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197554
Wed, 07/27/2011 - 12:11
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PART OF SABAH'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SANDAKAN (Malaysia), July 27 (Bernama) -- The palm oil sector, an important
economic driver for Sabah, an East Malaysia state, is always under the watchful
eye of environmentalists, bankers and consumer-related companies.
Chief Minister Musa Aman said on its part, the state Government
will not tolerate environmental wrong-doings among planters.
"Environmental conservation is part and parcel of Sabah’s economic
development, as stated by various legislation and plans, including the Sabah
Development Corridor (SDC).
"We are confident steps have been taken to improve standards by many at
their estates and mills," he said at the launch of the Palmex Malaysia 2011
Exhibition at the Sandakan Community Hall here Wednesday.
His speech was read by State Industrial Development Minister, Raymond
Tan Shu Kiah.
Musa said the term "going green" is no longer just a fashionable statement
in a corporate social responsibility brochure, but a necessary part of corporate
strategy among companies dealing in the global commodity.
He added oil palm companies, their executives and government agencies must
work together to create a path of sustainability.
He also said an essential component of sustainability is the optimal use
of resources, especially palm oil biomass.
"Through the efforts of the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad
Datu, we are beginning to see the early stage of realising our desire to utilise
fully, the millions of tonnes of plantation and mill waste in value-adding
industries.
"The state government looks forward to seeing the realisation of "waste to
wealth" ideals in using biomass, including in generating electricity," he added.
Musa commended companies that have started to respond to calls
for sustainability in the oil palm supply chain and to those which have taken
steps towards optimising the use of biomass.
He hoped the companies will become models for others who are interested in
adopting green and sustainable management principles.
economic driver for Sabah, an East Malaysia state, is always under the watchful
eye of environmentalists, bankers and consumer-related companies.
Chief Minister Musa Aman said on its part, the state Government
will not tolerate environmental wrong-doings among planters.
"Environmental conservation is part and parcel of Sabah’s economic
development, as stated by various legislation and plans, including the Sabah
Development Corridor (SDC).
"We are confident steps have been taken to improve standards by many at
their estates and mills," he said at the launch of the Palmex Malaysia 2011
Exhibition at the Sandakan Community Hall here Wednesday.
His speech was read by State Industrial Development Minister, Raymond
Tan Shu Kiah.
Musa said the term "going green" is no longer just a fashionable statement
in a corporate social responsibility brochure, but a necessary part of corporate
strategy among companies dealing in the global commodity.
He added oil palm companies, their executives and government agencies must
work together to create a path of sustainability.
He also said an essential component of sustainability is the optimal use
of resources, especially palm oil biomass.
"Through the efforts of the Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) in Lahad
Datu, we are beginning to see the early stage of realising our desire to utilise
fully, the millions of tonnes of plantation and mill waste in value-adding
industries.
"The state government looks forward to seeing the realisation of "waste to
wealth" ideals in using biomass, including in generating electricity," he added.
Musa commended companies that have started to respond to calls
for sustainability in the oil palm supply chain and to those which have taken
steps towards optimising the use of biomass.
He hoped the companies will become models for others who are interested in
adopting green and sustainable management principles.
