Proof is in the fibre: Sashwin (right) and Vasan showing the difference between their sustainable roof tile made from banana fibre (left) and the conventional cement roof. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
JOHOR BARU: Inspired by the abundance of banana trees in Malaysia, pupils from a Tamil primary school here have developed a sustainable roofing material made from banana fibre.
SJK (T) Taman Tun Aminah pupils T. Sashwin and V. Vasan Lakkshmen, under the guidance of their teacher, invented the construction material in April last year.
