KUCHING: Malaysian Phosphate Additives (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (MPAS) is expected to commence the first phase production of its integrated phosphate complex project in Samalaju Industrial Park, Bintulu in fourth quarter of 2022 (4Q22).
The project, which was originally scheduled for completion by 2020, has been delayed due to issues related to the Covid-19 pandemic.MPAS is a joint-venture company following a strategic alliance between Samalaju Industries Sdn Bhd – a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cahya Mata Sarawak Bhd (CMS) –Malaysia Phosphate Ventures Sdn Bhd and Arif Enigma Sdn Bhd.