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l ACRONYMS ...... Ill INTRODUCTION ...... 1 1 1. AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES ...... 1-1 1.1 Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry ...... 1-1 l 1.1.1 Department of Agriculture (DOA) ...... 1-3 1.1.2 Department of Fisheries (DOF) ...... 1-11 1.1.3 Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) ...... 1-18 l 1.1.4 Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) ...... 1-26 1.1.5 Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDl) ..... 1-32 l 1.2 Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPI C) ...... 1-39 1.2.1 Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) ...... 1-40 l 1.3 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) ...... 1-45 1.3. 1 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) ...... 1-46 1.4 Sabah Forestry Development Authority (SAFODA) ...... 1-55 I 1.4.1 Sabah Forestry Development Authority (SAFODA) ...... 1-56 1.5 Timber Research and Technical Training Center (TRTTC) ...... 1-63 I 1.5.1 Timber Research and Technical Training Center (TRTTC) ...... 1-64 2. HUMAN RESOURCES ...... 2-1 I 2. 1 Ministry of Education ...... 2-1 2.1.1 SEAMEO Regional Centre for Education in Science and Mathematics (RECSAM) ...... 2-3 I 2.2 Ministry of Higher Education ...... 2-17 2.2.1 Ungku Omar Polytechnic ...... 2-19 I 2.2.2 University Putra Malayia (UPM) ...... 2-24 2.2.3 International Institute of Public Policy and Management (I NPUMA) ...... 2-38 J 2.2.4 Multimedia University (MMU) ...... 2-46 2.2.5 Institute for Tropical Biology & Conservation, UMS ...... 2-56 2.3 Ministry of Human Resources ...... 2-65 J 2.3.1 Department of Skills Development ...... 2-67 2.3.2 Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute (JMTI) ...... 2-74 J 2.3.3 Center for Instructor & Ad vanced Skill Training (CIAST) ...... 2-91 2.4 Ministry of Rural and Regional Development...... 2-99 J 2.4.1 Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) ...... 2-100 3. HEALTH ...... •..••••••••...... •...... •.•. .•...... •...... •...... •..•••..•...... •. 3-1 3.1 Ministry of Health ...... 3-1 J 3.1.1 Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) ...... 3-2 3.1.2 Institute for Medical Research Malaysia (IMR) ...... 3-13 J 3.1.3 Sarawak General Hospital ...... 3-23 4. PLANNING, ADMINISTRATION AND UTILITIES ...... 4-1 4.1 Prime Minister's Department ...... 4-1 r1 4.1 .1 Department of Statistics (DOS) ...... 4-3 r· PE Research J rJ

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4.1.2 National In stitute for Public Administration (INTAN) ...... 4-8 4.1 .3 Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) ...... 4-18 n 4.1.4 Auditor General Office Ma laysia ...... 4-24 4.1.5 Malaysian Maritime Academy (MMA) I (ALAM) ...... 4-28 0 4.2 Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism ...... 4 -35 4.2.1 Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MylPO) ...... 4-37 4.3 Ministry of Finance ...... 4-43 0 4.3.1 Central Bank of Malaysia (Bank Negara Malaysia, BNM) ...... 4-45 4.3.2 Malaysian Tax Academy, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia ...... 4-52 0 4.3.3 Customs Academy Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Customs Department of Malaysia ...... 4-63 4.3.4 Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (B PMB) ...... 4-72 D 4.4 Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...... 4-79 4.4.1 Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR) ...... 4-80 n 4.4.2 Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) ...... 4-86 4.5 Ministry of Works ...... 4-95 l 4.5.1 Public Works Department (PWD) ...... 4-96 4.5.2 IKRAM Training and Infrastructure Development lnstitute ...... 4-104 4.6 Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation ...... 4-109 0 4.6.1 Malaysian Nuclear Agency (NUCLEAR Malaysia) ...... 4-111 4.7 Ministry of Rural and Regional Development ...... 4-123 0 4.7.1 Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) ...... 4-124 5. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ENVIRONMENT ...... 5-1 5. 1 Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development...... 5-1 5.1.1 Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development ...... 5-2 : ] 5.2 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) ...... 5-1 3 5.2.1 Dep_a rtment of lrr!gation and Dr~ina~e (DID) ...... 5-15 Q 5.2.2 Environment Institute of Malaysia (EiMAS) ...... 5-27

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l ADTEC Advanced Technology Training Centres APAFRI Asia Pacifi c Association of Forestry Research Institutions l APDRTC ASEAN Poultry Disease Research and Training Centre ASEAN Association of South East Asia Nations l BN M Bank Negara Malaysia (Central Bank of Malaysia) BPIMB Bank Pembangunan & lnfrastruktur Malaysia Berhad l CIAST Centre for Instructor and Advanced Ski ll Training CIS Commonwealth of Independence States l CLMV Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam DANI DA Danish International Development Assistance I DID Department of Irrigation & Drainage DOA Department of Agriculture I DOF Department Of Fisheries DOS Department of Statistics I DOSH Department of Occupational Safety and Health DVS Department of Veterinary Services EEESS Engine Electrical & Electronic System I EiMAS Environment Institute of Malaysia EPU Economic Planning Unit J FELDA Federal Land Development Authority j FRIM Forest Research Institute Malaysia GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit IDFR Institute of Diplomacy and Foreig n Relations J IHM Institute for Health Management IIUM International Islamic University Malaysia .J IKRAM IKRAM Training and Infrastructure Development Institute IMR Institute for Medical Research J INFRA Institute for Rural Advancement IN PUMA International Institute of Public Policy and Management J INTAN National Institute of Public Administration Malaysia IPR Intellectual Property Rights J IRB Inland Revenue Board ITBC Institute for Tropical Biology and Conservation .J - PE Research iii J [l

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JMTI Japan-Malaysia Technical Institute KTP Corp Kulim Technology Park Corporation n MARA Maj/is Amanah Rakyat ( Council of Trust for lndigeneous People) MARDI Malaysia Agricultural Research Development Institute n MATRADE Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation MDG Millennium Development Goals ~] MDTC Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperative and Consumerism MIDA Malaysian Industrial Development Authority n MITI Ministry of International Trade and Industry MMEA Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency n MMS Malaysia Meteorological Services MMU Multimedia University D MNRE Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment MOA Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry ~ MOE Ministry of Education MOF Ministry of Finance 0 MOFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOH Ministry of Health n MOHE Ministry of Higher Education MOHR Ministry of Human Resources MOSTI Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation MOW Ministry of Works J MPC Malaysia Productivity Corporation (formerly National Productivity Corporation) MPIC Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities ] MRRD Ministry of Rural and Regional Development MTA Malaysian Tax Academy l MTCP Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme MTIB Malaysia Timber Industry Board L1 MWFCD Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development MylPO Malaysia Intellectual Property Organization [J NAA National Audit Academy NGO Non-governmental Organisation NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Nuclear Malaysia Malaysian Nuclear Agency (formerly Unit Tenaga Malaysia) J OIC Organisation of Islamic Countries OSH Occupational Safety and Health J PDC Penang Development Corporation PSDC Professional Services Development Corporation Sdn Bhd ] PUO Polytechnic Ungku Omar J PE Research iv I t Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2

PWD Public Works Department REC SAM Regional Centre for Education, Science and Mathematics RMC Royal Malaysian Customs and Excise Malaysia SAFODA Sabah Forestry Development Authority SEAFDEC Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center SEARCCT South-East Asia Regional Center for Counter-Terrorism SFC Sarawak Forestry Corporation 1 1 SIRIM SIRIM Bhd (formerly Standards and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia) SME Small and medium enterprises SME Corp SME Corporation (formerly SMIDEC - Small and Medium Industries Development Corporation) SWD Social Welfare Department TC Technical Cooperation TCTP Third Country Training Programme TRTTC Timber Research and Technical Training Center TTI Teacher's Training Institute UKM Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia ( National University of Malaysia) I . UM University of Malaya UMS Universiti Malaysia Sabah t ( UNDP United Nations Development Programme UNESCO United Nations Economic, Social and Cultural Organisation I I UPM Universiti Putra Malaysia UPSI Sultan Idris University of Education (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) USM Science University of Malaysia (Universiti Sains Malaysia) UTM University Technology of Malaysia (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia) UTN Unit Tenaga Nuklear (now Malaysian Nuclear Agency) VRI Veterinary Research Institute

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l 1.1 Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry There are twelve department and agencies under the ambit of the Ministry of Agriculture and 1 Agro-based Industry. Of these four have had activities with JICA (underlined).

a) Department of Agriculture (DOA) l b) Department of Fisheries (DOF) 1 c) Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) d) Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) f e) Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) f) Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) J g) Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang (LPP) (Farmers' Organisation Authority) h) Agrobank (formerly Bank Pertanian Malaysia) I i) Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) j) Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority (KADA) I k) Malaysia Pineapple Industry Board I) Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga (TEKUN) I Department of Agriculture (DOA) The core business of the DOA are to provide agricultural extension services towards J production of high quality crops, sufficient and safe for consumption and to regulate and enforce Agricultural Acts so as to protect Malaysia's agricultural industry against external pests and diseases as well as to facilitate international agricultural trade. J

Department of Fisheries (DOF) J The DOF was set up to manage and develop the fisheries sector of the country in a sustainable, dynamic and competitive manner based on scientific information and quality J services.

J Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) The core services of the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) are focused on the health aspects of livestock and livestock products as well as in support services. The services J provided by the department include controlling, preventing and eradicating animal diseases; development of the livestock industry; research into livestock diseases, breeding, li vestock feed and socio-economy; laboratory service and quality checking for livestock products J based on veterinary enforcement, rules and regulations. DVS also provides consultancy service and guidance to future and existing livestock entrepreneurs. Two TCs were J PE Research 1-1 J ~

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Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) n MARDI was established with the main objective of generating and promoting new, appropriate and efficient technologies towards the advancement of the food, agriculture, food rJ and agro-based industries. It is a statutory body mandated to conduct research in agriculture, food and agro-based industries. MARDI research endeavours for has generated many new crop varieties and clones, animal breeds and management practices. MARDI has also n developed cutting edge technologies in food processing and post-harvest handling for horticultural and livestock products. ICT technologies are used in farm management and operations such as "precision farming" technology for rice estate, and yield estimation, using fl the imaging technology. New techniques are being developed in environmental management and optimum utilization of agricultural resources particularly soil, water and genetic resources. D

Besides performing the contract research & development (R&D) projects, MARDI al so provides technical services and entrepreneurship development in food, agriculture and other n fields related to the industry. The technical services are in the forms of advisory, consultancy, technical trainings, analytical laboratory services and quality assurance, product development and processing and also technology up scaling. 0 D r} 1 [l J l1 LJ

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1 Institutional Information Sheets l 1.1.1 Department of Agriculture (DOA) Institutional Information Sheet (Date as of: 18/11/2009) l Name of Institution: Department of Agriculture (DOA) Related Government Ministry/Department: Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based l Industry (MOA) Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): 1 Department of Agriculture (DOA) Level 7-17, Wisma Tani, No. 30, Persiaran Perdana, Precint 4, Federal Government Administration --1 Centre, 62624 Putrajaya, Malaysia. Tel: 03-8870 3000 Fax: 03-8888 5069 Email: [email protected] Website: www.doa.gov.my l Name and position of person in charge: Datuk Roseley Dato' Hj . Khalid (Director General) Contact details of person in charge: Tel : 03-88703001 I 88884069 Email: [email protected] I I Outline and General Information of Organization a) Brief History I The Department of Agriculture (DOA) of the Federated Malay States was set up in 1905. In the early years, DOA was primarily concerned with crop research, provision of technical expertise to estate planters and to a lesser extent, extension to smallholders. It was responsible for the development of all crops, livestock and farmers' associations. However, with the increasing demand of the rubber I industry, the Rubber Research Institute (RRI) was created in 1926. With the expansion of agriculture in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, more new agencies or statutory bodies to cater for specific aspects of I agricultural development was already set. Thus began a series of separation of DOA's activities with the establishment of the Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) in 1956 and the Malayan Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB) in 1959; J the transfer of the responsibility of the animal husbandry to the Division of Veterinary Services (DVS) in 1962; and the formation of the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) in 1965, the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) in 1970 and the Farmers' J Organization Authority (FOA) in 1973. As a result of all these institutional changes, DOA underwent a major restructuring exercise and was reorganized in 1970 to fu lly focus its role as a lead agency in agricultural development, providing j extension services especially to farmers and smallholders. The main thrust then was to develop self­ reliant farmers involved in commercialised agriculture as an effort to increase productivity and income as well as to uplift their standard of living and quality of life. J The Department of Agriculture has come a long way since its inception in 1905. It has, therefore, almost a century of invaluable experience contributing towards the development and progress of the country's agriculture sector. Currently, supported by experienced expert personnel trained in various J areas of specialisation, DOA offers professional and quality services in a wide range of agricultural fields to smallholders, entrepreneurs and the private sector in an effort to promote the utilisation of modern and efficient technologies. The spectrum of services offered are advisory and consultancy J services, technical support services as well as regulatory and enforcement services. The various fields include the development and management of agricultural commodities, crop protection, soil management, agricultural engineering, plant quarantine, pesticides control and seed/planting material J production. Source: Summarised from http://www.doa.qov.my J PE Research 1-3 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 [l b) Aims and Objectives fl Vision • Towards a competitive export oriented and environmentally friendly agricultural industry producing high quality products which are safe for consumption. 0 Mission • To provide quality and efficient services to farmers, entrepreneurs and the private sectors on crop n technology & agro-based industries and regulatory services to increase productivity and ensure the safety of the national agricultural sector. Objective ll • To provide consultancy, technical support and advisory services in various agricultural fields, particularly in food crops and agro-processing industries to ensure sufficient food production. 0 • To guide and develop successful agricultural entrepreneurs in order to increase farm productivity and the national agricultural production. • To develop trained and skilled manpower in the agricultural sector. n • To protect agricultural crops from pests and diseases through crop protection programmes and plant quarantine services. Ll • To ensure the production of food crops which are safe for consumption and to protect the environment through the control of pesticides. • To control plant and germplasm materials of economic importance from being freely taken out of D the country. Source: http://www.doa.gov.my 0 c) Function and Principal activity l • To evaluate, modify and formulate technology packages from research institutions to suit localised conditions prior to its transfer to agricultural entrepreneurs.

• To provide consultancy and technical support services in a package to entrepreneurs, private 1 sector and agricultural development agencies. • To develop a National Source of Agricultural Information for purposes of planning and n development of agricultural projects.

