PHOTO: Local farmers have now been entrusted to manage PT GMM’s plasma land through the Gane Bersatu Primary Oil Palm Cooperative. This management entails plantation upkeep and harvesting that will benefit communities financially
TERNATE – PT Gelora Mandiri Membangun (GMM) has officially transferred the management of its 245.67-hectare plasma land to Gane Bersatu Primary Oil Palm Cooperative (KSU-PPS Gane Bersatu). This handover was marked by a launch of the mandatory community plantation development program on Monday (8/10/2026) at the South Halmahera regent’s office hall.
Participating in the ceremony was South Halmahera’s Vice Regent Helmi Umar Muchsin, who said the plasma land — previously part of GMM’s plantation — had now been entrusted to local farmers for cultivation and harvesting.
“This shows how GMM’s presence in South Halmahera truly improves the lives of immediate communities, not only its own financial performance,” said Helmi.
He hoped for a stronger partnership with the company, cooperative, and people going forward. Good communication and coordination are integral to plasma land management, he said, as it involves authorities from various sectors and is mandated by various regulations.
GMM’s Director, Jibae Park, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to conducting all legal and administrative processes tied to land-use legality in line with the law.
“Today, we have handed over the [land] management responsibilities [to the cooperative],” Park stated. “Onwards, let’s preserve the trust we have in each other to ensure productive, transparent, legally compliant, and impactful operations.”
The mandatory community plantation development program, or FKPM, has been much anticipated since 2016. By managing the plasma land, the 541 members of KSU-PPS Gane Bersatu expect to gain financial benefits, hence improving their lives across the five villages of Gane Dalam, Jibubu, Sekely, Yomen, and Yamli.
Mahdi Mhd Nur, the cooperative’s leader, praised GMM’s commitment. He voiced hopes of increased cooperation, especially with the regency government on land certification and other administrative processes.
This transfer of management thus signifies a key step toward strengthening a multisectoral collaboration aimed at driving sustainable, profitable plantation management. (Antara)
Source: ambon.antaranews.com
