Govt wants to promote kenaf building system


“Besides that, such technology can lessen the dependence on raw materials such as sand and aggregrate stone that is affecting our ecosystem, ” Khairuddin (pic) said after making a courtesy visit to Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad and witnessing a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony between Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ) and the National Kenaf and Tobacco Board (LKTN) at Kota Iskandar.

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry wants to see greater usage of the nature-friendly kenaf building system (KBS) among developers as the main material to build houses in Malaysia.

Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said there were many advantages if developers switch to using KBS in their projects.

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