palm oil value chain.
>> Read Story
By sharing her farming journey on social media, oil palm smallholder Norella Ambang has become an emerging voice for regenerative farming.
Meet Muhammad Hariz, a next-generation smallholder inspiring his peers to embrace regenerative farming, harness innovation, and reconnect with the land.
A second-generation indigenous smallholder, Bidin Loya is leading his Carey Island community's transition toward regenerative oil palm farming.
>> Read Story
As one of the architects behind Wild Asia's regenerative farming blueprint, Peter Chang shares why soil health lies at the heart of resilient oil palm farming.
>> Read Story
An indigenous Malaysian artisan bridges two worlds: the age-old tradition of Mah Meri woodcarving and the modern realities of oil palm farming.
From biogas-to-grid projects to climate-smart estates, Kim Loong Resources Bhd shows how a Malaysian palm oil company can turn ambition into a commercial strategy.
>> Read Story