• To conduct training at the Agricultural Institutes/Agricultural Training Centres to fulfill the demand for skilled manpower in the agriculture sector. J • To control the quality of seeds and planting materials produced and distributed in the country. u • To enforce the Pesticides Act 1974 to ensure that all pesticides imported, manufactured and sold in the country are of high quality and do not have adverse effects on humans, animals, food crops and the environment. u • To enforce the Plant Quarantine Act 1976 to control the entry of foreign noxious pests and diseases and to facilitate the export of plants and plant products in order to fulfill the phytosanitary requirements of importing countries.

• To enforce the Customs Order (Prohibition of Exports) 1988 and CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Agreement to prevent plant I.] species of economic importance from being freely brought out of the country and to prevent the extinction of endangered wild plants species. ] • To establish linkage and cooperation with the public and private sectors involved in the development, enforcement and trade in agriculture at both the national and international levels.

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d) Description of organizational structure and facilities

1 Divisions • Agricultural Engineering Division l • Crop Protection and Plant Quarantine Division • Crop Quality Control Division 1 • Agricultural Extension and Agro-Based Industry Divi si on • Horticulture Division (Fruits, Vegetables and Field Crops) 1 • Human Resource Development Division • Management Division l • Paddy, Industrial Crop And Floriculture Division • Pesticide Control Division -1 • Planning and Information Communications Technology Division • Soil Resource Management and Conservation Division I e) Organisation Chart:

I Director General Datuk Rose/ey b. Dato' Khalid I

I Deputy Director Deputy Director General General I { Development) (Operation} I • Agriculture engineering • Horticulture • Crop Protection & Plant Quarantine J • Paddy, Industrial Crops & • Pesticides Co ntrol Floriculture State Agriculture • Crop Quality Co ntrol • Co nsultation & offices • Human Resou rce Investment Section J Development • Soil Resource • Management Management & j Conservation

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Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 [l f) Description of specialized fields with the contents of activity [l Services • Extension, Advisory and Consultancy Services • Feasibility study of agriculture project. n • Recommendation on land and agro-climatic suitability of various crops. • Technology packages on the production of food and industrial crops. f"J o Agronomy and post-harvest technology of agricultural commodities. o Farm irrigation system and agricultural engineering. I] o Control and management of crop pests and diseases. • Development of small and medium scale agro-based industries. 0 • Nursery development for the production of planting materials of various fruits, cocoa, coffee, coconuts, flowers and ornamental plants. • Seeds production technology for paddy, vegetables and other cash crops. n • Land conservation for agricultural areas based on guidelines for agricultural development in sloping areas. [l • Agro-tourism. • Agriculture Entrepreneurs Development • Agriculture training and courses provided for the youths are as such: 0 • Agriculture Certificate o To produce skilled personnel in agriculture at operational level to fulfill the need for n the government and the private sectors. o To develop and produce for future agriculture entrepreneurs. ] • Agriculture Incubator Training o To provide skilled training and exposure to commercial farming operation to entrepreneurs and young farmers for 8 months. l • Entrepreneur Development Center o To provide hands-on training on commercial food production methods that meets the J Good Manufacturing Standards (GMP) and the Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) for 6 months. • Quality Certification Services 1 • Provides certification services on food production system • Malaysian Farm Certification Scheme for Good Agriculture Practice (SALM) u o To recognize farms that apply good agriculture practices (GAP) in the production of high quality products and safe for consumption. • Scheme Organic of Malaysia (SOM) u o To recognize farms practice organic method of farming in accordance to the organic standards of Malaysia MS 1529. • Techn ical Support Services • Registration of fruit cultivars. (._] • Production and sale of seeds and planting materials. • Surveillance and forecasting of crop pests. • Diagnostic and advisory services on the control of crop pests and diseases. J • Identification of insects and weed specimens. • Soil survey (detailed and semi-detailed) including assessment of land-crop suitability. J • Soil erosion and hydrologica l studies. J PE Research 1-6 1

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• Productions and sale of maps - soil maps, soil suitability maps, land-use maps (including 1 current land-use maps for specific projects based on satellite imagery and sensing) and soil erosion risk maps. 1 • Laboratory services o Seed testing including germination test, physical purity test, moisture test, vigor test and seed health test. l o Foliar analysis to detect vi rus diseases on crops. o Foliar and fertilizer analysis for macro and micro elements. 1 o Soil analysis for physical and chemical properties. o Water analysis for macro elements, pH, conductivity and total dissolved solids. • Agricultural statistics l o Crop Hectare statistics. o Paddy statistics. -1 • Regulatory and Enforcement Services • DOA enforces several Agricultural Acts as follows: l • Pesticides Act, 1974 • Plant Quarantine Act, 1976 l • Plant Variety Protection Act, 2004 • Issuance of Permit and Export License Source: http://www.doa.qov.my extracted on 18 November 2009. J I l I

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1. Official Development Assistance 1a) History I experience of Technical Cooperation or Loan Assistance by the n Government of Japan a) Technical Cooperation Project n Agriculture Mechanization Project by the Agricultural Mechanization Training Centre, Dec 1970 to Dec 1975 n

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Extension Methodology with Special Focus on Business and Production Planning for ASEAN Member Countries (2004-2008) 0 Sustainable Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation (2006) Programme conducted with Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) n

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Wl)tk Position/title ,at the,time ,elf training Course Attended Year · 1. Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Infrastructure In The Dry 2006 0 Center, DOA Field Zone 2. Assistant Agriculture Officer, DOA Agricultural Machinery Automation 1997 n 3. Assistant. Agriculture Officer, DOA Agricultural Machinery Management 1998 4. Agricultural Officer (Engineering), Agriculture Agricultural Machinery Management Of 2000 ll Central Workshop, DOA Sarawak Computer Use 5. Agriculture Engineer, DOA Sarawak Agricultural Mechanization 2000 r] 6. DOA, Kedah Agricultural Mechanization II 1995 7. Agriculture Officer, DOA Agricultural Mechanization II 1999 J 8. Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Water Resources 1997 Branch, DOA Development 11 9. Agricultural Officer, DOA,, Crop Protection & APEC I ASEAN Regional Special WTO 2002 J Plant Quarantine Division Agreement On Agriculture I SPS Agreement 10. Agriculture Officer, DOA Distribution Of Perishable Goods 2006 u (Fruits And Vegetables) 11. Assistant Director (Operational), State DOA Elementary Administrative 2009 LT Management Training 1 12. Agriculture Officer, DOA, Kota Bharu, Kelantan Executive Seminars 1998 13. Assistant Director, DOA Executive Seminars 2001 14. Agricultural Engineering, DOA, Sarawak Executive Seminars In Malaysia 1999 lj 15. Agriculture Officer, PKT National Centre DOA Food Processing Preservation 1996 Technolog ies [] 16. Research Officer, DOA, Sarawak Food Processing Preservation 1998 Technologies 17. Agriculture Officer, Crop Development Branch, Horticulture Technology 1996 J DOA J PE Research 1-8 1

1 Asset Study on JlCA's Technlca! Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 Work Position/Title at the time of training Course Attended Year 18. Agricultural Officer(Statistic), DOA Information Technology In Agriculture 1998 l 19. Agriculture Officer, DOA Information Technology In Agriculture 1998 20. Assistant Director, Human Resource Malaysia East Policy "Seminar 2004 Development, DOA, Executives" l 21. Research Officer, DOA, Sarawak Mycotoxin Testing Technology 2004 22. Deputy Director Farmers and Crop Pertaining To Rural Development 2003 Development, DOA Policy Formulation, Improving Project l Management Skills l 23. Assistant Agriculture Officer, DOA Pest Control For Plant Protection 1997 24 . Assistant Agriculture Officer, Crop Protection Pest Control For Plant Protection 11 2006 and Plant Quarantine Division, DOA -1 25. Agriculture Officer, DOA, Fruit Division Plant Breeder's Rights Protection 2002 26 . Agriculture Officer, DOA 2003 l 27. Agriculture Officer, DOA, Planning Division 2004 28. Agriculture Officer, DOA Plant Variety Protection 2006 l 29 . Agricultural Officer, Crop Quality Control 2007 Division, DOA 30. Senior Research Officer, DOA, Agriculture 2007 I Research Centre 31. Agriculture Officer, Crop Quality Control 2008 I Division, DOA 32. Assistant Director, Crop Quality Control 2009 I Division, DOA 33. Agricultural officer, DOA, Sarawak. Play The Role Of Cooperatives In 2001 Rural Economic Revitalization l 34. Assistant Director, Human Resource Regional Seminar Led By Regional 2002 Development, DOA Development (Loan Business I Cooperation) 35. Head of Seed Producing Center, Rice Seed Rice After Harvest Processing 2001 Producing Center, DOA Technology J 36. Agriculture Officer, Paddy Seed Processing Rice After Harvest Processing 2004 Center, DOA Sabah Technology II 37. Head of Farm Family Development Unit, DOA Rural Livelihood Improvement Plan I 2003 J Sa bah Improved Technology Dissemination 38. Assistant Agricultural Officer, Director of Rural Women Capacity 2000 j Agriculture, DOA 39. Agriculture Officer, DOA, Sabah Rural Women Capacity II 2005 J 40. Assistant Agriculture Officer, DOA, Penang Sustainable Agriculture Slope Area 1996 41. Asst. Agriculture Officer, DOA, 1997 J 42 . Agriculture Officer, Crop Protection Unit, DOA Symbiotic Microbes Use Of 1996 Technology In Tropical Agriculture And J Forestry .J PE Research 1-9 J n

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Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data 0 d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution (bu number of dispatched)

Assistanc~ provided Month/Year Ou ration ll 1. Optimize resource utilization and sustainable agricultural Oct 1998 - Oct 36.5 technologies (long-term) 2001 months l Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data

2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries l 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: 1989 ] 2b)Type of MTCP provided J Short-term specialized training - scheduled training u 2c) List of cooperation activities conducted by the institution (Training, Dispatch of Seminar Lecturer or Technical Expert) ]

T'itle type Cou,ntry/ Year Remarks Regi6ii fe.g, Nurtd.>er) , , . . 2. Extension Methodology With MTCP Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, 2004- Average Special Focus On Business Lao PDR, Myanmar, Phi lippines, 2009 participants: ~J And Production Planning Thailand, Vietnam 19 Source: Unpublished EPU Data (based on the information available) J 'J

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1 1.1.2 Department of Fisheries (DOF)

Institutional Information Sheet (Date as of: 18/11 /2009) 1 Name of Institution: Department of Fisheries (DOF) Related Government Ministry/Department: Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based l Industry (MOA) Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email):

l Department of Fisheries (DOF) Tingkat 1-6, Wisma Tani, Lot 4G2, Presint 4, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62628 l Wilayah Persektuan Putrajaya Tel: 03-8870 4000 Fax: 03-8889 2460 l Website: http://www.dof.gov.my Name and position of person in charge: Yg. Bhg. Dato' Junaidi B. Che Ayub (Director General) l Contact details of person in charge: Tel: 03-8889 5855 / 88704008 I 88704009 Email: [email protected] I Outline and General Information of Organization

I a) Brief History

The history of the Department of Fisheries began in 1894 during the days of British Malaya and in l 1909, the 'Fishery Ordinance' was introduced to control fishing activities along the coast. In 1915, the Department of Museums & Fisheries was formed to address fishery issues but in 1922, it split and the British-Malaya Department of Fisheries was formally created. In early 1946, the British­ I Malaya Department of Fisheries changed its name to Department of Fisheries of the Malayan Union & Singapore. In February 1947, the main office for the Department of Fisheries of the Malayan Union & Singapore was relocated to Penang Island. A new policy for the development of fishery was l introduced and a fisheries and research training school was created. The Fresh Water Fish Research Branch was formed in Gelugor, Penang Island and in March 1949, the Fresh Water Fisheries Research Centre was established. The centre was responsible for research on fresh water hatcheries I as a source for consumption . The centre also conducted research on pelagic fish along the west coast of the Federation of Malaya. In 1951, the Department of Fisheries of th e Malayan Union & Singapore I was split into Department of Fisheries Singapore and Pan-Malayan Department of Fisheries. After Independence, the Malayan Department of Fisheries was known as the Federation of Malaya Fishery Section, under the administration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation Company. _J The aquaculture sector was advanced through research and training activities and in August 1957, the Tropical Fresh Water Fish Hatchery Centre was established in Batu Berendam, Malacca. The Centre focused its efforts on fish farming, production and hatcheries technology. In the same year, a Fresh J Water Fishery Training Centre was established in Enggor, Perak to train fish farmers. A second training school for sea fisheries was set-up at Seberang Takir, Kuala Terengganu in 1958 while a turtle conservation program was initiated in 1962 with the cooperation of the Terengganu J government administration. In July 1963, the Federation of Malaya Fishery Section moved to Kuala Lumpur. Awareness of the possibilities for trawling however created friction between trawl fishermen and traditional fishermen. To address this problem, the government introduced the Fisheries Act 1963 J which was enforced since January 1963. In 1964, the Sabah Department of Fisheries was formed and a year later the Sarawak Department of Fisheries. ln1970, the Department of Fisheries were assigned the task to address poverty of the fishing J community. Under the 2nd and 3'd Malaysian Plans, RM 96 mill ion was allocated to the Fisheries Department to help fishermen own vessels~engines and trawls through the fishermen subsid J PE Research 1-11 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Vo!mne 2 tl scheme. RM 45 million was allocated to create the fisheries infrastructure. In 1982, the Fisheries Department introduced licensing policies, fully equipped for development and effective fishery n resource management. In 1981 , the government introduced the Exclusive Economic Zone which involved the expansion of national waters. To accommodate the expansion, a new Fisheries Act was introduced and was n subsequently enforced in January 1986. The department actively participated in fishery research programs when they first opened the fresh water research il')stitute at Batu Berendam, Melaka in 1957, the wetland hatchery research centre at Gelang Patah, Johar in 1978, the fish and squid distribution n centre in Tanjung Demong, Kuala Besut, Terengganu in 1983, The National Prawn Fry Production arid Research Center (NAPFRE) in Pulau Sayak, Kedah in 1987 and the Fisheries Research Institute in Bintawa, Sarawak in 1977. 0

A Fisherman Training Institute was set up in 1972 in Batu Maung, Penang. The institute offered certified courses li ke skipper efficiency certification, engine works, navigation, trawl making, sa iling D and engineering. The DOF plays an active role in reg ional and international associations - Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Centre (SEAFDEC) (since 1967), Bay of Bengal Programme (BOBP) (since 1978), Food n and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific (NACA) (since 1980) and South China Sea Programme (SCSP). The Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department (MFRDMD) was established in 1992 as also serves as the fourth SEAFDEC [ } department. D b) Aims and Objectives

