The 4th Batch of the ISPM International Senior Management Programme was successfully conducted from 21 to 23 May 2026, held at SD Guthrie Carey Island, Selangor, with the final day’s field session conducted at Dusun Durian, Banting, Selangor, under SD Guthrie Berhad.

A total of 31 participants attended this batch, with the majority comprising plantation professionals, reflecting strong regional participation and interest in leadership and management development within the plantation sector.

This three-day programme, designed specifically for senior plantation executives and emerging leaders, aimed to strengthen participants’ competencies in management, operations, and leadership. The sessions were delivered by the same esteemed panel of trainers—Dato’ Dr. Mohamad Hashim Ahmad Tajudin, Dr. Ramesh Veloo, and Dr. N. M. Thangaraj, in additional with 2 invited speakers, Mr. C Mathews and Mr. Joseph Tek, who shared their extensive industry experience and practical insights into contemporary plantation management.

Participants took part in interactive classroom discussions, group-based case studies, and practical field assessments, covering key areas such as strategic decision-making, financial and operational analysis, agronomic best practices, leadership development, and succession planning. The field visit at Dusun Durian provided valuable exposure to actual plantation operations and the latest mechanisation technology used by SD Guthrie, allowing participants to contextualise classroom learning through on-site observations and discussions.

The programme concluded with a closing ceremony officiated by Datuk Haji Daud Amatzin, Chairman of ISP, who delivered the closing remarks and commended the participants for their active engagement and commitment to continuous professional development. Tuan Haji Mohamad Fadzil Hitam, Vice Chairman of ISP, also attended the closing ceremony.