Events

On October 29, 2024, a discussion was held with MPOB regarding the project’s results and future prospects. In particular, regarding the possibility of removing old palm trees from plantations, the results of MPOB’s plantation-level research are extremely important, and data has been presented showing that at this stage, removing 30% to 50% of the trees would not have a significant impact on plantation operations. MPOB will continue to conduct research with a long-term perspective, and it was confirmed that a cooperative relationship will continue in the future toward post-SATREPS.

On 28 October 2024, in response to an invitation from ABI, MOSTI, CRADLE and MRANTI participated in the meeting at ABI in Putrajaya. Discussions were held on utilizing the results of the SATREPS OPT project, the possibility of future joint research in the field of food security, and building inter-ministerial cooperation, etc. A tour of ABI’s research facilities was also conducted.

On October 26, 2024, JIRCAS and JICA HQ member visited an oil palm plantation that had been abandoned for conversion to a residential area near Johor Bahru, and had the opportunity to observe up-close the felling of old oil palm trees. Currently, old palm trees are not available on the general market, but by expanding the scope of social implementation using the results of this SATREPS project, it is hoped that this will lead to sustainable plantation management and economic development, and that biomass utilization will become established in society.

On October 26, 2024, a representative from King Mongkut’s University of Technology (KMUTT) in Thailand visited the Kluang Pilot Plant. KMUTT has long been a counterpart institution for JIRCAS research in Thailand. It is hoped that the research results of this project will contribute to the sustainable development of the palm industry not only in Malaysia but also in neighboring countries such as Indonesia and Thailand through cross-sectional expansion.

On October 25, 2024, ABI (Agro-Biotechnology Institute) , MOSTI (Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation), and Rhone Ma visited the Kluang Pilot Plant. We reported on the progress of the project and explained future prospects. We also had them observe the pellet manufacturing process at the plant, and discussed the possibility and direction of future post-SATREPS cooperation.

On October 25, 2024, ADB (Asian Development Bank) IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), and Univ. of Agriculture Faisalabad from Pakistan visited the Kluang Pilot Plant. We reported on the progress of the project and explained future prospects. We also had them observe the pellet manufacturing process at the plant, and discussed the possibility and direction of future post-SATREPS cooperation.

A total of 10 members from JIRCAS, the Japanese representative for the SATREPS OPT project, the Global Environment Department of JICA HQ, and the JICA Malaysia Office paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia and reported on the project’s achievements and future plans for the post-SATREPS to Minister Karimata and other relevant parties.

The 6th JCC meeting was held in Penang, in the afternoon on October 22, 2024. This was the final JCC meeting of the project, which began in 2019, and was held in a hybrid with online, with approx. 50 participants. Member institutions from Japan and Malaysia presented the results of each sub-project, including social implementation, and confirmed that the goals set have been almost achieved for each sub-project. Some of the future post-SATREPS plans were also announced.

In the morning session on October 22, 2024, the SATREPS OPT Project Seminar “From SATREPS to Social Implementation – The First Step Towards Sustainable Palm Plantation Management and Palm Biomass Utilization” was held in Penang. Under the chairmanship of the project representative, Dr. Kosugi of JIRCAS, and Prof. Sudesh of USM, Mr. Zawawi of MPOB, Mr. Tan of MSPO, Dato’ Leong of MBIC, and Mr. Peter of IOI PalmWood Sdn Bhd gave speeches and lively panel discussions were held.

ISBP2024 (The International Symposium on Biopolymers) was held in Penang from October 20 to 23, 2024, and we set up an exhibition booth for the SATREPS OPT project. During the event, we explained the project’s overview to bio-related researchers and had them actually see the project’s deliverables, palm biomass pellets, and Panasonic’s recycled board (PALM LOOP) made from palm waste. On the 21st, YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia (MOSTI), also visited our booth.

On November 21, 2024, JICA HQ Global Environment Department Director Dr. Asaoka and Technical Advisor, Ms. Yoshimura visited the SATREPS OPT Research Lab at USM and held a preparatory meeting to discuss the progress and results of the project and the direction of post-SATREPS in preparation for the SATREPS seminar and 6thJCC meeting, as well as meetings with various related organizations to be held from tomorrow onwards.