Vision n To increase fish production and to improve the balance of trade for fishery of the country as well as to create successful entrepreneurs by the year 2010. [l Mission To manage and develop the fisheries sector of the country in a sustainable, dynamic and competitive ] manner based on scientific information and quality services. Objectives • To realize the targeted national fish production of 1.83 million metric ton per year through 0 increased deep sea fisheries production at 380,000 metric ton, aquaculture production at 508,000 metric ton, and to maintain the coastal fisheries production at 938,000 metric ton. J • To increase the export values of fisheries - based products to reach RM3.3 billion besides controlling the increase in imports to remain at RM2.8 billion. • To strive towards achieving a minimum net income of RM3 ,000 per month for each fishery n entrepreneur. • To ensure fishermen's income is above the poverty level. .1 c) Function and Principal activity _J The Fisheries Department is responsible for advancing, restoring and protecting fishing sources through the distribution of licenses, rational resource management, the construction of artificial reefs ''] and the creation of marine parks through: • Licensing and management of fisheries zone • Managing of fishing permits J • Managing the Malaysian Aquaculture Farm Certification Scheme • Training of fishermen, fish breeders and entrepreneurs ·1

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• Ad ministration & Finance Division 1 • Planning & International Division • Development & Technical Consultancy Services Division l • Human Resource Development Division • Fisheries Information Management Division l • Resource Protection Division • Licensing & Resource Management Division 1 • Fisheries Extension Division • Aquaculture Development Division -1 • Engineering Division • Fisheries Bio-security Division l • Legal Section l e) Organisation Chart: Director General } Dato' Junaidi Bin Che Ayub I Deputy Director Deputy Director General General I (Development) (Operation) }

• Planning & International • Resource Protection • Development & Technical • Human Resource l Consultancy Services Development • Aquaculture Development State Agriculture • Fisheries Information • Licensing & Resource M anagement Management offices • Fisheries Extension J • Engineering • Fisheries Research • Administration & Finance Institute • Fisheries bio Security J • MFRDMD/SEADEC J Source: http://www.dof.gov.my/ 12 f) Description of specialized fi eld s with the contents of activity J Registration, permits and licenses for fishing vessels, equipment and crew Permits to export, import and transport live fishes J Permits to install Marine Farms, Deep-sea fishing permits and Tuna fishing permits CITES permits for Arowona J Certification for Malaysia Aquaculture Certification Scheme and HACCP (Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Point) quality management system J PE Research 1-13 J n

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Training & Development and Research at the following centres Fisheries Research Institutes n • Malaysian Fisheries Training Institute (IPM) in Chendering, Trengganu • Training for fishermen, department personnel & international participants. n • Fisheries Research Institute in Batu Maung, Penang - Research. • Marine Fisheries Resource Management and Development Department Southeast Asian n Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in Chendering, Trengganu - Development & management of national and Southeast Asian marine resources. Fisheries Research Centres n • Turtle and Marine Ecosystem Centre (TUMEC) at Rantau Panjang, Trengganu. • Institute of Marine Aquaculture (formerly the National Prawn Fry Production and Research Centre) D in Kuala Muda, Kedah - Research, Training and Production of marine prawn fry & crab. • Marine Fish Production and Research Centre in Tg. Demong, Trengganu - Production of seabass n & grouper. Research on marine fish fry • Freshwater Fisheries Research Centre in Negri Sembilan - Research on fresh water fish & fish [ ] diseases • Brackishwater Culture Research Centre in Gelang Patah, Johar - Research on marine fish prawn in ponds & fish diseases 0 • Binntawa Fisheries Research Centre in Sarawak - Research on marine fishes • Likas Fisheries Research Centre in Sabah - Research on marine fishes 0 Fisheries Extension Centre and Hatcheries (13 centres) · Extension services & Production of fresh water fish fry; Training for fish farmer, extension services & production of fresh water fish fry & [] Aquaculture extension; Training on navigational equipment & navigation, engineering & fish processing; Production of freshwater giant prawn fry. Fish Health Management and Quarantine Centres (8 centres)· Fish and shrimp diseases diagnosis l and FIQC; Issuance of fish health certificate, certificate of origin, import permit, export permit, transport permit and CITES live fish permit. Marine Parks Conservation Centres at Pulau Payar, Pulau Redang, Pulau Tioman, Mersing Marine [1 Park Centre - Information, education, research & recreation on marine life. Turtle Information Centre at Rantau Panjang - Information, education, research on turtles. 1

Brief information on Fisheries Training Institute LI The Fisheries Training Institute was founded in Penang, Malaysia in 1953. The Institute aims to produce skilled and competent workers in the fisheries sector who meet the requirements of the industry in terms of pre- and post-harvest activities. It also aims to transfer modern technology in u fisheries to target groups through scheduled courses, training and extension services. This includes the introduction of good manufacturing practices for fish processing and techniques to produce l] diversified high quality fish-based products that meet both local and international standards. In June 1992, the Institute moved to its new campus in Chendering, Terengganu, equipped with state­ of-the-art facilities including an administrative cum training block with a marine engine workshop, ] gymnasium, fish processing mini factory, net loft, library, navigation controlling tower and fish handling laboratory as well as two training vessels (KL Paus and KL Cermin) for onboard practical training. For recreation and training for safety at seas, there is an Olympic size swimming pool and a diving pool. A separate accommodation block with a cafeteria and accommodation facilities can house up to 120 fJ trainees. Other facilities include a recreation room, soccer field , tennis court, badminton court and sepak takraw court. L ) l PE Research 1-14 J 1

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Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management by the Southeast Asian Fisheries l Development Centre (SEAFDEC) hosted by the Department of Fishery, 1994-1995 l b) Staff sent for training in Japan

Work Position/Title at the time of Course attended Year l training 1. Fisheries Officer, Fisheries Research Equipment for aquaculture 1996 l Centre, DOF Sabah 2. Fisheries Assistant, DOF Broadcasting Technology I ITVA 1997 (Association of International Corporate J Video) 3. Fisheries Officer, DOF Fisheries Resource Management Seminar 1997 ) 4. Assistant Fisheries Officer, DOF Coral reef (Caribbean Indian Ocean Pacific 1998 countries) ) 5. Fisheries Officer, DOF Fisheries Resource Management Seminar 1999 6. Fisheries Officer Engineer Fishing and market management seminar 1999 I 7. Fisheries Officer, DOF Training women leaders in the fishing 2000 8. Sarawak Inland Fisheries Production Fisheries Cooperative 2000 Research and Training Centre, Fisheries I Officer 9. Assistant Head , Marine Parks Branch Fisheries Development Seminar 2000 I DOF 10. Fisheries Officer, DOF Promotion of small-scale fisheries 2001 11 . Fisheries Officer, DOF Administrative Coastal Fisheries 2001 J Management 12. DOF Sabah Red tide expert technical cooperation project 2003 J measures 13. Fisheries Officer (Management and Comprehensive management of coastal 2002 J Protection), DOF Kedah I Perlis fishing techniques 14. Fisheries Research Institute, DOF Aquatic food quality assurance 2003 15. Fisheries Officer, DOF APEC I ASEAN Regional special WTO 2003 J Agreement on Agriculture I SPS Agreement 16. Marine Aquaculture Extension Center, Programs receiving red tide expert anti- 2004 J DOF Sabah Malaysia 17. Senior Fisheries Assistant, DOF Reef conservation 2004 18. Fisheries Officer, DOF Programs receiving red tide expert anti- 2005 J Malaysia J 19. Fisheries Officer, DOF Community Fisheries Development Plan 2005 J PE Research 1-15 J n

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Work Poslt1on/TUJe at the time of Course ,attended ·• '('ear training ~ ,r o, o c o~ c ,.-• n ' ~.-, ~ - ,o ·o, , '~. - - ow- 20. Head, Resource Management Section, Coastal Fisheries Resources Management 2005 DOF, Sabah n 21. Head, Bacteriology Unit, DOF Microbiological Food Technology II 2006 22. Fisheries Officer(Engineer), DOF Refrigeration Maintenance 2006 Engineering Division n 23. Assistant Fisheries Officer, Likas Sustainable Aquaculture Development II 2006 Fisheries Research Center, DOF Sabah l] 24. Fisheries Officer, DOF, Sabah Integrated approach to coastal fisheries 2006 management D 25. Fisheries Officer, DOF Malaysia Youth Training I Administration 2007 (human resources development) [] 26. Fisheries Officer, Licensing and Fi sheries Leadership training for middle management 2009 Resource Management Division, DOF positions 27. Research Officer, Fisheries Research Fisheries management and culture in the 2009 [l Institute, Sarawak, DOF area Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data a c) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution (by number of dispatched) Assistance provided Month/Year 'Duration: a .(Days} 1. Construction Of Artificial Fishing Reef May 1988 365 ll 2. Marine Fish Farming Apr1989 730 3. Fisheries Training Jul 1991 92 ] Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data

2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries 1 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: DOF joined MTCP in 1989. The courses are conducted by the Fisheries Training ] Institute, Chendering, Terengganu and Institute of Marine Aquaculture, Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah. 0 2b) Type of MTCP provided Short-term specialized training - scheduled trai ning u fJ 2c) List of cooperation activities conducted by the institution (Training, Dispatch of Seminar Lecturer or Technical Expert) ] Title. Type tot.tntryl Y~ar . ~em arks R.egicmi {e.g. 't4umli>e.t) ] 1. Shrimp Hatchery MTCP Cambodia, China, D.P.R. Korea, Apr Participants: Management Course Eqypt, Maldives, Pakistan, 2006 11 Philippines, Tunisia J J PE Research 1-16 1

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Title Type Country/ Year Remarks 1 Region (e.g. Number) 1 2. Brackishwater Aquaculture MTCP Algeria, China, Eqypt, Indonesia, Jun Participants: Management Course Morocco, Uzbekistan 2006 9 3. Fisheries Management MTCP Bangladesh, Cambodia, D.P.R. Jun Participants: 1 Course Korea, Gambia, Myanmar, 2006 7 Thailand 1 4. Macrobrachium rosenbergii MTCP Bangladesh, Eqypt, Guyana, Lao Aug Participants : Aquaculture Management PDR, Namibia, Tunisia, Vietnam 2006 9 5. Brackishwater Aq uaculture MTCP Chile, Myanmar, Papua New Apr Parti ci pants: l Management Course Guinea, Ph ilippines, Vietnam 2008 6 6. Macrobrachium rosenbergii MTCP Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chile, Jun Participants: l Aquaculture Management Myanmar 2008 7 7. Shrimp Hatchery MTCP Bangladesh, Brunei, Iran, Oct Participants: Management Course Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, 2008 10 1 Sudan Source: Unpublished EPU Data (based on the information available} 1 I

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Outline and General Information of Organization 0 a) Brief History 0 In 1951 the government set up the Agriculture and Forestry Portfolio which included veterinary services. In 1955 the Ministry of Agriculture was set up and veterinary services continued as one of the portfolios of the ministry. Through the years, the name of the Ministry had changed to incorporate additional portfolios, but veterinary services remained with the ministry through all the changes. In 0 1962 it was reorganised as a full division of the Ministry of Agriculture. [1 b) Aims and Objectives 0 Vision • A competent veterinary authority serving the livestock industry for human welfare Mission l • Provide quality veterinary services to ensure public health and sustainable livestock industry for human welfare LI Objective • Strengthen and maintain the health status of animals to support the livestock industry L 1 • Assurance of public health through the control of zoonotic diseases and wholesome food production from animal-based products • Encou rage sustainable livestock production and value-added industry u • Explore, develop and encourage the use of technology and optimum use of sources in animal based industry ] • Promote animal welfare practices in all aspect of rearing and production system [J J

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1 Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 c) Function and Principal activity The core services of the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) are focused on the health aspects of livestock and livestock products as well as in support services. The services provided by the 1 department include controlling, preventing and eradicating animal diseases; development of the livestock industry; research into livestock diseases, breeding, livestock feed and socio-economy; laboratory service and quality checking for livestock products based on veterinary enforcement, rules l and regulations. DVS also provides consultancy service and guidance to existing and interested livestock entrepreneurs. l d) Description of organizational structure and facilities l Divisions • Diagnostics & Quality Assurance Division l • Research Division • Bio-security Management and SPS Division 1 • Enforcement Division • Downstream Industry Development Division • Livestock Commodity Development Division I • Livestock Technology Resources Development Division • Training and HRD Division I • Administrative Services Division • Planning Division

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Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Vo!ume 2 n f) Description of specialized fields with the contents of activity n Services • Veterinary Health & Welfare [l o DVS Veterinary Clinics o Veterinary Laboratory Services Laboratory Tests For n • Equine Diseases (Horse) • Bovine Diseases (Cow I Buffalo) [l • Ovine/Caprine Diseases (Goat I Sheep) • Poultry Diseases (Chicken I Duck, Etc) D • Swine Diseases (Pig) • Aquatic Animal Diseases (Fish I Prawn) [l • Diseases of Multiple Species • Accreditation & Certification o Veterinary Health Mark (VHM) Logo [] This Veterinary Inspection and Accreditation Program were developed during the 1980's to facilitate veterinary certification of animal and poultry products meant for export. Under this program accredited plants were awarded the VHM logo. The VHM logo is regarded as an 0 intellectual property of the government by definition in the public service department service circular no. 5 of 1999. Therefore the government has the sole right over its use. By virtue of the authority bestowed by the government, the DVS has been entrusted with the responsibility 0 to regulate the commercial use and at the same time prevent any misuse of the logo by any commercial concern. The VHM logo has been classified as a certification trade mark (Class 16, 29 And 44) Under The Trade Marks Regulations 1997 I Trade Marks Act 0 o Livestock Farm Practices Scheme (SALT) Livestock Farm Practices Scheme (SALT) Is Based on Animal Health And Managed With q Good Quality And Safe Practices To Be Served As Food. Criteria To Be Recognised In SALT Is Based on The 'Animal Husbandry Good Practice' (GAHP), Health Management Livestock (Animal Health Management), Bio-Security, Infrastructure And Good Control Of The Use Of 0 Veterinary Medicines. • Import/Export Quarantine J 0 Legal Importation

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0 Accredited Slaughter Houses • Courses J o lnstitut Haiwan (IH), Kluang o Veterinary Management Institute (IPV), Cheras u o Institute for Poultry Farming Development (IKTA), Johor Bahru o Poultry Technology Institute (ITU), Alor Gajah, Melaka o Veterinary Training Institute (PLV), Cermin Kiri, Terengganu Source: http://www.dvs.gov.my/misivisiobjektif,' extracted on 14 October 2009. LI PE Research 1-20 1

