Carey Island
A Shared Home
Carey Island – A Legacy, Keepers of the Future
A documentary by
Produced by The Star, A Shared Home: Carey Island – A Legacy, Keepers of the Future explores how people, nature and innovation come together in a shared landscape shaped by generations of stewardship.
Through the perspectives of sustainability leaders, researchers, conservationists and members of the local community, the documentary highlights how biodiversity conservation, regenerative agriculture and responsible plantation management are helping build a more resilient future. Set against the unique backdrop of Carey Island, it offers an inside look at the people and practices working to ensure that progress and nature continue to thrive side by side.
Experience the full story in the documentary. Watch on YouTube.
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What's on Carey Island
Where heritage meets hospitality, and history lives on.
Centre of Sustainability
Hatter's Castle
Biodiversity Park
Golden Hope Academy
Plantation Museum
Clubhouse & Golf Course
Mangrove
Mah Meri Village
Biodiesel Plant
Kernel Crushing Plant
MTU & Robotics Centre
West Oil Mill
West Estate Office
R&D Centre
VIP Bunglow
Palm Oil Experience Centre
Langat Refinery
Centre of Sustainability
Certified to global standards, Carey Island plantations set a model for sustainable and responsible palm oil production.
Hatter's Castle
Built in 1923, gazetted as a National Heritage site in 2012, now a charming guesthouse for events and visitors.
Biodiversity Park
Once an oil palm site, now a living repository of Malaysia’s biodiversity and a model for ecological restoration.
Golden Hope Academy
A training centre for various programmes, now a full-fledged academy offering customised plantation management programmes.
Plantation Museum
Built in 1925 as the headquarters for Jugra Land and Carey Ltd., it now operates as the Plantation Museum, open for the public.
Clubhouse & Golf Course
Carey Island offers plantation-based eco-tourism and wellness experiences, a peaceful retreat from urban life.
Mangrove
Protected by 120 km of earth bunds due to its low elevation, this engineering feat safeguards both our operations and ecosystems.
Mah Meri Village
Carey Island’s 5 Mah Meri villages preserve rich traditions of wood carving and ritual, shaping its cultural identity.
Biodiesel Plant
Annual processing capacity of 210,000 MT, supports Malaysia’s B5, B7, and B10 blending mandates.
Kernel Crushing Plant
Operates with a capacity of 600MT/day, commissioned in March 2011, processing 100% RSPO and MSPO SCCS-certified palm kernels.
MTU & Robotics Centre
Established in 2022, focused on estate modernisation through tech-driven efforts to improve labour use & Land-to-Man Ratio.
West Oil Mill
With a combined processing capacity of 50MT/hour, it is strategically placed to support estates ensuring crude palm oil output.
West Estate Office
Built in 1930 at 542 sqm, previously a provision shop and then a Technical Training Centre, it is now the West Estate Office.
R&D Centre
A launchpad for agricultural innovation, home to innovative product solutions to meet our customers’ needs.
VIP Bunglow
Built in 1926 at 1,200 sqm and previously the residence of Jugra Land’s General Manager, now open for guest stays and events.
Palm Oil Experience Centre
Strategic centre for Malaysia’s palm oil industry, regularly hosts visits from global audiences, reinforcing its global relevance.
Langat Refinery
Established in 1974, refines 528,000 MT/year of palm oil, serving global markets with customised products.