Many uses of coconut

Mohammad Sofiyyuddin Sarani (left) and coconut plucker Mohd Azmi arranging and grouping the coconut fruits after it is plcuked down on the ground.

MARANG: The coconut tree is said to have a thousand and one uses as every part of it has its uses and can be made into a product.

Before, the coconut husk is thrown away and burnt, but now it has become a new innovation in the furniture making industry, as well as production of mattresses and car seats.