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l Work Position/Title at the time of training Course Attended Year 1. Veterinary Officer, DVS Agriculture Biotechnologies 2000 1 2. Deputy Director General, DVS Animal Health Control In Japan 2008 3. Veterinary Officer, DVS Animal Veterinary Industry Technology 2006 I Ii 4. Veterinary Officer Import Export, DVS APEC I ASEAN Regional Special WTO 2004 Agreement On Agriculture I SPS Agreement 5. Assistant Veterinary Office cum Farm Manager, Artificial Cattle Dissemination System 2006 DVS Sarawak 6. Veterinary Officer, DVS Artificial Insemination Cattle Breeding 2004 Technologies I 7. Research Officer, Animal Disease Research Asia Regional Workshop On Bird Flu 2007 Center, DVS Sabah Control Measures 8. J Officer In charge, Animal Disease Research Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy 2003 Center, DVS (BSE) Diagnostic Technology Training 9. Veterinary Officer, Regional Veterinary 2004 J Laboratory, DVS, Kuantan 10. Director, Training & Carrier Development Capacity Building Training Seminars In 2007 j Division, DVS South-South Cooperation 11 . Veterinary Officer, DVS Cattle Embryo Transplant Technology 2004 12. Veterinary Officer, Regional Veterinary Control Of Vi ral Disease Diagnosis 2005 J Laboratory, DVS 13. Veterinary Officer, DVS Dairy Product Promotion - Inspection 1998 J Technology 14. Veterinary Officer, Regional Veterinary Diagnosis And Prevention Of Zoonotic 1998 J Laboratory, DVS Diseases Such As Rabies Viral 15. Veterinary Officer, Animal Quarantine Station, EPP "Safety Of Animal Health In 2006 DVS Japan" J 16. Veterinary Officer, DVS 2006 17. Veterinarian, DVS 2006 J 18. Veterinary Officer, State Department of Executive Seminars 2000 Veterinary Services J PE Research 1-21 J n

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au" Work Posltiontl'itle at the time Q,f trahilrrg Ctnnse Attendtd · Year .. n 19. Veterinary Officer, DVS 2001 20. Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Public Health Food Animal Disease Diagnostic 1998 Laboratory, DVS Technology n 21 . Veterinary Officer, State Veterinary Department 2000 Services n 22. Head, Veterinary Inspection Section, 2008 Biosecurity & SPS Management Division, DVS 0 23. Assistant Veterinary Officer, Poultry Breeding Industrial Poultry Breeding 2005 Centre, DVS Management 24. Veterinary Officer, DVS Industrial Poultry Breeding 2006 0 Management 25. Assistant Veterinary Officer, DVS, Sabah Livestock Grassland Development 2006 n 26. Veterinary Officer, DVS Long-Term Trainees (Administrative 2006 Systems Development Assistance (Development) [ I 27. Research Officer, DVS Molecular 2002 28. Veterinary Officer, DVS Production Site Inspection Technology 2004 D In Aquatic Animal Pathogens 29. Veterinary Officer, Regional Veterinary 2005 Laboratory, DVS [l 30. Veterinary Officer, DVS 2006 31. Senior Research Officer, Parasitology & Veterinary Technology 2001 [l Haematology Division, Veterinary Regional Laboratory, DVS 32. Veterinary Officer, Veterinary Regional Veterinary Technology II 2006 I.] Laboratory, DVS 33. Veterinary Officer, DVS Virology 2002 D 34. Veterinary Officer, DVS Workshop On Bird Flu Control 2006 Measures

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1 Assistance provided MonthNear Duration 11. Parasitology Mar 1997 92 l 12. Virology Apr 1997 91 13. SPF Chicken Rearing May 1997 92 1 14. Molecular Biology (Microbiology) Aug 1997 61 15. Immunology (Molecular Biology) Dec 1997 71 l 16. Immune Purotozoa Jan 1998 89 17. Pathology Apr 1998 61 l 18. Newcastle Disease (Poultry Disease) May 2009 61 Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data l 2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: l 2003 I 2b)Type of MTCP provided Short term specialized training - scheduled training I 2c) List of cooperation activities conducted by the institution (Training, Dispatch of Seminar Lecturer or Technical Expert)

Title Type Country/ Year Remarks I Region (e.g. Number) 1. Animal Quarantine MTCP Syria 2003 Participants: 2 Management

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Title Type Country/ Year Remarks 1 Region {e.{1. Number) 26. Cattle Production in the Tropics MTCP Indonesia, Oman, 2009 Participants: 5 1 Mongolia 27. HACCP-Based Inspection MTCP Malawi, Mozambique, 2009 Participants: 8 System Indonesia, Oman, Sri 1 Lanka, Chile 28. Modern Farming System in MTCP Indonesia, Vietnam, 2009 Participants: 6 l Broiler Production Oman, Syria, Mongolia Source: Unpublished EPU Data (based on the information available) l l 1 I 1

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1.1.4 Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) n Institutional Information Sheet Date as of: 3/11/2009 ll Name of Institution: Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) Related Government Ministry/Department: Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Industrial Base r1 Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): n Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 lpoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel: 605-5457166 Fax: 605-5463368 0 Emai l: ram [email protected] Name and position of respondent: Dr Ramlan Mohamed (Director) n Contact details of respondent: Tel: 05-5457166 Email:[email protected] I [email protected] I. I Outline and General Information of Organization D a) Brief History The Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) 1 is the research division of the Department of Veteri nary 0 Services (DVS) Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry. It is the only research institute in Malaysia for research in animal diseases and is the main centre for conducting research and development in the DVS. VRI also serves as the reference centre for some animal diseases in the rl country. VRI was first established in 1948 at a temporary premise of Bahagia Hospital Tanj ung Rambutan Perak and was previously known as the Federal Research Laboratory. In 1953 VRI has moved and fl presently located at Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah lpoh Perak on the completion of the Disease Investigation Building rl

b) Aims and Objectives LJ The research institute intends to become well integrated with the animal industry, providing research support to livestock production in the maintenance of health, based on good agricultural practices, advocates humane treatment of animals and environmentally friendly approach to utilization of LI resources. Th e Institute is committed to support the growth of animal industry by providing exce llent services in l l diagnosis, control and prevention of animal diseases through providing quality disease confirmation, advisory and monitoring services performed by skilled individuals with high level of expertise with comm itment and using up to date facilities and techniques. l] ]

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• To carry our research on animal health with emphasis on diseases of economic and zoonotic l potentials. • To provide diagnostic services for the detection of animal diseases. l • To produce novel vaccine, antigens, antisera and biologicals of commercial value against diseases of veterinary and public health importance. l • To serve as a national reference centre for veterinary disease and diagnosis. • To provide advisory, consultancy, surveillance and monitoring services for eradication, control and treatment of endemic, emerging and re-emerging animal diseases l To provide tra ining in the field of veterinary disease diagnosis to local and foreign personnel

l d) Description of organizational structure and facilities Facilities

l • BSL-3 Laboratory, credited by the National Australian Testing Authorities, was set up in 1998 (another BSL-3 Laboratory capable for working with large animals is expected to be ready in 2010) l • Laboratory Animal Facility 1 • Specific Pathogen Free poultry flock

e) Organisation Chart:

Research Division I Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia

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ASEAN Poultry Disease Research and Training Project, Periods: 1986 Apr 17-1993 Apr 16, Aftercare 1996 Aug 04-1998 Aug 03. D Implemented by: MOA, DVS, VRI, APDRTC The ASEAN Poultry Disease Research and Training Centre (APDRTC), officially opened on 27 0 February 1989 was established with the grant aid and technical assistance of the Japanese Government amounting to 1.3 billion Yen. 0 It was expected that with the full involvement of more than 20 professional staffs seconded by the Malaysian and Japanese Governments, the Centre would be able to provide assistance to member countries in three areas of activities on poultry Disease i.e. research, training and information dissemination. The Malaysian and Japanese Governments agreed to provide grant-aid, and technical n assistance for the Centre operational costs estimated to be about US$ 500,000 per year for at least the next three years. rJ Source: http://www.aseansec.ora/9656.htm

The project set up a SPF building with an initial batch of SPF chicken. The capacity built was later D transferred to other cou ntries by a TCTP programme on poultry diseases and their control. APDRTC's activities are now subsumed into VRI. However the building constructed with Japanese technical cooperation is still called the ASEAN Poultry Disease Research and Training Centre. D Collaborative Study Project on the Epidemiology, Pathogeneses and Molecular characterization of Nipah Virus in Animals, Oct 2001 - Sep 2004 0 Period: Oct 2001 - Sep 2004 The project goal is to ensure the risk of Nipah Virus infection is decreased by improvi ng diagnostic [] technology and epidemiological research for Nipah Virus Inputs • Japanese side D o Long-term experts -2 o Short-term experts - 4 o Equipment- RM860, 388 o Local Budget RM105, 164 J • Malaysian side o Counterparts - 6 o Project office, transport, sequencing machine, PCR machine, Protein analysis set and incubator D The ex-post evaluation conducted in February 2008 concludes that 'due to the government policy on pig farming and VRI efforts in screening, there has been no report of outbreaks of the Nipah Virus disease. As a result of the Project, the status of VRI as a centre for research and diagnosis of animal u diseases has been enhanced. Overall VRI has managed to be sustainable from the institutional and management, technological, as well as the economic and financial aspects. The Project has enabled the VRI to expand its capability in Nipah Virus diagnosis The development of a C-ELISA diagnosis test fJ kit for humans and animals was an unintended and promoting factor. This kit which uses the specific monoclonal antibody produced and can be used by the farmers to test and check for Nipah virus antibodies in the pigs' u

Source: [] http://www.jica.go.jp/englishloperations/eva/uationltech_ and_grantlprojectlex _ postlasia/pdflmalaysia _ 200 7_ 1. pdf 1 LI PE Research 1-28 u 1

1 Asset Study on JlCA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 b) Third Country Training Programme ASEAN Seminar on Poultry Diseases and Their Control, 1994 till 2001 This TCTP was started to disseminate research and technology acquired from the above TC to l establish the APDRTC. The goal of the courses was to provide ASEAN countries' participants an opportunity to refresh and upgrade their knowledge and techniques in the field of poultry diseases by providing the participants with specialised diagnostic and research techniques of major poultry l diseases and to acquire ability and sufficient knowledge to apply techniques learnt in their country's disease control programmes. The TCTP provides two types of courses ie basic course on dianostic techniques focussing on areas l such as pathology, virology, parasitology and bacteriology and specialised course on diagnostic techniques on scientific photography, protozoa immulogy, application of electron microscopy, l molecular biology and drug residue testing. 13 courses were conducted over the years with the total of 143 participants (including 29 Malaysians) -1 trained. Source: Thematic Evaluation Study on TCTP in Malaysia, 2002 1 c) Staff sent for training in Japan I Name Course attended Year 1. Dr Sharifah Syed Counterpart Training for the Collaboration Study Program 16/05/2003 - Hassan on Nipah Virus 30/05/2003 I 2. Ong Geok Huai Health Environment Technologist II Sub-Course Infections 20/07/2004 - Disease (Virology) 24/10/2004 3. Mohd Ali Abdul JICA Training Program (Country Focused) to Malaysia by 19/07/2004 - Rahman the Goverment of Japan for First Stage in Fisca; Year 2004 09/10/2004 4. Suriani Mohd Noor WHO Training Course on Animal Influenza Diagnosis and 18/08/2004 - Surveillance 23/08/2004 5. Dr Maria Jamli Research on Veterinary Technology II (J-04-00866) 22/03/2005 - I 21 / 10/2005 6. Jamal Abdul Nasir Research on Veterinary Technology II (J-04-00866) 22/03/2005 - I Mohamed Hassan 21 / 10/2005

J d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution (by number of dispatched)

Assistance Provided Month/Year Duration J {Days) 1. Pathology Leader And Poultry Oct 1986 913 J 2. Pou ltry Virology Apr1988 730 3. Poultry Virology Aug 1988 730 J 4. Operational Coordination Sep 1988 936 5. Epidemiological Sep 1989 91 J 6. Poultry Microbiology Sep 1989 88 7. Spf Chicken Breeding Management Group Sep 1989 29 J 8. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Mar 1990 11 9. Th ird Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Mar 1990 5 J PE Research 1-29 J n

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Assl$tanc:e Provided Montof't'.ear ·Ott ration (Days) n 10. Operational Coordination Apr 1991 751 11. Microbiology Dec 1991 91 0 12. Parasitology Dec 1991 91 [] 13. Pathology Dec 1991 89 14. Virology Dec 1991 89 15. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Mar 1992 10 0 16. Poultry Microbiology Dec 1992 82 17. Poultry Pathology Dec 1992 82 0 18. Third Country Training Illness (Poultry) Jan 1993 7 19. Third Country Training Illness (Poultry) Jan 1993 7 n 20. Poultry Pathology Feb 1993 61 [l 21. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Jan 1994 11 22. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Jul 1994 15 23. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Jul 1994 15 0 24. Third Country Training "Asean Poultry Disease" Jan 1995 9 25. Virology Oct 2001 730 D 26. lmmunohistochemical I Epidemiological Trends Sep 2002 181 [1 27. lmmunodiagnostic Apr2003 91 28. lmmunopathology Apr2003 91 29. Virology Sep 2003 370 l'l 30. Molecular Jan 2004 81

Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data 0 1b) Experience of other International I Technical Cooperation by other countries {J The School of Veterinary Laboratory Technology was set-up with technical cooperation from the Federal Republic of Germany. [1

2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries tJ 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: 1998 [] 2b) Type of MTCP provided 0 • Short-term specialized training - sched uled training • Short-term specialized training - customized training D ]

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2c) Human Resources (Professionals and Expert) 1 :I Name Job Title Field of Experience of Remarks (Mr./ Ms) Expertise Training Instructor I 1 International Cooperation 1. Dr P. Veterinary Parasitology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted l Chandrawathani Officer Training Programme by JICA for Cambodia l 2. Dr Mohd Veterinary Pathology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted Shafarin Officer Training Programme by JICA for Thailand Shamsudin

l 3. Mrs Nurulaini Research Parasitology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted Raimy Officer Training Programme by JICA for Myanmar l 4. Dr Ainani Veterinary Virology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted Awang Officer Training Programme by JICA for Lao PDR l 5. Ms Syamsiah Research Virology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted Aini Shohaimi Officer Training Programme by JICA for Vietnam 6. Mrs Tan Lin Jee Senior Lab Bacteriology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted I Assistant Training Programme by JICA for Lao PDR 7. Mrs Khoo Lean Senior Lab Bacteriology Laboratory Follow-up Program conducted I Looi Assistant Training Programme by JICA for Myanmar Source: VRI

3. Suggestions for Technical Cooperation 3a) The institution's possible or interested field of cooperation and country/region

