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Message from
Chief Executive Officer POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd
T he packaging of information is
vital for a fast growing sector like
biomass. It enables players and
consumers alike to have a better grasp
of the industry, knowing what are
available and who are making them
available. Such a birds-eye view of the
biomass sector helps bring buyers and
sellers together, helping in their planning
and strategising.
The dynamic potentials of biomass, especially oil palm biomass, are only beginning
to be understood and recognised. Malaysia is expected to produce about 100 million
tons of oil palm biomass per year by 2020. National initiatives, in partnership with the
private sector within and outside the country, aim to optimise the revenue potentials
from biomass. These make for exciting times for the biomass sector in Malaysia,
more so in Sabah which accounts for a third of national oil palm acreage.
The national ambition is to triple revenue by 2020 from the RM81 billion in 2011.
Therefore, efforts such as this directory will have a significant impact in creating
awareness and facilitate networking.
Thank you.
DATUK DR PANG TECK WAI
Chief Executive Officer
POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd