CM Datuk Seri Hajiji gave specific instructions to Chief Conservator of Forest, Datuk Fred Kugan, TAS [Timber Association of Sabah] and SEAC [Sabah Economic Advisory Council] to produce a comprehensive policy recommendation for ITP [Industrial Tree Plantations] and downstream industry in early 2021.
Hajiji’s priorities were that, inter alia, the ITP should benefit Sabah’s economy and Sabahans, especially in the creation of jobs, value adds and investment conducive. Challenging objectives as it has never been done before!
Hajiji announced his ITP policy initiative in his keynote address at the SIBES [Sabah International Business and Economic Submit] on 17th January 2022