What You'll Do
Step into the lush world of Simpang Renggam, Malaysia, where the sweet aroma of pineapples fills the air and the camaraderie among pineapple farmers is as golden as their harvest. Meet Lim Ser Kwee, who has dedicated his life to cultivating pineapples since childhood. As the president of the Federation of Vegetable Farmers Associations, his passion and expertise shine through. Joining him is the vibrant Huan Yi Heng, a young member of the esteemed HKK Fruits family, who carries the pineapple farming legacy into its third generation. Discover the secrets of successful pineapple cultivation, witness the tight-knit community of Simpang Renggam, and savour the fruits of their labour on this delightful journey through pineapple paradise.
About MY-SG
Singapore and Malaysia are closely knitted cultural, historically and socially. This series hopes to highlight the essential, everyday connections between Malaysia and Singapore—particularly through the flow of produce. From fresh produce and poultry to beloved snacks and ingredients, much of what fills our tables in Singapore begins its journey across the border.
This programme shines a light on the unseen hands and early-morning movements that keep our markets and kitchens stocked. Through stories and shared meals, MY-SG honours the people, relationships, and supply chains that nourish both nations, reminding us how interwoven our daily lives truly are.
About the Host
Meet Ah Heng, a third-generation pineapple farmer from Simpang Renggam, home to one of Malaysia’s most tightly-knit farming communities. At just 26 years old, Ah Heng carries on the legacy of his family’s company, HKK Fruits, one of the largest pineapple plantations in the area. What began as his grandfather’s corn farm slowly transitioned into pineapple cultivation—a move that now defines the family's identity. Today, HKK Fruits grows a variety of pineapples, including MD2 (highly prized for export), the sweet Josapine, and the tangy Morris, often used in local rojak or achar.
Pineapple farming is no small feat. Each fruit takes up to a year to grow, with artificial fertilisation and supplements applied in the early months to ensure high sugar content and good size. Despite careful attention, only about 90% of the yield meets the high standards required for sale—Grade A pineapples are sold incredibly affordable, while rejected fruits are turned into jam to minimise waste. As part of their supply chain, HKK Fruits partners with outlets in Singapore’s Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre.
Global warming has made farming more challenging than before. The sun’s intensifying heat means pineapples must now wear protective coverings—like little hats—to shield them from scorching temperatures. Still, Ah Heng remains committed to his family’s work together with his younger brother who studied Supply Chain in Australia. Together, they represent a new generation of farmers—blending tradition with modern knowledge to keep Simpang Renggam’s pineapple heritage alive and thriving.
Who should come?
- Everyone is welcome to participate in this exciting tour!
Programme Details
- Approximate Duration: 10.0 hours (Please arrive 15-30 minutes before the tour for registration)
- Language: English and Mandarin
- Meeting Point: Meet at EITHER My Community's Office (Blk 115A Commonwealth Drive, #04-13, Singapore 149596) OR Chinese Garden MRT Station Exit A (Bus Stop B28341). A chartered bus will bring us to Malaysia.
- Ending Point: The event will end at Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre (1 Wholesale Centre, Singapore 110001)
- The tour will proceed rain or shine.
Attire
- Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable long sleeved clothing to protect themselves from the sun and from mosquitoes.
- Participants must wear covered shoes with good soles grip.
What to bring?
- Bring along your physical NRIC, passport, a change of clothes, hand sanitiser, wet wipes, insect repellent, a bottle of water and an umbrella.
- Each traveller is solely responsible for ensuring that his or her passport or other travel document is valid for at least 6 months from the date of return and that he or she has all necessary visas, permits or passes as may be required by the governmental authorities of Malaysia.
- Please bring along your own breakfast to consume on the bus.
- We recommend that participants bring 100RM/person for meals and additional expenses.
- Participants are encouraged to bring their own earphones (with a standard 3.5mm audio jack) because we will be using radio guides for the tour!
- Please ensure that you bring along any personal medication. Asthmatic individuals are reminded to bring their inhaler.
What to expect?
- As we will be visiting a farm, participants may need to walk on dirt paths during the tour.
Other important information
- Our facilitators will reach out to you before the event with further instructions. Please ensure that you are contactable via the email and phone number provided.
- The ending time provided is an estimate. Due to traffic congestion, customs clearance and other circumstances, the duration of the tour is an estimate and can only be used as a reference. Participants should not plan for activities after the tour.
- Parking is available at the meeting point. However, we recommend participants take public transport or a taxi to the meeting point to avoid extended parking charges.
- The venue is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography is allowed at event premises.
Terms and Conditions
- Participants may wish to purchase a travel insurance separately. We will not be responsible for the loss, damage or theft of any item(s) belonging to a participant throughout the duration of the tour.
- Each ticket admits only one participant.
- Without limiting any other provision of these Terms and Conditions, to the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall not be responsible or assume any liability to any participant for:
- any injury, damage, loss or delay affecting any person or property not arising from our own negligence or breach;
- any loss, damage, cost, expense or delay suffered or incurred due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to:
- actions or omissions of third parties (including any applicable third party service providers);
- mechanical breakdowns;
- a Force Majeure Event;
- a failure by the participant to comply with any of his or her obligations hereunder;
- a failure by the participant or traveller to posess, obtain or maintain any travel documentation required for the tour (e.g. health certificates, visas, valid passports, etc.);
- a failure by the participant to follow reasonable instructions, including but not limited to noting and complying with specified check-in and check-out and/or meeting places and times.
- The sequence of any itinerary for a tour may be subject to change from time to time, due to traffic conditions and other unforeseen circumstances.
- It is the responsibility of participants who are pregnant to ensure that they have a doctor’s certification that they are fit for travel. Notwithstanding any such doctor’s certificate, My Community has the sole discretion to disallow a pregnant traveller to undertake certain activities and no refund shall be payable in such event.
- By agreeing to participate in the tour, every participant will be responsible for any injury, loss of damage due to careIessness of other actions on his/her part or that of children under his/her charge.
- It is compulsory for a parent/guardian to accompany any child of or under the age of 18.
- Videos and photographs may also be taken during the event. By registering for this event, you give My Community full rights to use the photos for marketing and publicity.
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