KUCHING, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Sarawak (M-FICORD), will hold the Sarawak Oil Palm Technology Transfer Programme (TOT Sarawak 2024) here on Oct 14.
In a statement today, MPOB said the programme aims to promote the adoption of innovative technologies among industry players, particularly micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to enhance competitiveness in local and global markets.
“The TOT Sarawak 2024, which will be officiated by the Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, aims to involve industry players and entrepreneurs in Sarawak to encourage the commercialisation of MPOB’s innovative technologies for the benefit of the local community,” it said.
MPOB director-general, Datuk Dr Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir said the programme offers an exclusive opportunity for entrepreneurs and industry players in Sarawak to engage directly with MPOB’s researchers on their innovative inventions.
“This is a unique opportunity to accelerate the commercialisation of oil palm technologies, driving sustainable development and advancement of the oil palm industry in Sarawak,” he said.
A similar programme held in Selangor last July had successfully attracted over 500 participants from various sectors, including MSME entrepreneurs.
Six new technologies were introduced during the event, bringing the total number of technologies developed by MPOB to 720.
Of these, 238 technologies had already been commercialised by industry players and strategic partners, including entrepreneurs who are now innovating in various sectors - from oil palm planting material to downstream palm-based products.
“MPOB’s research is focused on enhancing industry revenue, promoting sustainable development and adding value.
“These strategies are driven by feedback from the industry and analysed at the annual Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting,” said Ahmad Parveez.
The upcoming TOT Sarawak 2024 is expected to highlight ready-to-commercialise technologies, offering local entrepreneurs and industry players a prime opportunity to explore new ventures in line with the needs of the dynamic oil palm industry in the state.
-- BERNAMA
