00:00FarmFresh Berhad confirmed that its farm director, Jacob Mothin, was the Malaysian killed in
00:06a helicopter crash in Palilia in the Rizal province of the Philippines yesterday.
00:11In a statement posted on FarmFresh's official Facebook account, Group Managing Director
00:16Loy Thuan Yee said the helicopter reportedly experienced engine trouble during what was
00:21meant to be a routine visit to a potential farm site.
00:24Jacob, 35, joined FarmFresh as a university intern 13 years ago and quickly earned a
00:29reputation for responsibility and eagerness to learn.
00:34Loy said Jacob contributed to bringing the company to greater heights, especially in its
00:38dairy farm division, while building a good relationship with all team members, contractors, and suppliers
00:43alike.
00:44Jacob had also forged a strong connection and trust with government agencies, particularly
00:49the Department of Veterinary Services, the East Coast Economic Region Development Council,
00:54and others.
00:55Loy also confirmed that FarmFresh's Philippines Chief Executive Director, Sean Poo, was injured
01:01in the crash, but is in a stable condition.
01:04Nani Shorja Reza, FMT.
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