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Sabah State Views Conservation Work At Lower Kinabatangan River Seriously - Musa
Sabah State Views Conservation Work At Lower Kinabatangan River Seriously - Musa
09/10/2013 (Bernama) - The Sabah State Government views conservation work at the Lower Kinabatangan River seriously, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman.
"Through our programmes, we aim to establish partnership that benefit major landowners and local communities, as well as wildlife and the environment.
"An atmosphere of mutual cooperation is necessary to ensure that business opportunities are translated into conservation benefits," he said at the East Malaysia Planters Association (EMPA) Seminar on Synergizing Sustainability and Profitability in Oil Palm Plantations - Challenges and Opportunities, here Tuesday.
His speech was read by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah.
Musa said the varied scenery, wildlife, culture and history of Sabah were among its most important resources, and balanced development was critical for future growth.
He said the task of conservation and environmental management was not the responsibility, or even within the capability, of just one stakeholder or organisation.
"It requires all to work together, as the Kinabatangan River area is economically important. Forestry, fisheries, agriculture and tourism are revenue earners for Sabah.
"Case studies should be developed to show how partnerships can work between tourism, agriculture, wildlife and the other interest groups present in the lower Kinabatangan," he said.
Musa said Malaysia's palm oil industry is one of the pillars of the economy and through extensive research and development the country has emerged as a leader in the downstream processing of this oil.
He said the Sabah Government welcomed the development of new sources of growth from the downstream sector, and supports initiatives to implement incubator programmes to train youth and graduates to become agro-prenuers in collaboration with various agencies.
Musa also said that Sabah is fully committed to realizing the goals that are set under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) ETP in developing the palm oil sector.
"Through our programmes, we aim to establish partnership that benefit major landowners and local communities, as well as wildlife and the environment.
"An atmosphere of mutual cooperation is necessary to ensure that business opportunities are translated into conservation benefits," he said at the East Malaysia Planters Association (EMPA) Seminar on Synergizing Sustainability and Profitability in Oil Palm Plantations - Challenges and Opportunities, here Tuesday.
His speech was read by Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Raymond Tan Shu Kiah.
Musa said the varied scenery, wildlife, culture and history of Sabah were among its most important resources, and balanced development was critical for future growth.
He said the task of conservation and environmental management was not the responsibility, or even within the capability, of just one stakeholder or organisation.
"It requires all to work together, as the Kinabatangan River area is economically important. Forestry, fisheries, agriculture and tourism are revenue earners for Sabah.
"Case studies should be developed to show how partnerships can work between tourism, agriculture, wildlife and the other interest groups present in the lower Kinabatangan," he said.
Musa said Malaysia's palm oil industry is one of the pillars of the economy and through extensive research and development the country has emerged as a leader in the downstream processing of this oil.
He said the Sabah Government welcomed the development of new sources of growth from the downstream sector, and supports initiatives to implement incubator programmes to train youth and graduates to become agro-prenuers in collaboration with various agencies.
Musa also said that Sabah is fully committed to realizing the goals that are set under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) ETP in developing the palm oil sector.