The Leader of the Japan and Malaysia sides of the SATREPS OPT project, Prof. Kosugi, Prof. Sudesh, and Dr. Uke paid a courtesy call on USM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman to provide details about the schedule of ISBP2024 (The International Symposium on Biopolymers) to be held from October 20th to 23rd at Penang, as well as the JCC meeting and seminar to be held at the same venue on October 22nd.

SATREPS OPT Project Mini-Symposium is scheduled to be held in Penang, Malaysia on October 22, 2024. This will be held as a special event of the International Symposium on Biopolymers (ISBP2024). Those who have registered for ISBP2024 can freely participate. We look forward to your participation (https://isbp2024.com/project-session/)

The SATREPS OPT Project (JIRCAS) exhibited at the Japan Pavilion of MAHA 2024, one of Malaysia’s largest agricultural exhibitions, for four (4) days from September 19 to 22. Many people from the agriculture and food industry and general visitors visited our booth, and we had the opportunity to explain the project to them. On the first day, the 19th, former Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad also visited the Japan Pavilion and drawing many visitors to the venue.

Our Kluang Pilot Plant continuously Procure oil palm trunk (OPT) from surrounding plantations. In photos of OPT loaded onto a truck, look like ordinary logs, but they contain 70-80% moisture. OPT is chipped, soaked and washed, crushed, dried and molded to produce fuel pellets, raw material pellets for boards, and other multi-purpose OPT samples.

On August 21, 2024, a discussion was held regarding the post-SATREPS OPT project with Prof. Datuk Dr. Raha (Chief Executive Officer) of the National Biotechnology Institute (NIBM), Dr. Seetha (Director) of the Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (ABI), and related researchers. The possibility of a project that incorporates ideas for the effective use of palm biomass in various ways, as well as utilizing the results of the SATREPS OPT project, was discussed, and the future direction was confirmed.

A research progress meeting was held with Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) ahead of the 6th JCC meeting scheduled to be held in Penang in October. The possibility of future collaborative research utilizing existing JIRCAS facilities at FRIM was also discussed.

The Leader of the Japan and Malaysia sides of the SATREPS OPT project, Prof. Kosugi, Prof. Sudesh, and Dr. Uke paid a courtesy call on USM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman to report on the Project progress and explain about the final JCC meeting and seminar scheduled in October. Also explained the international symposium ISBP2024 (https://isbp2024.com/) to be held at the same time, and requested VC’s participation.

The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), the project representative organization, has announced in a press release the results of a joint research project with Universiti Science Malaysia (USM) titled “Uncovering the starch accumulation mechanism in oil palm trunk (OPT) – Toward the realization of a sustainable palm industry that contributes to reducing the environmental impact.” Please see below for details.
Published paper（https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2024.118863 ）

The National Bioeconomy Showcase 2024 was held at the World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur on July 17-18, 2024. With the cooperation of OPTERAZ Sdn Bhd, the SATREPS OPT Project introduced the project through panels at the exhibition booth, and exhibited fuel pellets, raw material pellets and fiber samples, various boards etc, that made from palm biomass, mainly OPT. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the Minister and Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) also visited the venue, and many biomass　business-related people visited the booth.

On June 27, 2024, JICA’s SDGs Business Needs Confirmation Survey Team Member for Residual Oil Recovery from Palm Oil Mill Effluent in Malaysia visited the Kluang Pilot Plant (Honda Kiko, EY Strategy and Consulting, and Fukuoka Women’s Univ.) They received an explanation of the SATREPS OPT project, toured the Kluang pilot plant, and discussed for the possibility of multipurpose use of palm biomass in Malaysia and wastewater treatment, etc..

The 6th JCC (Joint Coordination Committee) meeting and mini symposium for this project are scheduled to be held on October 22, 2024 in Penang, Malaysia.The JCC meeting will be open only to project participants, but the mini symposium will be held as a special event of the International Symposium on Biopolymers (ISBP2024), which will be held at the same venue from October 20 to 23, so anyone who has registered for ISBP2024 can freely participate. We look forward to your participation (https://isbp2024.com/project-session/).