Since the incursion of a few animals related diseases which were causing public consent including HPAI and Swine Influenza in the Southeast Asia reg ion, the government of Malaysia have put full I efforts to build capacity and capability to the diagnostic laboratory. This is including the up grading the BSCL2 Animal Facilities into BSCL3 Ag at Veterinary Research Institute lpoh (VRI). As the national reference laboratory for animal diseases, VRI are also been recognised as ASEAN Regional J Reference Laboratory by Asian secretariat, OIE and FAO for the disease of HPAI and ND. Department of Veterinary Services, in particular VRI, has long history in technical collaboration with the government of Japan through programs conducted by JICA. The Institute would like to see this J collaboration continued especially in research and development (R&D). R&D could be focused in the field of veterinary research including development of new diagnostic technology, vaccinology, Biosafety and Biosecurity, monoclonal, molecular biology, biotechnology and green technology. J Japanese expert are always welcome to VRI to do and conducting research. The Institute also would like to send our staffs for training in Japan since the human recourse development is an important J issue for VRI as a reference laboratory

3b) Any other comments for future activity as a resource institution for cooperation to J other developing countries

The Institute have a good track record in providing laboratory diagnosis services especially during J handling the national issues of animals and/or zoonotic diseases such as Nipah outbreak, HPAI, Anthrax, H1 N1 ext. Therefore, as reference laboratory the Institute is ready to provide and would like J to provide laboratory technical services in animals diagnosis to other developing countries J PE Research 1-31 .J 0

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1.1.5 Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) n Institutional Information Sheet (Date as of: 13/11 /2009) ll Name of Institution: Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) Related Government Ministry/Department: Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based [l Industry (MOA) Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): 0 Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) MARDI Headquarters, Persiaran MARDI-UPM, 43400 Serdang, SELANGOR 0 Post Address: MARDI Headquarters, Post Box 12301,Post Main Office, 50774 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Web: http://www.mardi.gov.my 0 Tel: 03-8943 7111 Fax: 03-8948 3664 SMS : 019-980 7111 For Enquiry: [email protected] Name and position of respondent: Mr Wong Hee Kum, Deputy Director,/ Senior Principal Research [l Officer, Animal Nutrition Programme, Livestock Strategic Centre Contact detail of the person in charge: Email: [email protected] 0

Outline and General Information of Organization 0 a) Brief History 0 MARDI was established in 1970 with the main objective of generating and promoting new, appropriate and efficient technologies towards the advancement of the food, agriculture, food and agro based industries. It is a statutory body mandated to conduct research in agriculture, food and agro based [] industries. Amendments to the MARDI Act in 1990 enabled MARDI to be involved in commercialization activities. This subsequently led to the establishment of MARDITech Corporation Sdn. Bhd. in 1992. The Act was further amended in 2002 to allow for wider commercialization 0 freedom . J b) Aims and Objectives Vision: 0 To be a world-renowned R&D organisation in food , agriculture and bio-based industries by 2015. Mission: j To create, innovate, transfer and apply knowledge, competencies and services to transform the national food, agriculture and bio-based industries towards increased commercialisation and competitiveness. {J c) Function and Principal Activity MARDI is mandated to fulfil the following functions:- 0 • To conduct researches in the fields of science, technical, economy, and social with regards to: o Production, utilization and processing of all crops (except rubber, oil palm and cocoa), livestock and food o Integrated farming

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• To serve as a center for collecting and disseminating information and advisory services pertaining 1 to scientific matters, technical and economy related to food , agriculture and agro-based industry. These functions are accomplished through various methods inclusive of publication of reports, periodicals and related papers and organizing of exhibitions, conferences and seminars, and l lectures • To serve as a center that provides expert services in food, agriculture and agro-based industry such as consultancy services, laboratory analysis, quality assurance and contract research and l development (R&D) • Provision of various forms of trainings to cater for the development of the food , ag riculture and l agro-based industry • Provision of grant-in-aid for pure and applied scientific, technical and economic research and development related to food, agriculture and agro-based industry l • To maintain liaison with local and foreign public and private organizations engaged in scientific, technical, economic and social researches related to food, agriculture and agro-based industry l • To conduct commercial research and production • To develop, promote and exploit the research findings ] • To provide extension services to the agriculture, food and agro-based industries Principal Activities • To carry out research to generate innovative technologies for the development of the food and I agriculture industries . • To provide consu lta ncy and technical services to support the development of food and agriculture I industries. • To offer joint ventures and licensing arrangements for the commercialisation of research results. I d) Description of organizational structure and facilities I MARDI is a statutory body under the MARDI Act 1969. It is governed by a Board.

I e) Organization Chart

J Governing Board Commercialisation Scientific Council ·- l ":fARDIComp;,nies~ ·-,

J Director General . J Deputy Director General Deputy Director General Senior Director (Technology Tr;,nsfer & (Research) (Oper;,tions) Commerci;,fis;,tion) J _J __ J ------, • Strategic Resource Research l • Technlcal~ lceCentre l Centre • Economy & Technology !• ~~Managemenut -;;Centre-1 _J • Horticulture Research Centre Management Research '. • Finance Management • Mechanisation & Automation Centre , ' Dlvfslon Research Centre • Station Management Centre • Information Resource • Food Technology Research • Technology Promotion & Management Dlvfslon Centre Development Central • Engineering Management J • Livestock Strategic Research • Planting Materials, Seeds & Dlvfslon Centre Livestock Bread Production • Corporate Affairs Division • Rice & Industrial Crops Unit Research Centre • Business Development Unit • Biotechnology Research J Centre Source: http://www.mardi.gov.my J PE Research 1-33 J n

Asset Study on JlCA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n f) Description of specialized fields with the contents of activity n Services offered by MARDI: • Advisory Services - Promotion and transfer of MARDl's Research and Development findings (technology) to target group. D • Consultancy Services • Laboratory Services - A wide range of food and agriculture testing, Consulting and related 0 technical services in food and agriculture testing scope to local and global markets, Attachment training in food chemical and microbiological analysis and agriculture chemical analysis methodology 0 • MARDI Quality Assurance System (MQAS) - MARDI Quality Assurance System (MQAS) is a voluntary quality assurance programme to endorse the quality of processed food products produced by companies under MARDl's Entrepreneur Development programme. • Printing & Publication - Expurgate, compile and publish technologies and information related to MARDl's research and development activities that can be deliver to various target groups. [); • R&D Contract (Private Sector I Individual) • Training Complex - Provides support services to organize technical training and courses, meeting and events besides providing accommodation facilities to the participants. D • Technical Training • Technology Incubator ( • Technologies on Offer - List of Technology Developed by MARDI for Commercialization includes Restructured 'Whole-Muscle' Fish Fillet From Fillet Remnants And Small Fillet, Production of fermented palm kernel cake (PKC) as a feed ingredient for poultry feed using solid substrate o: fermentation (SSF) technology, Large-scale production of refined and fractionated essential oils, Value added Virgin Coconut Oil with Antimicrobial Properties and Its Potential Applications, Up­ scaling project for mini plant for Nitro-Humic acid based crop booster liquid fertilizers production, [) Pilot scale Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) process of compost for the production of solid bio fertilizer, Development of nutritional and nutraceutical brown rice powder and breakfast cereal from local rice based product using direct extrusion technology, Setting-up of fruit puree pilot plant [ for tropical fruits using horizontal screw press, Large scale production of coloured rice (padi merah) in non granary areas, Multiplier flock production system for Malaysian Boer goat • Test Bed Technology - a food processing technology laboratory, equipped with all the facilities and small scale equipments, where entrepreneurs will be given guidance and training in terms of product development and MARDl's latest technology. MARDI technology Test Bed system is one of the support services provided by MARDI in order to develop small and medium scale entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the national food processing industry based on 13 food product clusters. This system will enable SMEs under the Entrepreneur Guidance programme and MARDl's Adoption Scheme to test the latest technologies through the state-of-the-art machine and modern equipments provided in order to fulfil their desire to develop and produce new products for market testing. They are also exposed to a complete production line system for the particular food product. I • Sales of Seeds, Planting Materials and Animal Based - To produce planting materials and seeds endorsed by MARDI and recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry and to maintain purity and quality of planting materials acclaimed and commercialized by MARDI. lJ • Knowledge Centre • Conference & Exhibition - Organize conference and exhibition to promote potential MARDI technologies at international and national level. • Intellectual Property Management • e-Services D

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1. Official Development Assistance 1 1a) History I experience of Technical Cooperation or Loan Assistance by the Government of Japan 1 a) Technical Cooperation Project

The Project for the Development of Technology related to the Processing of Feed based on 1 Agro-industrial By-products of Oil Palms Production in Malaysia, 1997 Mar 15- 2002 Mar 14, F/U 2002 Mar 15 -2004 Mar 14 (this was implemented by the Livestock Research Division). 1 Over view of original proiect: The project was carried out to stabilize feed supply in Malaysia. In the Project, techn iques in establishment of production system, improvement of quality and overall plant management, in terms of l the coarse feed utilizing agro-industrial by-products of oil palm, were transferred to the Livestock Research Center of MARDI. The economical value of produced feed was also evaluated. Overall Goal: The livestock industry in Malaysia is developed through making use of the agro-industrial ·1 by-products of oil palms to stabilize the feed supply. Proiect Purpose: An effective, practical and viable method and system for converting by-products of oil palms into processed feed are developed. An experimental feed preparation plant for stable feed l production is developed. Outputs J 1) The methodology for processing oil palm fronds and other by-products of oil palms into feed is developed. 2) An appropriate method of animal feeding management on the feed is developed. 3) The viability of the feed for practical use is verified in preparation for its practical use. Inputs: TOTAL ~ 602 mill ion Japanese side: Malaysian side: J Long-term Experts 7 Counterparts 33 Short-term Experts 25 Equipment MYR 408,000 (~14 Million) Trainees received 24 Facilities MYR 2,589,000 (~91 Million) Equipment ~ 317 Million Local Cost MYR 952,000t (~33 Million ) J Local Cost ~24 Million

J In terms of the Efficiency, Impact, Relevance of the purpose and Sustainabi lity, the Project was highly evaluated in general, although there still is room for improvement. It must be emphasized that MARDl's organizational capacity was improved and that OPF feed gained the interest of those who are in the J related fie lds. However, it is difficult to achieve the Output in the area of stable operation of the feed plant, the mechanization of material supply and feeding management, due to the delay of installing the feed plant and the specialty of OPF as a material. Therefore, a two-year extension in the cooperation J period is required A Bernama news report on 3 July 2009 said that FELDA factory located at Bukit Sagu has commenced _J operations in July 2008 to process oil palm frond into anumal food pellets. The factory is erected on 1.5 ha of land at a cost of RM14.1 mill ion with a capacity 1,2000 tonnes of pellets per shift per month. Currently the factory has 13 workers maning 3 shifts per day. J Source: http:l/www.jica.go.jp!english/operationslevaluationltech_andgrantlprojectlterm!asia/malaysia_2001_ 4.html J b) Third Country Training Programme J I ASEAN Workshop on the Production of Natural Flavour for Food (IATEP) 1992 J PE Research 1-35 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n c) Staff sent for training in Japan _,,, n Name Course attentted. Y:ear 1. Faridah Salam Chemical Analysis for Feed Safety 2001 n 2. Mohd Sukri Abdullah Dairy Cattle Management (DVS staff) 2000 3. Zainal Abidin Zulkafli Drying of OPF 2001 0 4. Siti Badriah Saiful Nathan Economic Evaluation 1997 5. Dr Mohd Jaafar Daud Estimation of Indigestible Components, NIAi 1999 D 6. Hussin Mat Saan Feed Processing 2000 7. Shahruddin Mohd Ali Feed Quality Management for Processing of OPF Pellet, 2000 NGRI 0 8. Dr Wan Zahari Mohd. Feeding Management, NIAS laboratories, Tsukuba 1998 [l 9. Rosnizah Ismail Fibre Analysis of Animal Feed, NIAi 1997 10. Wan Ghani Mohd. Improvement of Feed Processing System (Processing plant), 1999 NGRI f"] 11. Wan Razali Omar Improvement of Feeding Management, NGRI 2000 12. Hamdan Manap Material Supply in Japan 1997 0 13. Abdul Rahman Abdullah Materials supply and handling 1999 14. Zainal Abidin Abdul Rahman NIR analysis 2001 0 15. Mohd Sukri Idris Nutrition Management of Beef Cattle, NGRI 1999 16. Dr Abu Bakar Chik 1999 D 17. Mohd. Yunus Ismail Plant Management 1998 18. Rubbuan Said Plant Management and Safety, Kyushu NAES 1998 0 19. Mat Daham Mohd Daud Plant Planning and Material Supply 1997 20. Dr Mohd Ariff Omar Project Planning and Management 1998 D 21 . Idris Mohamed Safety and Environment management of plant 1998 22. Sarah Rasol Sugars and Organic Acids Analyses, Feed Analyti cal 1998 u Laboratory, National Institute of Animal Industry (N IAi) 23. Marini Ahmad Marzuki Toxicity Analysis and Product Safety, NFRI 2000 24. Ramli Mohd Noor Undergraduate and Postgraduate study in Japan 1999- 2006

Source: MARDI 0 d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution 0 A&'Sistance provided MonthlYear Duration 1. Consultant on agricultural processing, machinery and July 1997-Aug 1991 1 month processing plant 0 2. Consultant on agricultural processing, machinery and July 1997-Aug 1991 1 month processing plant 3. Economic analysis Sep 1997 -Oct 1997 1 month 4. Feed evaluation Marc1 997 - Mar 1999 2 years Li 5. Coordinator Apr 1997 -Apr 1999 2 years

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10. Evaluation of chemical components of OPF quality June - July 1998 1 month l 11. Digestibility and Voluntary feed intake of OPF by cattle Oct - Dec 1 998 2 months 12. Feed processing machinery and feed processing technique Mar 1999 - Feb 2000 1 year • 1 13. Coordinator Mar 1999-Mar 2002 3 years -1 14. Feed evaluation Mar 1999-Mar 2002 3 years 15. Improvement of harvesUcollection technology based on OPF Mar - Apr 1999 1 month 16. Plant and machinery installation May 1998 2 weeks l 17. Preparation of specifications for cubing machine May 1999 1 week 18. Assistance for Tender July - Aug 1999 3 weeks I 19. Meat quality and blood characteristic of beef cattle Sep 1999 1 week 20. Improving pre-treatment technology based on OPF Nov 1999 1 month 21. Mechanization technology of harvesting Feb -Mar 2000 1 month 22. Economic evaluation and cost analysis Mar - Apr 2000 1 month 23. Plant production control technology Apr - Oct 2000 6 months 24. Automation and mechanized OPF collection using grabber Oct 2000 1 month I 25. Toxicological analysis & product safety Oct 2000 1 month 26. Chief advisor, feeding management Apr 2001-Apr 2004 3 yea rs J 27. Analysis of agro-chemical residues in OPF June - July 2001 1 month 28. Application of NIR technology July 2001 1 month J 29. Feed processing plant machinery Oct - Nov 2001 3 weeks 30. Cost analysis of OPF feed production Nov 2001 1 month J 31. Improvement of solar drying Dec 2001 - Jan 2002 2 months Source: MARDI j 2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries J 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: Not applicable J 3. Suggestions for Technical Cooperation 3a) The institution's possible or interested field of cooperation and country/region J The institute is interested in technical cooperation in the fields of agriculture, food and agro-biodiversity. The areas of cooperation are subjected to the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based J industries. J PE Research 1-37 J 0 0 [} D D D 0 0 [l D 0 0 0 0 0 u D u 0 0 fJ ll fJ 1

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1 1.2 Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (M PIC) (previously known as the Ministry of Primary Industries) formulates pol icies and strategies for the overall development 1 of the plantation and commodity sectors. It supervises the following agencies l • Malaysian Cocoa Board • Malaysian Palm Oil Board l • Malaysia Pepper Board • Malaysian Rubber Board l • Malaysian Ti mber Industry Board • National Tobacco Board l • Ma laysian Furniture Promotion Council • Ma laysian Palm Oil Council 1 • Malaysian Rubber Export Promotion Council 1 • Malaysian Timber Certification Council • Malaysian Timber Council The cocoa, palm oil, pepper, rubber, timber and tobacco boards are responsible for research and development of their respective industries while the councils' role focuses on the promotion and marketing of downstream products.

