KUALA LUMPUR: The newly-launched 1Malaysia Biomass Alternative Strategy Initiative (1MBAS) has been tasked to look at ways for all groups to enjoy maximum benefit from opportunities created by developing high-value products from biomass.
The initiative, launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, will among others search for more value-creation opportunities to mobilise Malaysia's biomass by, among others, driving new sources of income generation, driving inclusiveness through job creation at all levels and enhance development of new industries through utilisation of biomass, which will establish a new source for cutting edge, high-value industries and more skilled jobs for Malaysians.