Welcome to POIC Sabah
You are at the gateway to unprecedented investment opportunities in the palm oil industrial cluster (POIC) Sabah, Malaysia.
The Sabah State Government set up POIC Lahad Datu to spearhead investments in palm oil downstream processing so as to add value to its 1.4 million hectares of oil palm plantations, to create jobs and business opportunities.
POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd is developing the palm oil industrial cluster in Lahad Datu (or POIC Lahad Datu), in south eastern Sabah. It began with about 500 acres in 2005 and will cover more than 4,000 acres when fully developed.
Aside from investments directly linked to palm oil, POIC Lahad Datu also offers opportunities to a wide range of supporting industries needed for a sector which contributed RM4 billion in state revenues and employs 130,000.
POIC News & Events
25 April 2012
Mangrove Rejuvenation and Riverbank Conservation Project 2012 1 April 2012 Next, POIC Lahad Datu As a Regional Logistics Hub (An article by Datuk Dr. Johnson Tee, Logistics Consultant, published in The Borneo Post) 16 March 2012 Second Phase POIC Onstream by June 12 March 2012 Training Institute at POIC Lahad Datu 3 March 2012 POIC Lahad Datu Investor List Grows 28 February 2012 POIC Deep Water Port Attracts Investors 18 February 2012 POIC Woos 4.5 Billion Investments 14 January 2012 Students Unaware of Palm Oil Jobs Potential Despite Status Conferences & Exhibitions Conference on Outlook in Palm Oil Technology for SMEs [24 May 2012, Sabah Hotel, Sandakan]The conference on Outlook in Palm Oil Technology for SMEs will held on the 24 May 2012 at Ballroom 1&2, Sabah Hotel, Sandakan PALMEX Malaysia 2012 [23-25 May 2012, Sandakan]The PALMEX Malaysia 2012, Sabah will be held on 23-25 May 2012 at Sandakan Community Hall, Sabah IGEM 2012 [10-13 Oct 2012, KLCC]The 3rd International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition & Conference Malaysia will be held from 10-13 October 2012 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur International Workshop on Advances in Biofuels 2012 (IWABF 2012), [26-27 September 2012, UMS, Sabah)The International Workshop on Advances in Biofuels 2012 (IWABF 2012) will be held on 26-27 September 2012 at Universiti Malaysia Sabah International Plantation Industry Conference & Exhibition (IPiCEX 2012), [4-6 September, Kota Kinabalu]The 3rd International Plantation Industry Conference & Exhibition (IPiCEX 2012), hosted by International Institute of Plantation Management (iipm), will be held on 4 - 6 September 2012, at Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah OFI Asia 2012 [12-14 September 2012, KLCC]OFI 2012 will be held on 12-14 September 2012 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur SIE 2012 [21-24 September 2012, Kota Kinabalu]The 7th Sabah International Expo 2012(SIE2012) will be held on the 21-24 September 2012 at Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 2012 National Seminar on Palm Oil Milling, Refining, Environment and Quality (2012 POMREQ), [27-28 November 2012, Kota Kinabalu]2012 National Seminar on Palm Oil Milling, Refining, Environment and Quality (2012 POMREQ)will be held on 27-28 November 2012 at Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Palm Oil Trade Fair and Seminar (POTS) 2012Palm Oil Trade Fair and Seminar (POTS) 2012 organized by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council |
POIC Publications The Global Oil Palm Industry: An Overview of Key Palm Oil Producing CountriesThis report is undertaken in the context of Malaysia's longstanding leading role in the global palm oil industry and Sabah's important role within the national oil palm industry. Accessing Resource Potentials of the BIMP-EAGA RegionThis report is an overview of the natural resources available in the BIMP-EAGA region. These resources can be group into three categories, namely agricultural, forest and mineral resources. Potential Renewable Energy Development at POIC Lahad DatuThis report consists of two parts, firstly on solar energy, and, secondly, on wind energy. It explores the possibility of POIC Lahad Datu getting involved in the solar and wind energy industry, which is growing rapidly in many parts of the world. Human Resource Development and Prospects for SabahA country's rate of economic development is determined not only by its material resources and the size of its internal market but also by its 'brainpower', which is related to its success in developing and effectively utilising the intellectual capacities of its population. Wastage of these human capabilities, whether through unemployment or failure to develop sufficiently the intellectual potential of individuals, is a drag on development as well a major social problem. Industry Highlights National Biomass Strategy 2020: New Wealth Creation for MalaysiaSource: 21 November 2011 The National Biomass Strategy 2020 was launched by the Prime Minister on 21 November 2011. The National Biomass Strategy 2020 lays the foundations for Malaysia to capitalise on its biomass by channelling it into higher value downstream uses. While the initial strategy focuses on the palm oil industry, the largest producer of biomass in Malaysia, the scope may later be extended to include biomass from sources such as rubber, wood or rice husk. Conference on Green Tech for SMEs in Palm Oil & Palm Biomass, 28 July 2011The conference on Green Tech for SMEs in Palm Oil & Palm Biomass was held on the 28 July 2011 at Ballroom 1, Sabah Hotel, Sandakan. Conference papers are downloadable now!!!! Implications of Delayed Replanting of Old PalmsSource: Oil Palm Bulletin. No. 62, May 2011 The national average fresh fruit bunch (FFB) yield was able to reach a record high of 22 t ha-1 yr-1 in the mid 1980s as planting oil palm during that period was mainly concentrated on highly suitable soils Safety and Efficacy of Plam-based Ingredients in Cosmetic and Personal Care ProductsSource: Oil Palm Bulletin. No. 62, May 2011 Palm-based cosmetics are formulated with oleochemicals and palm-based actives such as the tocopherol/tocotrienol fraction, dihydroxystearic acid and palm-based polyols. Although the components are mainly derived from plants, the palm -based cosmetics are also subjected to various safety and efficacy evaluations to ensure their safe use and to guarantee their efficacy LCI Comparisons of Five Vegetable Oils as Feedstock for BiodieselSource: Journal of Oil Palm & the Environment. no.2, 2011 A LCI study is carried out on rape seed, canola, palm oil, soy bean and sunflower for their potential to be used as feedstocks for biodiesel. Biodiesels made from them are shown to be produced with lower CO2eq emissions relative to fossil diesel Preparing the Palm Oil Industry for the Opportunities and Challenges of TomorrowSource: Global Oils and Fats. Vol.8, no. 1, Jan-Mar 2011 As the Malaysian palm oil industry takes stock of its position, it has the opportunity to develop common visions and purposes to meet the challenges in store. This process is vital if the industry is to satisfy current demand as well as expand into new markets. Scandal Unmasked: Europe's Hidden Tactics Against Palm OilSource: Global Oils and Fats. Vol.8, no.1, Jan-Mar 2011 As the palm oil industry has grown, so too has the scrunity it has received wherever its products are consumed. In some countries, the industry has been criticesed for its business practices and the alleged effect on the environment and local communities. But according to a new report, much of this criticism is manufactured by the industry's competitors as they seek to extend market share. |
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