Besides cocoa, pa lm oil , pepper, rubber and timber MPIC is responsible for the development of vegetable fats and oil other than palm oil, sago and kenaf.

The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), established in 1973, promotes and coordinates the overall development of the timber industry. I

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Institutional Information Sheets n 1.2.1 Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) 0 Institutional Information Sheet (Date as of: 11/11/2009) Name of Institution: Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) n Related Government Ministry/Department: Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) n Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) D Level 13-17, Menara PGRM, No. 8, Jalan Pudu Ulu, 56100 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-9282 2235 Fax:03-9285 1477/1744 n Name and position of person in charge: Dr. Jalaluddin Harun (Director General) Contact details of person in charge: Tel: 03-9282 2235 Ext: 1255 Email: [email protected] [l 0 Outline and General Information of Organization a) Brief History 0 The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB) is a statutory body accredited to the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities. MTIB was established in 1973 by an Act of Parliament. The main objective is to promote and coordinate the overall development of the timber industry. 0 Source: http://www.mtib.gov.myl 0 b) Aims and Objectives Vision D To be the prime agency instrumental for the development of a competitive timber industry. r 1 Mission L...1 To enhance the sustainable growth of the Malaysian timber industry through the provision of a conducive environment and continuous extension of quality services Objective D MTIB is responsible for initiating development of the various sectors of the timber industry and providing technical, marketing and other forms of assistance to ensure their continued growth within a 0 rapidly industrialising Malaysian economy. As specifically provided by the Act, MTIB objectives include: 0 • To further enhance industrialisation and upgrading of the timber industry with emphasis on value- added processing. • To promote and improve the markets and marketing of timber products. u • To facilitate and strengthen the development of SMEs. • To develop and promote standard in quality timber products. LI • To foster orderliness in timber trade. Li LI PE Research 1-40 J 1

1 Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 c) Function and Principal activity Function l • To regulate and control the trade in, and the marketing and distribution of timber; • To promote and improve the trade in, and markets for timber; • To co-ordinate activities for effective marketing and shipping of timber; l • To encourage effective utilization of timber with emphasis on product diversification and to promote improvement and economy in the methods of processing timber; l • To provide technical advisory services and training required to assist in the development of existing timber industries and the establishment of new industries; • To assist the timber industries in the marketing of timber; l • To organize and assist in the consolidation of the small-scale timber industries and the closer integration of the activities of the timber industries generally, so as to achieve greater efficiency in, l and secure a stronger base for, the timber industry as a whole; • To gather information on and maintain records of all relevant matters relating to the timber industry; and -1 • Generally to do everything within the scope of the objectives for the betterment and proper conduct of the timber industry 1 Source: http://www.mtib.gov.my! d) Description of organizational structure and facilities I Number of staff in MTIB by area (As 21 November 2008)

Area Number of staff I Peninsular Malaysia 430 Sa bah 51 Sarawak 9 I Total 490

J Service Scheme Number of staff Main Position of Public Sector (JUSA) 2 J Managerial & Professional 83 Support 405 .J Total 490 Source: http://www.mtib.gov.my! J J J J J PE Research 1-41 J n

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Assistance for Establishing a National Quality System for the Wood-based Industry and its l Testing Body, Dec 2006 - Jun 2008, Co-implementation with FRIM Overall goal l I To assess and evaluate Malaysian timber products and their conformance to quality requ irements For more information see Institutional Information Sheet on FRIM l 0 GIP: Counterpart -1 Source: JICA Knowledge Site, translated by Google Translate, 11/ 11/2009 b) Staff sent for training in Japan 1 Work Position/ Title at the time of training Cour.se attended Year 1. Administration Officer, MTIB Executive Seminars 2001 I 2. Technical Training Officer, MTIB Furniture Production 2002 3. Deputy Director, MTIB Executive Seminar 2004 I 4. Assistant Director, Industry Development, Quality Testing Capacity for Forest 2007 MTIB Products I Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data c) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution (by number of dispatched)

I Assistance provided MonthNear Duration (Days) 1. Technical guidance and test to evaluate adhesive perform ance Aug 2007 12 J 2. Technical assistance to evaluate the tests of plywood Aug 2007 12 3. Techn ical assistance to evaluate the tests of plywood July 2008 12 J 4. Particleboard I technical guidance to take the board examination Aug 2007 12 and evaluation of fibre

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1 1.3 Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) The Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment (NRE) was established on March 27, 1 2004, under the cabinet formed by the new Prime Minister. NRE is responsible for:

Natural resources management covering forest management, irrigation and drainage 1 management, wildlife management and mineral management

• Forestry Department Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM), l • Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) • Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS) l • National Hydraulic Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM) l • Department of Wildlife & National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) • Minerals and Geoscience Department Malaysia (JMG) Conservation and management of environment and shelters ie environmental management I and marine park management

I • Department of Environment (JAS) • Department of Marine Park Malaysia (DMPM) J Management of land survey and mapping administration.

• Department of Director General of Lands and Mines (JKPTG), • Department of Survey & Mapping Malaysia (JUPEM) I • National Institute of Land and Survey (INSTUN) Forestry Department of Peninsula Malaysia J The Forestry Department of Peninsula Malaysia is responsible for the management, planning, protection and development of the Permanent Reserve Forest in accordance with the National Forestry Policy and National Forestry Act. (www. forestry.qov.my ) J The department and GTZ has since 1994 implemented the Sustainable Forest Management and Conservation Project to manage the transition from single-use timber production to multi­ J functional forest resources management in order to maintain the capacity of forests to provide important socio-economic goods and services. J Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) FRIM is responsible for planning and implementing research for the development of the J forestry sector and conservation of forest resources and obtaining and disseminating research information to enhance forest management and the use of forest products J J J J PE Research 1-45 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technlca! Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n [] Institutional Information Sheets 1.3.1 Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) 0 Institutional Information Sheet (Date as of: 13/11 /2009) Name of Institution: Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) [l Related Government Ministry/Department: Malaysian Forestry Research and Development Board, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) ll Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) D Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), 52109 Kepong, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia Tel : 03-6279 7000 Fax: 03 6273 1314 E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.frim.gov.my n Name and position of respondent: Dato Dr Abd Latif Mohmod (Director- General) Contact details of respondent: Tel: 03-6279 7007 Fax: 03-6279 6280 n Email: [email protected]

Outline and General Information of Organization 0 a) Brief History n The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM), (founded in 1929 under the Federal Forestry Department) is one of the leading institutions in tropical forestry research, both within the country and abroad. The Malaysia Forestry Research and Development Board Act 1985 provides for the Board to !] establish and manage a research institute to be called the Forest Research Institute for the purpose of executing its function under the Act (section 11) The Act formalized the establishment of FRIM. In 2004 FRIM supervision was transferred from the (then) Ministry of Primary Industries) to the re­ [] organised Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. FRIM is responsible for: [] • conducting research and providing quality professional services appropriate to the customers' needs and expectations in the tropical forestry and forest product sectors; • implementing Quality Management System (OMS) effectively within the scope of research, [ ·1 training, testing & calibration, selling, renting and consultancy services, in accordance to MS ISO 9001 requirements; • monitoring the effectiveness in the implementation of the OMS through feedback received from 0 customers; • ensuring that the continual improvement on the current quality objectives through effective corrective and preventive actions based on the key performance indicator analysis wh ich is done u consistently; • ensuring that all procedures and services provided to customers are reviewed to meet the LI standard requirements; • ensuring that any failure towards achieving the identified standard is reviewed and evaluated to be used as a reference in the continual improvement process; l • ensuring that the quality policy is understood by FRI M's personnel through briefings, meetings and poster exhibitions; l] • ensuring that all personnel implement the policies and procedures in all aspects services provided to the customers. l FRI M's main funder is the Government. It revenue increased from RM104 million in 2007 to RM106 .) million in 2008.

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1 Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 b) Aims and Objectives Mission l To achieve excellence in scientific research development and forestry services. Vision To make FRIM a world class tropical forest research institute. l Its general objectives are • Generating scientific knowledge for the understanding, management, conservation and use of 1 forest resources; • Achieving excellence in research and development through the use of the latest scientific l equipment; • Studying biodiversity to produce useful products through intensive research and development; • Developing related technology to fulfil the needs of the forestry industry; l • Packaging research and development findings for dissemination to clients; • Commercializing research and development findings through technology transfer to all interested l parties; • Providing excellent service to fulfil client needs; I • Creating strategic cooperation with local and international agencies; • Raising public awareness regarding the importance of the environment and the conservation of forest biodiversity I Its operational objectives are • The objectives for the establishment of FRIM are to become a centre of excellence in developing and encouraging the sustainable use of forest resources and forest products through research , I development and usage. To this end, FRIM is committed to continued improvement in: o providing human resource development programmes to produce a class of authoritative and I competent scientists; o providing a work environment that is conducive to encourage creative thinking among scientists I and a close relationship with clients I c) Function and Principal activity The main functions of FRIM are: • planning and implementing research for the development of the forestry sector and conservation J of forest resources; • obtaining and disseminating research information to enhance forest management and the use of J forest products; • establishing joint research and joint forest development with other bodies within and outside J Malaysia J d) Description of organizational structure and facilities FRIM consists of five research divisions; • The Forestry and Environment Division focuses on management of special forest types, J sustainable timber supply, development and management of urban and recreational forests, and the impact of environmental degradation (climate change, biodiversity conservation and coastal erosion). It provides data, standards and guidelines for managing our natural forests on a J sustainable basis. • The Forest Products Division concentrates on the development needs of forest-based industries J PE Research 1-47 J n

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i.e. depletion of raw material supply, declining quality and increasing cost of production. • The Forestry Biotechnology Division is involved in creating new/improved planting material n through genetic engineering for forest plantation, developing appropriate forestry systems for rehabilitation of degraded land, promoting awareness on bio-safety issues to ensure compliance with Bio-safety Act 2007, n • Forestry Biodiversity Division focuses on conducting inventory studies on Malaysia's biodiversity. Conservation programmes for threatened species of flora and fauna and impact on biodiversity ll and environment due to pests, disease, habitat loss and invasive alien species. • Medicinal Plant Division provides research, assessment and information to growth the herbal industry. It is involve in developing cost effective and high-yield technology 11 R&D is supported by operational divisions such as research and corporate planning, administration, finance, human resources, technical services, commercialization and innovation, drug discovery centre, legal affairs, corporate communications, quality management and internal aud it. The Drug D Discovery Centre to screen forest resources and soil microbes for bioactive compounds and development of target molecules and drug delivery system. FRIM is the secretariat for Asia Pacific Association of Forest Research Institutions (APAFRI). A brief n description of APAFRI is provided in Appendix. As at 2009, FRIM has over 450 permanent and contract staff [l Facilities The 486-ha site in Kepong located 16 km northwest of Kuala Lumpur, is surrounded by the Bu kit 0 Lagong Forest Reserve. The site which began as degraded land in the form of sterile mining pools, scrubby wasteland and barren vegetable farms, long-abandoned, is today a treasure of relatively unpolluted air, cooler temperatures and quiet serenity 0 The Institute, which has been awarded the MS ISO 9001 : 2000 accreditation, houses the following facilities - bambusetum, 2 fruit trees arboretums, coniferetum, wetland areas, ethno-botanic garden, dipterocarp arboretum, non-dipterocarp arboretum herbarium, xylarium and insectariums. Other rJ facilities include an administration building and auditorium, 18 laboratories, library and bookshop, museum, nature trails, visitor information centre, cafeterias and recreational facilities. f.] It has nine research stations located at the following areas • Mata Ayer Research Station, Perlis, established in 197 4, covers 455 ha of land. It is a referral centre for teak plantation establishment and has 121.4 ha with teak from 7 countries .. D • Pasoh sub-station, Negeri Sembilan, is located in the 2,450 ha Pasoh forest reserve. The Pasoh forest reserve is an International Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme. In ] late 1977 FRIM took over management of the forest reserve. Its facilities include living quarters for staff and visitors, library cum laboratory, 6 permanent ecology plots, 2.2 ha arboretum, 3-storey canopy walkway system and signposted nature trails for recreation and education. • Jengka Field Station, Pahang, established in 1982, is for sustainable management of Dipterocarp 0 Hill forest research. It has facilities for 42 persons to live and work at the station . • Setiu Substation, Terengganu, established in 1993, is a secondary forest of 53 ha. Research is u focussed on rehabilitation of land with BRIS soil as Terengganu has approximately 71 ,000 ha land with the inherently poorly fertile BRIS soil. Activities include research on reafforestation of BRIS soil with fa st growing species, promoting use of BRIS soil land for commercial forest species and J developing cost-effective tree planting technique. The facilities available here are an office building, staff quarters, guesthouse for 12 persons, nursery and smal l laboratory. • Maran substation, Pahang, covering 50 ha of hilly terrain was established in 1995 as a referral centre for the establishment of herbal plantation. Its purpose is the planting and processing of medicinal herbs as well as be an ex-situ conservation site for medicinal herbal research. It facilities include an office with meeting room for 20 persons, living quarters for staff, potting house, LJ greenhouse and processing laboratories. • Sidor Field Center, Perak, established in 1996, is an area of 121.4 ha of ex-mining land . Principally it function is to develop appropriate forestry systems for rehabilitation of ex-tin tailings u lands.