On June 8, 2024, Shima Trading Company from Japan and Shima Asia Pacific from Malaysia visited the Kluang Pilot Plant. They received an explanation of the SATREPS OPT project and toured the Kluang Pilot Plant, and discussed various ways to use palm biomass (livestock farming, fisheries, etc.). Expectations are growing for its future use in applications other than energy and raw materials.

On June 7, 2024, nine researchers from Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), ENR Hydropower Co., Ltd, and SML Marine Agency Sdn Bhd visited the Kluang Pilot Plant.
They received an explanation of the SATREPS OPT project, toured the Kluang pilot plant, and discussed the use of palm biomass for energy.

On June 6, 2024, we visited IOI Palm Wood Sdn Bhd in Segamat, Johor. We shared the outline of their business and our SATREPS OPT project research using OPT biomass, and exchanged meaningful opinions. In particular, we felt the need to cooperate with each other, as it is necessary to gain broad understanding throughout the palm oil industry in order to develop further social implementation of the use of OPT.

On June 5, 2024, we visited the Agro Biotechnology Institute (ABI) under the National Institutes of Biotechnology Malaysia and had a special Science Cafe session that Prof. Sudesh from USM, Dr. Kosugi and Dr. Uka from JIRCAS gave a talk on information on studying abroad in Japan. We also discussed the possibility of continuing joint research on palm biomass in the post-SATREPS OPT project with ABI.

On June 5, 2024, we visited the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), a member of the SATREPS OPT project, and confirmed the progress of the research with the counterpart and discussed future directions. We also discussed about a visit to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, the parent organization of the MPOB, in October 2024, and request to give a speech at the project’s Mini-Symposium to be held at Penang in October 2024.

On June 4, 2024, we visited the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) office in Kuala Lumpur.
We explained the outline of our SATREPS OPT Project and discussed future cooperation regarding the development of a sustainable palm oil industry, further utilization of palm biomass, and activities to disseminate correct awareness based on the science and technology.

An article introducing SATREPS OPT project was published in the Nikkei Newspaper evening edition “Global Watch” feature article on May 1, 2024. Also, Nikkei Newspaper Online available at (https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGKKZO80393650R00C24A5EAC000/) and NikkeiAsia Online at (https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Malaysia-and-Japan-test-recycling-dead-palm-trees-into-biofuel).

On April 14, 2024, Niconico Video broadcast a live event called “Tsukuba Research Institutions Gather! Research Institution Talk Relay: Connecting Beyond Organizations to the Future.”
Dr. Uke from JIRCAS, the representative organization for the SATREPS OPT project, participated and gave a presentation on palm biomass. The live comments from viewers during the presentation, which is very unique on Niconico Video, were very innovative.

Seminar on Circular Economy & Innovation of the Oil Palm Industry organized by MBIC (Malaysia Biomass Industries Confederation) was held on March 7, 2024 in Kuala Lumpur.
Prof. Sudesh of USM gave a presentation for introducing the SATREPS OPT project to nearly 60 participants from public and private sector involved in the palm oil industry. It was a great opportunity to introduce about our OPT project to people in the palm oil industry.

MIFF2024 (Malaysian International Furniture Fair), Asia’s largest international furniture exhibition, was held in KL from March 1st to 4th, 2024, and Panasonic exhibited PALM LOOP furniture. Furthermore, On March 5th, furniture manufacturers and retail companies that handle PALM LOOP visited the oil palm logging site, which is the raw material for PALM LOOP, and the pilot plant in Kluang. We hope that these activities will lead to further expansion of recognition of PALM LOOP products in the future.

On January 16, 2024, eight high school students from Hokkaido, Japan visited USM’s SATREPS OPT Project Research Lab as part of the “High School Students’ Global Bridge Training” program. We provided an overview of the SATREPS and the OPT project, helping them understand the issues facing the palm oil industry and the direction the project is aiming for. USM students gave them a tour of the research lab and had the opportunity to interact with each other.

On December 15, 2023, Panasonic project members visited the observation site at an oil palm plantation in Pasoh, Negeri Sembilan. Opinions were exchanged on observation methods in Pasoh and status confirmation of methane gas generation during the OPT decomposition process by termites, and the possibility of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from oil palm plantations in the future by transporting and utilizing OPT (Oil Palm trunk).

Following the visit to Bioeconomy Corporation’s Kluang Pilot Plant on October 23, 2023, project members visited the Bioeconomy Corporation office in Putrajaya. We expressed our gratitude for the invitation to exhibit a booth at the National BIOMASS Conference 2023 held on December 6-7, and exchanged opinions for future cooperation.

On December 11, 2023, Director of ABI, Dr. Seetha King and researchers visited Kluang Plant. In addition, we visited ABI in Putrajaya on December 14th, toured the research facilities, and discussed the possibility of future joint research.

On December 12, 2023, eight engineers of Formosa Petrochemical Corporation and Agri Oils from Taiwan visited our Kluang Pilot Plant. A technical discussion on biomass pellet production in Kluang was held.

On December 11, 2023, Prof. Mohd Zamri, Ms.Russell and 8 students from UTM’s SATREPS POME Project visited our Kluang Pilot Plant. We hope that we will continue to exchange information as we work to contribute to a sustainable palm oil industry.

National BIOMASS Conference 2023 was held in Putrajaya on December 6-7, 2023. In cooperation with OPTERAZ Sdn Bhd, the SATREPS OPT project introduced the project activities and exhibited fuel pellets, raw material pellets, fiber samples, boards, etc. that utilize palm biomass, mainly OPT at the exhibition booth.

On December 1, 2023, a set of ozone generators was installed and trial operated at the SATREPS OPT project research lab at the USM. We plan to conduct various experiments using oil palm biomass samples produced at Kluang Pilot Plant in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Industrial Technology.

Online meeting was held with Mr. Gurcharan (Plantation Head), Mr. Philip (R&D Head), Mr. Kiaw (GM for Sabah Operation), and Mr. Asrif (AGM of Sarawak) on November 29, 2023. We explained the multi-process pellet production using biomass raw materials at the Kluang plant and discussed the possibility of future cooperation. In particular, we will consider opportunities to visit Sarawak and provide explanations to Sarawak palm plantation organizations etc.

2nd observation of the methane gas generated during the OPT decomposition process by termites was started. In addition, soil analysis using q-PCR tests was conducted at the USM SATREPS Project Research Lab.

November 17, 2023, JIRCAS Symposium “Innovations to Enhance the resilience of tropical forests and Sustainability of the forest industry” was held at the United Nations University U-Thant International Conference Hall and 10 counterparts from Malaysia participated. Dr. Kosugi talked about “Technology for adding high value to old oil palm trees for conservation of tropical forests”and Mr. Tani talked about “Reinforcing tropical forests and improving production through breeding techniques”. There was also presentation from Malaysia’s FRIM.

On November 15, 2023, Malaysian counterparts toured the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) by the invitation of JST. At Miraikan, the guide explained the highlights, and our project researchers were able to learn about daily life, society, and science related to the future. The weather was nice that day, and they took the Yurikamome-line, which allowed them to fully enjoy the view of Tokyo Bay from the train window.

On November 15, 2023, 10 Malaysian counterparts paid courtesy visits to JICA Headquarters, JST Headquarters, and the Embassy of Malaysia, and expressed their gratitude for the project promotion and cooperation. At the Embassy of Malaysia, Dr. Kosugi explained the outline of the project to Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Anwar Udzir and Counsellor in Agriculture, Mr. Jaswan Mulop, and asked for their cooperation in future project social implementation activities.

On November 14, 2023, the 5th JCC meeting was held in Tokyo as hybrid of face-to-face and online, with 10 representatives from Malaysian counterparts invited to Japan. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Vice-Chancellor of USM, and was attended by approximately 60 of project related members.

On the afternoon of November 14, 2023, SATREPS OPT Project special seminar “The Future of the Palm Oil Industry: Biomass Utilization and Sustainability Initiatives.” was held in Japan. Dr. Kosugi from JIRCAS, the representative organization of the project, Mr. Aikawa from the Renewable Energy Foundation, and Prof. Kawaguchi, Professor of Rikkyo Univ. (ESG Adviser at Fuji Oil Group HQ) made a presentation for the use of biomass. Total of approximately 70 people from the public and private sectors participated.