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• Segamat Research Station, Johore covering 722 acres of undulating lowlands and dry and 1 swampy area was set-up in 2002. It is planned as a centre of reference for research on mixed species forest plantation. It is also used for eco-tourism and recreation . Its facilities include 3 dams, 3 gazebos and the planting of 11 species of local and exotic trees. 1 • Jeli Research centre, Kelantan, established in 2008 covers 200ha site for research on conservation of biodiversity and forest plantation. It also contains a herbal referral and processing 1 centre. • Selandar Research Station, Malacca, established in March 2009, covers 30 ha to be used for establishing a herbal garden, forest research plantation and ex-situ conservation of selected l species. l e) Organisation Chart:

-1 Director Genera l Oato' Or Abel. liltifMolmod l Deputy Director General Deputy Director General (R&D) • FM Bio-sis (Operation) I Dato' Or Afxiu/R ashid HJ. Ab. • Kepong Botanic Garden Dr Abdul Rahim Nik Malfk • Board Seaetariat • Corporate Management I • APAFRI • Research Planning & Cooperate • Po licy & Research Planning f • Forestry & Environment • Internal Audit • Technical Advice • Forest Products • Drug Discovery Centre • Administration • Forest Bio-technology • Quality Management • Human Resource I • Forest biodiversity • Legal Affairs • Commercialisation & • Medicinal Plants • Research Advisory Committee Innovation • Technical Advisory Panel • Finance

I Source: www.frim.qov.my, edited by PE Research I f) Description of specialized fields with the contents of activity Services Technical services provided by FRIM are in research, consultancy, testing and certification and J training. It collaborates with Malaysian Technology Development Corporation to conduct a 2-week induction programme aimed at creating awareness among graduates of the opportunities offered by biotechnology followed by a 6-months programme called the 'Commercialisation and Business J Development Programme'. It disseminates its research work through it publications such as the quarterly Journal of Tropical J Forest Science and FRIM in Focus, Timber Technology Bulletin and books. It generates revenue by renting out its premises, facilities and equipment for recreational, educational, and other events by business, groups and families. Some examples are J • Photography, Video Clip Shooting, Advertisement Shoot, Commercial Photography, Drama/Film/Movie Shooting J • Recreation area, wedding day reception, family day • Night walk, nature trail , treasure hunt J • Auditorium, Licuala Meeting Room, Garcinea Seminar Room , Club Promotion Space J PE Research 1-49 J n

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Forest Products Research Projects , April 1985 - Mar 1990 The project involved 9 Japanese experts, supply of equipment and 7 Malaysian send to Japan for n training. The research cooperation are in the field of wood lamination, wood extractives, wood analysis, wood-based panel product, wood preservativation, wood drying, sawmilling technology and others. The activities are to develop the research capabilities of FRIM researchers through 11 implementation of research programmes, exchange of information, samples, materials and research paper and training. ll Source: FRIM

Assistance for Establishing a National Quality System for the Wood-based Industry and its n Testing Body, Dec 2006 - Jun 2008, Co-implementation with MTIB Overall goal [J To assess and evaluate Malaysian timber products and their conformance to quality requirements Project detail: 0 Initially, the system will be used to assess plywood exported to Japan in accordance with the Japanese Agriculture Standards (JAS) for plywood. Two experts from Japan have been dispatched under the Malaysian Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (MJEPA) to assist Malaysia establish the system. With the development of the system, Malaysia would have its inspection and 0 assessment procedures and the capacity to carry out test and evaluation of timber products according to the required standards. MTIB and FRIM are working very closely with the Malaysian [] Panel-Products Manufacturers' Association (MPMA) to successfully complete the establishment of the system. Source:http://www.mtib.gov.my/techalert!MARCH%2007/JapanQAS.htm 0

Inputs: Japanese side: D • 4 Short-term experts • 5 C/P trainings LJ • Project Seminar Malaysia side: D • Cost of the project activities • Assign counterparts [] • Maintenance costs by the Malaysian premise Proiect activities: LJ • Test various wood products testing, evaluation and documentation for standard development • Build a database to extract important information such as documentation for various wood products • FRIM - to create a designed plan in facilities (maintenance of equipment will be carried out by FRIM) LJ • FRIM staff (especially counterparts) and MTIB officials (especially counterparts) involved in testing, assessment and the training related with plywood standards Source: Extracted from http ://qwweb.iica. go.fp, translated by Google Translate u J PE Research 1-50 J 1

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1 Name Course attended Year 1. Dr Mohd Nor Mohd Yusoff Wood extractives 1987 l 2. Dr Tan Yu Eng Wood lamination 1987 3. Choo Kheng Ten Wood drying 1987 l 4. Roszali Mohd Forest products 1987 5. Ibrahim Jantan Wood chemistry 1987 l 6. Salamah Selamat Wood preservation 1987 7. Dr Azizol Abd Kadir Wood extractives 1986 1 8. Narain Binti Mohd Arif Young Leaders Invitation Program 2007 9. Norbaite Bt Saharuddin Japan-ASEAN Youth Friendship Programme 2005 I 2005 - Kobe, Japan 10. Chan Hung Tuck (Dr) Glomis Workshop & JICA Mangrove Training 1998 Course - Okinawa, Japan l Source: FRIM

d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution

Assistance provided Month/Year Duration I 1. N/A 1985 5 yr 2. Wood extractives 1987 2 yr I 3. Fibreboard 1986 2 yr 4. Wood Preservation 1986 2 yr I 5. Wood-Based Panel 1987 1 yr 6. Wood Lamination 1987 1 yr I 7. Wood analysis 1988 2 yr 8. Wood extractives 1989 3 mth J 9. Wood extractives 1989 2 yr Source: FRIM

J 1b) Experience of other International I Technical Cooperation by other countries

German Technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ) - established first fire door testing facility in 1987 and J built a canopy walkway at FRIM, Kepong DAN IDA - 3 year 3-component project on project on 'Multipurpose Forestry in a Changing Society' (FRIM in Focus, June 2006) J Peat Swamp Forest Project with FRIM and UNDP/GEF J J PE Research 1-51 J n

Asset Study on JlCA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n 2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries [l 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: Even though FRIM is an active training institution on timber and forestry it is not a listed MTCP provider. However it participates indirectly by hosting study visits and presenting n papers at courses organised by other MTCP trainers as part of their training modules. [J 3. Suggestions for Technical Cooperation 3a) The institution's possible or interested field of cooperation and country/region n In the past FRIM has collaborated successfully with JICA, especially in the field of forest-products re search. We view the collaboration with JICA as rewarding and wish to continue to work with JICA or any other agency/institution in Japan on emerging issues of common interest related to forestry. 0 Possible areas of research collaboration include the following: • Utilization/development of nontimber products and environmental services (e.g., ecotourism, especially in assessment of the important roles and functions of urban forestry in ameliorating n pollution and enhancing air quality in urban environments; bio-prospecting and product development from medicinal, aromatic plants and micro-organisms; development of management regimes for water- catchment forests; and others). [} • Climate change (e.g., forest biomass, carbon capture and fluxes in primary and degraded tropical forests, and others). Such studies will enhance our understanding of the roles of forests not only in mitigating but also adapting to climate change. Above all, such a mitigation role would help reduce 0 the rate of ozone depletion through avoiding deforestation. • Forest management (e.g., precision forestry using geospatial technology in sustainable management of tropical forests). 0 • Forest products (e.g., development of advanced composite products by chemical modification and/or nano-technology for niche markets; development of environmentally friendly and effective [] wood preservatives for treatment of wood and wood-based products; application of effective coating technology to counteract hygroscopic characteristics of wood and wood-based panels; and others). [] Of course, the topics of research listed above are nonexhausti ve and could also be extended to other countries and regions. Besides research, FRIM also is upgrading its technical services to cover not only testing but also [] certification of timber and nontimber products. At the moment, FRIM as the co-implementing agency of a project is in the process of setting up a national quality system for the wood-based industry. In short, it is the accreditation of FRIM and MTIB as Testing and Certifying Organizations, respectively, Ll for JAS and JIS Certification of Wood Products to Japan. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 0 The project consists of three stages. The first stage involves collaborative activities between testing and enforcing agencies in Malaysia and Japan to spell out the technical requ irements and the proper test methods to enable Malaysian wood-products manufacturers to meet the JAS and JIS specifications, especially Japan's new formaldehyde-emission requirements. The second stage is to upgrade the facilities at FRIM to meet Japan's specific standards. The third stage is to upgrade the skills of FRIM and MTIB personnel to carry out the testing and certification activities as per the LI Japanese standards. EXPECTED OUTPUT LJ • FRIM and MTIB are accredited as Registered Foreign Certified Organizations to test and certify wood products according to JAS and JIS requirements, respectively. • Malaysian wood products, in particular general-purpose plywood, concrete-form plywood, structural plywood, decorative plywood, and fire-resistant plywood exported to Japan, are more competitive, resulting in increased market share. • Revenue from the export of timber products will be increased. u

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3b) Any other comments for future activity as a resource institution for cooperation to l other developing countries

As a leading tropical research institution in the world, collaboration and cooperation are our way l forward in ensuring that FRIM stands tall and on a par with other renowned research institutions worldwide. We also believe that collaboration and cooperation should not be carried out only in developed countries, but in developing ones as well. With the thought that "whatever prospers our l neighbours will also prosper our own economy" as the key to further success, FRIM is ever ready to collaborate and cooperate in any field of forestry, forest products, and emerging issues of common interest. 1

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APAFRI is an independent non-profit body, which aims to enhance research and technology n development capabilities in support of conservation and management of forest resources in the Asia­ Pacific region. n The establishment of APAFRI was prompted by the need to provide a viable institutional framework for research collaboration in the region. Since 1991, the Forestry Research Support Programme for Asia and the Pacific (FORSPA) has been fulfilling the networking function. APAFRI, a follow-up of FORSPA, is an outcome of the desire of the countries in the region and the donor community to n develop a more self-reliant and sustainable mechanism to strengthen research networking. It was launched during the meeting of the Heads of Forestry Research Organizations in the Asia-Pacific held in Bogar, 20-23 February 1995. 0 The International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) has recognised APAFRI as its Asia-Pacific chapter. APAFRI has been collaborating closely with the IUFRO Special Programme for n Developing Countries (SPDC) in strengthening research in the Asia-Pacific region, and APAFRl's Executive Director has been coopted as regional coordinator of IUFRO-SPDC. [} Vision Our Vision is to be recognized as a dynamic, strong and self-reliant forestry research association in the Asia-Pacific region which promotes innovative research and development efforts in support of 0 national and regional development Mission APAFRI mission aims to promote and assist in the development of the region 's scientific research and 0 development culture and capacity and to foster the establishment of institutional and professional collaboration among the region's forestry researchers. APAFRl's activities support sustainable [] management and utilization of forest resources at the local, national and regional levels. Programmes and Services l] APAFRI programmes and services include, • APAFRI - Tree Link Information System, a web-based information exchange system that links libraries, database, networks and other information sources throughout the region. 0 • Publications includes a series on successful research results in forestry practices, as well as proceedings of the workshops, seminars and conferences that it co-organized • Continuing Professional Education - a regionally applicable curricula for forestry practitioners u • Training curricula on Technical Forestry English and Participatory Research Methods • Coordination of meetings, projects, and seminars 0 FRIM provides in-kind support to APAFRI as its secretariat. These are office space, infrastructure and logistics and secretariat personnel. Its activities are funded by FAO, ITTO and other national agencies [J such as Korea Forest Research Institute and USDA Forest Service. APAFRI organises conferences, workshops and meetings within the region in partnership with international, regional and national forestry agencies. It collaborates with its members to develops programmes and services thus l] ensuring these are based on the needs of its members Source: www.apafri.org u u LI

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1 1.4 Sabah Forestry Development Authority (SAFODA) Kinarut was set up as the third arboretum for Sabah. From 1987 to 1994 (period related to SMP and 6MP) it was the site of a ?-year cooperation between the Japanese Government 1 (JICA) and Malaysian Government (SAFODA) called the Sabah Re-afforestation Technical Development and Training Project. The project resulted in the building of several facilities 1 such as the training facilities (meeting rooms, hostel), staff quarters by the State Government and provision of expertise, equipment and counterpart training by the Japanese government. The aftercare programme from 2000 to 2002 emphasized on further research on tree l improvement and forest fire management. Shortly after completion of the project the Research and Development Division of SAFODA shifted it offices into Kinarut. l SAFODA, established in 1976 objectives are to establish, manage and protect plantation forest, rehabilitate degraded land for productive use, protect and restore environment through reafforestation activities, promote private sector participation in forest plantation and l downstream activities, conduct research and development into forest plantation, downstream processing and marketing, disseminate research findings, and to uplift the socio-economic 1 status of local rural inhabitants. SAFODA expressed interest to continue with technical cooperation programme with JICA as it feels there are still areas where they need to develop their expertise. It has vast experience l with Acacia Mangium plantation establishment and is willing to share this with developing countries

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Institutional Information Sheet n 1.4.1 Sabah Forestry Development Authority {SAFODA) n Institutional Information Sheet {Date as of: 27/10/2009) Name of Institution: Sabah Forestry Development Authority {SAFODA) n Related Government Ministry/Department: Chief Minister's Department, Sabah Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): n Sabah Forestry Development Authority 1st Floor, Wisma PERKASA, Jalan Gaya, 88999 Kata Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia D Tel No: 088 469 021 /022/023/024 Fax No: 088 - 218294 E-mail : [email protected] Website: http://www.sabah.gov.my/SAFODA/index.html n Name and position of respondent: Mr Francis Otigil (General Manager) Contact details of respondent: Tel: 088 469 021/022/023/024 Fax: 088 - 218294 ll

Outline and General Information of Organization 0 a) Brief History 0 The Sabah Forestry Development Authority (SAFODA) was established when Enactment No. 20 of 1976 was passed by the Sabah Legislative Assembly on 24th December, 1976. The effective date of the Enactment was 1st January, 1977. [] Enactment No. 20 of 1976 was replaced by Enactment No. 24 of 1981 to make better provisions with respect to the constitution, administrative procedure, functions and finance of SAFODA. The Enactment has since then been revised on 13 April 1991 and 28 August 1996. D [1 b) Aims and Objectives Vision d To be the foremost agency in forest plantation development and management in the country Mission 0 To establish and manage forest plantation for the production of timber and wood material on a sustainable basis The objectives of the authority are as below: 0 • To establish large scale commercial plantations for the production of timber and other wood products; 0 • To rehabilitate wastelands for productive use; • To protect and restore the environment through reafforestation activities; [J • To promote the active participation of the private sector in forest plantation and/or down stream activities; • To carry out research and development activities in relation to forest plantation techniques, rJ downstream processing and marketing; • To uplift the socio-economic status of the local rural inhabitants; • To develop the expertise of SAFODA's employees in forest related industry through education u and on the job training.