On November 13, 2023, 10 counterparts from USM, MPOB, FRIM, and SIRIM arrived at Narita Airport and paid a courtesy visit to JIRCAS which is the representative organization for this project, and met with Dr. Koyama (President) , Dr. Hayashi (Project Director), Dr. Sugino (Planning and Partnership Director), and Dr. Omori (Head of the Information and Public Relations Office) for the continued support and promotion of the project. Then, toured the JIRCAS laboratory.

Ms.Nur Hanis Alisa, a USM master’s degree student who went to Japan (JIRCAS@Tsukuba) as a short-term trainee for half a year from May to November 2023, safely returned to Malaysia on November 3rd. We believe that not only learned a lot from research activities, but also learned a lot from Japanese culture and many experiences, and made many friends. Hope she will share the experience in Japan with other students in the SATREPS OPT laboratory in USM and further contribute to the result of SATREPS OPT project.

On 23 Oct, 2023, Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation Sdn Bhd under The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) visited our Kluang pilot plant. The project overview was explained also toured the Kluang Pilot Plant. We discussed about the Bio-based accumulator (BBA Program) and BioNexus Status for further social implementation activities of the project.

JICA Malaysia Office, Chief Representative, Madam Sugawara and Mr. Ohi visited USM’s SATREPS OPT Research Lab on October 19, 2023, and discussed the progress of the project with the Malaysia side Project Leader, Prof. Sudesh. In addition, on October 2nd, JICA person in charge of the project, Mr. Egawa, visited USM and confirmed the progress of the project at USM, also toured the Research Lab.

JICA Malaysia Office, Chief Representative, Madam Sugawara and Mr. Ohi paid a courtesy call to USM Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman on 18 October 2023. Expressed sincere appreciation for the cooperation of SATREPS OPT Project and also talked about ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net).

We paid a courtesy visit to Dato’ Zailani Bin Hj. Hahim (Deputy Secretary General) of the Ministry. We were able to report on project progress and research results, and actively discuss the wide use and popularization of palm biomass, including OPT and OPF.

Meeting with Prof. Dr. Raha Abdul Rahim (Chief Executive Officer) and researchers of National Institute of Biotechnology Malaysia (NIBM) was held at Agro-Biotechnology Institute Malaysia (ABI) on Sep 7, 2023 to report of the project activities and to exchange the opinions for the research collaboration.

On Sep 3rd and 8th, 2023, Mr. Egawa who is the person in charge of our SATREPS OPT Project of JICA Malaysia Office, visited our Kluang pilot plant (Johor) and Pasoh observation site (Negri Sembilan).

On Sep 3rd, 2023, Idemitsu team member Idemitsu visited Kluang to tour the plant and discuss the preparation of OPT samples for their research.

On Aug 30th 2023, Prof. Itakura and 6 students from Nagoya City Univ. visited our SATREPS OPT Lab at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Prof. Kosugi explained the outline of the project, then, USM students explained mealworm and bioplastic research and gave a tour of our SATREPS laboratory.

On Aug 30th 2023, NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) members visited our SATREPS OPT Lab at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Prof. Kosugi explained the outline of the project, and technical question and answer session was held.

On July 13, 2023, Sawit Kinabalu Sdn Bhd team from Sabah visited our Kluang pilot plant and exchanged views with Kluang technical staff on the effective use of OPT and palm biomass, also the Wastewater treatment technology.

Dr. Kondo from JIRCAS visited Malaysia for the observation at Pasoh and sample analysis at USM. Observations of greenhouse gases such as methane emitted during the decomposition process of OPT by termites and research on the effects of global warming are progressing smoothly in Pasoh.

SATREPS OPT Project/OPTERAZ Sdn Bhd had a meeting with Tan Sri Dato’ Fumihiko Konishi (Group Exective Chairman) and researchers of Texchem Polimers Sdn. Bhd on June 6th, 2023 to discuss regarding OPT/EFB raw material adjustment methods/requirements in Kluang Pilot Plant, procurement, and future cooperation.

A joint meeting with FRIM and SIRIM was held at FRIM HQ on May 30, 2023 to report on the research progress and to exchange the opinions for the project, now in its fourth year.

Prof. Kosugi, Project Leader, Prof.Sudesh, Project Manager of the the SATREPS OPT Project and the members had a progress meeting with Datuk Dr. Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, Director-General and Dr. Zainab Idris, Depty Director-General of MPOB and other SATREPS Team Members on 29th May 2023.

On May 24, 2023, a FELDA team visited our Kluang pilot plant and exchanged views with Prof. Sudesh of USM and Kluang technical staff on the effective use of OPT and palm biomass.

SATREPS OPT Project (USM) received Mitsubishi PAJERO Sports 4WD car from JICA Malaysia Office on 10th May 2023. During the project period till 2025, this car will be effectively used for the project activities to transport OPT samples, palm saplings, and to conduct field surveys at oil palm plantations and other locations.

JIRCAS Dream Biomass Solutions Co. (JDBS), were certified in October 2022 as a venture company from the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). We are also pleased to announce that the website of this JDBS is now available (http://opt-jdbs.com).

Growth trials of oil palm saplings under different conditions such as OPT fiber and chemical fertilizers are underway. Long-term and short-term trainees to Japan are involved in this research.

On February 27, 2003, Prof. Kosugi (Project Leader) from JIRCAS, Prof. Sudesh (Project Manager) and Dr. Leh Cheu Peng from USM and Project members paid a courtesy call to USM Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dato’ Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman and The project progress was reported to him..

Chamber observations with OPT in the oil palm plantation, located in Paso, Negri Sembilan have finally begun in Feb 2023. It is expected to elucidate the actual state of methane gas generation by termites during the OPT decomposition process.

From October 26 (Wed.) to 28 (Fri.) 2022, JIRCAS, IHI Corporation and Panasonic presented an exhibit of research activities including SATREPS project at Agro Innovation 2022. The event is a specialized exhibition that showcases cutting-edge technologies and products related to the entire value chain of Japan’s agricultural business.

The 4th Meeting of the Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) for the Project was held virtually on 21st September 2022 as shown in Agenda at “View More”. This JCC meeting was participated by members of USM, MPOB, FRIM, SIRIM and MOHE from the Malaysian side and members of JIRCAS, IHI, Panasonic, Nissin Shoji and the Embassy of Japan, the Consulate-General of Japan in Penang, JST and JICA from the Japanese side.

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Installation of multi-channeled chamber system was carried out at Oil Palm Plantation in Pasoh, Negri Sembilan. Evaluation of the biological and physical cycle (nutrient and carbon cycle) in oil palm plantation will be conducted by using this system.

An article featuring our SATREPS OPT Project was published in the JST news July 2022, and now available in English.

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The project members traveled from Japan to Malaysia for the first time after the two and a half years of activity restrictions by COVID-19, and conducted research activities by visiting KL, Penang, Kluang and Bintulu. Meeting with Embassy of Japan, JICA Malaysia Office, SIRIM, Bousted Plantation, Consulate-General of Japan in Penang, USM, Texchem, OPTERAZ, Yong Seng Engineering, Sime Darby Research Plantation, BBC Palm Oil Mill and Verdastro, etc.

An article featuring our SATREPS OPT Project was published in the JST news July 2022 (in Japanese).

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Ministry of Higher Education’s audit team visited our SATREPS OIL PALM RESEARCH LABORATORY, USM in Penang on 27th June 2022.

Panasonic has released the PALM LOOP website that utilizes the development technology of this SATREPS OPT Project.

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The SATREPS Project of JIRCAS was featured on January 11, 2022 in the Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, a daily Japanese newspaper that specializes in business and industrial affairs.

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SATREPS OPT Project Session was held by online in the International ByPalma Conference on 29th Sep 2021.
Now the presentation video and post event report are available.

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FRIM (Forest Research Institute Malaysia) member visited to Kluang Pilot Plant for the collection of the OPT sample for their research activity.

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Panasonic Corporation issued a press release regarding the development of recycled wood board technology utilizing OPT.

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Kluang Pilot Plant has been started the operation and production of OPT samples for the Project implementation / research activities.

SATREPS OPT Project Session was held by online in the International ByPalma Conference 2021.

Our Kluang Pilot Plant will start operation after getting permission from MITI, soon.

3rd Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 29th September 2021 by Web Meeting System through Cisco Webex.