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1 Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 c) Function and Principal activity The functions of SAFODA as provided for by Enactment No 24 are: • To encourage, promote, stimulate, improve, co-ordinate, regulate and control forest products and 1 forest product activities including the effective and efficient utilization of forest products. • The improvement of the methods of exploiting forest products; the planting, maintenance and harvesting of forest plantations; grading and quality control; methods of operation, business and 1 marketing. • In relation to forest, forest products and forest product activities: 1 o To gather, study, analyse and distribute information o As needed to arrange and where possible, to provide technical advisory services, marketing 1 facilities and agencies, training programmes o To make recommendations to Government on methods, measures and policies and implement or assist in the implementation of any policies or methods approved by l Government if so requ ired. o To collect, receive or charge such dues, cess or other charges as may be deemed reasonable by the Minister to meet the costs of the Authority and the carrying out of its 1 objectives and functions • To carry out or supervise the development of suitable areas from which timber has been extracted and other suitable areas including planting or replanting. l • To encourage, promote, supervise and undertake afforestation and reafforestation to supplement the production of timber from natural forests. • To carry out the development of forestry-based settlement schemes through implementation of afforestation and reafforestation to uplift the socio-economic standard of the rural population. 1 d) Description of organizational structure and facilities J Besides the facilities set-up through the Japanese Technical Cooperation and Eco-Forest Park other facilities at Kinarut include • A library set up in 1994 with a small but rich collection of archival materials but few new materials • Misting house facility for commercial production of rooted cuttings of acacia hybrid. The facility has a capacity of 107,000 cuttings per cycle with 3 production cycles per year when it is fully J operational SAFODA has strived to develop it commercial activities and diversify it funding sources to ensure financial stability. In October 2009 it obtain a soft loan totalling RM13.6 million from the Forest j Plantation Development Sdn Bhd ( a wholly owned subsidiary of the Malaysian Timber Industry Board, Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodity) to expand its forest plantation so as to reduce extraction of timbers from natural forest J J J J J J PE Research 1-57 J n

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• Large scale planting - Establishment of large scale commercially viable forest plantations for wood/timber and rattan production and resettlement of remote villages to create development 0 activity centre. • Re-afforestation of wastelands - Re-afforestation of wastelands ranging from 20 to 2,000 hectares. Its main aims are to : 0 o Develop wastelands to productive use o Create job opportunities and to uplift the socio-economic and living standard of remote areas. IJ o Safeguard water resources and prevention of soil erosion. o Produce timber to support wood based industries. Ll • Private Tree Farms - Promotion and establishment of private tree farms or woodlot. f)· l ! :J D [J u L1 J ~] [J

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Afforestation & Settlement Project in Division V of the Bengkoka Area of the State of Sabah l Period: Feb - Sep 1984 (8 months) Proiect Cost: 90, 783,000 US$ (Local cost: 76,087,000US$, Foreign cost: 14,969,000 US$) l Obiective: To promote tree plantation and settlement of people on degraded forest land caused by shifting l cultivation and so forth Content: l I Tree species: Acacia mangium (9,000 ha) Infrastructure: J / o Trunk road 46km o Branch road 135km o Water supply facilities J o Settlement 3,000 immigrants for 400 households at project site Technical Transfer: I Acceptance of one Country Focused Tra ini ng Course (C/F) participant Forest Plantation Development in Northern Sabah, Feb 1993 - Nov 1994 I The Feasibility Study on Forestry Development Project in Marak Perak, Northern Sabah, Malaysia, Mar 1996 - Aug 1997

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I Sabah Re-afforestation Technical Development and Training Project Period: J 1987 Mar 14-1992 Mar 13; F/U 1992 Mar 14-1994 Mar 13; A/C 2000 May 15-2002 May 14 Obiective: J To strengthen technical capabilities for re-afforestation of SAFODA Detail: After the termination of the Project, SAFODA has been facing at severe difficulties in the recent years J such as financial difficulties caused by the economic turmoil since 1997, ·and disastrous forest fire in 1997 and 1998. At this moment, SAFODA is definitely required to determine the future direction and to J reform the organisation. The Aftercare Programme of Sabah Reforestation Technical Development and Training Project has been launched in May 2000 as a two-year programme to assist SAFODA in the following fields: J o Reorganising SAFODA's Management Strategies o Forest management (I nventory Database) J I o Forest Fire Control o Tree Breeding (Planning and tissue Culture) J Source: JICA, 2000, Forest Fire Prevention Management Project Note: F/U= Follow Up; AIC=Aftercare J PE Research 1-59 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n c) Staff sent for training in Japan n Name Cours.e attended Year 1. Francis George Otigil Individual Training Course 2000 n 2. ldiris @ Mohd ldrus B Individual Training On Forest Management And Formulation Of 1996 Ghany @ Abd Ghani Forest Policy 3. Crispin Bin Kitingan Forest Soil Course 1998 n Japanese Language Course 1998 4. Zainal Bin Saridi Forest Menstruation Course 1989 n Forest Inventory Course 1989 Japanese Language Course 1989 D 5. Jazah Bin Saman Forest Road Construction And Forest Fire Course 1990 Intensive Japanese Language 1990 n 6. Ephraim Evaristus J. Counterpart To Silvicultural Expert Course 1990 Laujang [l Japanese Language Course 1990 7. Sapling Jani Individual Training On Forest Plantation Management 2001 (Inventory And Database) 0 8. William Ahlan The Group Training Course Practical Case Studies On 2000 Sustainable Forest Management D The Training Course In The Field Of Practical Case Studies On 2000 Sustainable Forest Management Ministry Of Agricultural Forestry And Fisheries [J Intensive Japanese Language 2000 9. Rodolfo Blantocas Counterpart Training In Japan Project Management Planning 1989 D And Administration Course 10. Dr. Alfred @ Ruby Bin Tree Breeding Course 2001 Bernard D 11. Amrah Bin Liwangsa Group Training On Conservation And Sustainable Use For 2000 Preserved Forest Elementary l_] Japanese Language Course 2000 12. Basir Bin Chu Chu Individual Training "The Field Of Nursery Management 1990 0 Intensive Japanese Language 1990 13. Khamis Bin Selamat The Field Of Afforestation Course 1988 [J 14. Peter Benedict Brini Vegetative Propagation Of Tree Species At Forest Tree 1991 Breeding Institute 15. Suhaimi Bin Ahmad Forest Plantation Management 1993 l Source: SAFODA Ll d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution As,sisf~flt&,. pr~v;t~ed Month N'.ear ~u,ration " 1. Tissue Culture Expert 2001 1 month 2. Tissue Culture Expert 2005-2006 6 months u 3. Design of Kinarut Eco Forest Park Masterplan 2002-2004 2 years

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1 Asset Study on JICA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 Assistance provided Month/Year Duration 4. *Operational coordination 1990-1994 1470 days 5. *Forestry 1989-1992 940 days l 6. *Operational coordination 1987-1990 974 days 7. *Silviculture 1987-1990 1096 days l 8. *Chief Advisor 2000-2002 730 days 9. *Forest fire operational coordination measures 2000-2002 730 days l 10. *Forestry 1987-1989 731 days 11 . *Leader 1992-1994 730 days l 12. *Seedling 1987-1989 731 days 13. *Seedli ng 1989-1991 730 days 14. *Seedling 1992-1994 781 days l 15. *Silviculture 1987-1989 810 days 16. *Silviculture 1989-1991 730 days l 17. *Silviculture 1990-1992 619 days 18. *Silviculture 1992-1994 742 days I 19. *Fertilizer analysis 1990-1991 53 days 20. *Forestry Machinery 1989-1990 45 days I 21 . *Project Leader 1991-1992 79 days 22. *Tree Disease 1990-1991 57 days 23. *PC operation 1989 13 days I 24. *Project Management 1989 9 days 25. * Asexual reproduction technology 1990 41 days I 26. *Project Management 1990 6 days 27. *Create table harvest fo recast 1991 40 days I 28. *Project Leader 1991 115 days 29. *Seedling 1991 143 days 30. *Tree Disease J 1991 53 days 31. * Asexual reproduction technology 1992 40 days 32. *Breeding 1992 32 days J 33. *Breeding 1993 50 days 34. *Forestry Machinery 1993 19 days J 35. *Tree Disease 1993 40 days 36 . *Tissue culture techniques (Forest Tree cultivation) 2000 43 days J 37 . *Forestry 2001 16 days 38. *Organizational strategy 2001 30 days J 39. *Organizational strategy (Timber Market) 2001 21 days 40 . *Tissue culture techniques (Forest Tree cultivation) 2001 43 days 41 . *Tree diseases (Lot Heart) 2001 38 days J *Source: JICA Malaysia Office Data J J PE Research 1-61 _J n

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2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: n Not applicable 0 3. Suggestions for Technical Cooperation 3a) The institution's possible or interested field of cooperation and country/region n Training of SAFODA Research and Development (R&D) staff in forest tree breeding to refresh and enhance current knowledge in tree breeding and tissue culture n 1. Training of SAFODA R&D staff in eco forest park management - Japan 2. Human Resource Management training for SAFODA Human Resource Officer - Japan D 3. Training of SAFODA staff in forest management to refresh, enhance and update knowledge in forest management n 3b) Any other comments for future activity as a resource institution for cooperation to [] other developing countries

SAFODA has vast experience in Acacia mangium plantation establishment and is currently in the process of improving and enhancing the technique(s) in the propagation of acacia hybrid plus tree 0 clones through rooted cuttings and tissue culture for large scale planting and for commercial production. This could become a source of cooperation with other developing countries D I] IJ [] [J 0 LJ u D LI J

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1 1.5 Timber Research and Technical Training Center (TRTTC) In 2003 the operations of the Sarawak Forestry Department (including TRTTC) was transferred to Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFC), a state institution established in 1 1995. The Forestry Department became a regulatory and policy-making agency. SFC was organised into six (6) business units supported by the Comunications and Public Affairs, 1 Quality, Health, Safety and Environment and Human Resources departments. The 6 business units are

1 • Sustainable Forestry and Compliance • Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation l • Applied Forest Science and Industry Development (AFSID) • Security and Asset Protection l • Corporate Services • Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Land Use 1 SFC via the then Timber Research and Technical Training Centre (TRTTC) carried out a technical cooperation project with JICA to improve utilisation of wood. 1 I I I I

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Institutional Information Sheet (Date as at: 6 November 2009) Name of Institution: Timber Research and Technical Training Center - restructure into n Applied Forestry Science and Industry Development (AFSID) of Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFC) [l Related Government Ministry/Department: Forestry Department, Sarawak State Ministry of Planning and Resource Management Contact details of Institution (address, tel, fax, email): D

Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd Lot 218, KCLD, Jalan Tapang, Kota Sentosa, 93250 Kuching, Malaysia n Tel: 082 610 088 Fax 082 612 490 Website: www. sarawakforestry. com IJ Name and position of respondent: Mr Nigel Lim (Manager AFSID, SFC) Mr Sapuan Ahmed, (Senior Assistant Director, International Affairs, Sarawak Forestry Department) 0 Contact details of respondent Tel: 082-615022 Email: [email protected] 0 Outline and General Information of Organization n a) Brief History Timber Research and Technical Training Center (TRTTC), then a division of Sarawak Forestry [] Department, was the implementing agency of a 5-year technical cooperati on between the Sarawak and Japanese government for 'The Effective Wood Utilisation Project in Sarawak'. [J In 2003 the operations of the Sarawak Forestry Department (including TRTTC) was transferred to Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFC), a state institution established in 1995. The Forestry Department became a regulatory and policy-making agency. SFC was organised into six (6) business units supported by the Communications and Public Affairs, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment and Human Resources departments. The 6 business units are • Sustainable Forestry and Compliance D • Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation • Applied Forest Science and Industry Development (AFSID) D • Security and Asset Protection • Corporate Services [J • Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Land Use AFSID has takeover most of TRTTC's functions. Its focus is on applied research or commercialization of research rather than basic science research or training. TRTTC is now dormant but remains as the counterpart party for contracts in progress such as the project with International Tropical Timber LI Organisation, FRIM and Forest Research Centre of Sabah Forest Department on 'Improvi ng Utilisation and Value Adding of Plantation Timbers from Sustainable Sources in Malaysia'. [J Facilities available are Wood Anatomy, Mechanical Properties, Wood Drying , Wood Preservation, Wood Finishing, Sawmilling, Wood Machining, Wood Lamination, Wood Composites (Particleboard, Oriented Strand Board and Plywood) :_]

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1 Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 1 b) Function and Principal activity As the research and development arm of SFC, its activities include: • Research on biodiversity on forest ecosystems, recovery of endangered species and habitat 1 management • Research on applied forest practices, soil, watershed and hydrology, forest protection and tree l improvement • Study on forest community relations, conflict resolution and agroforestry • Research on basic wood properties, efficient utilization of forest resources and product l development • Develop and implement forestry and technical training programmes to enhance competency of l forestry workforce • Maintain up-to-date internationally recognized reference collections • Coordinate provision of services, research applications and revenue generation activities from -1 AFSID resources and capacities

1 c) Organisation Chart: I The organisation chart of AFSID is given below: General Manager I ! SJOPO~"' &SE~IJ\C=-5 I J. Oep~1 Oenerai M;.nager I I t S

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Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFC), established in 1995, began operations on June 9, J 2003 by taking over the operational activities of the Sarawak Forestry Department. SFC's functions are governed by 4 major ordinances, namely the Sarawak Forestry Corporation Ordinance, 1995; the Forests Ordinance, 1958; the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance, 1998 and the Wild Life J Protection Ordinance, 1998. Its functions include: • Sustainable forest management and conservation J • Reforestation and rehabilitation • Management of protected and totally protected areas J • Enforcement of forestry and forestry-related legislation • Conducting scientific research on Sarawak's rainforests and its products J PE Research 1-65 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n • Training and education of employees, stakeholders and the general public n • Providing customers of Sarawak's forest products with reliable information and support Since February 2009 SFC corporate office and Kuching regional office (with over 170 staff) have relocated to the TRTTC premises [l Vision To be globally recognised as the leader in tropical forest conservation and products [l Mission To conserve and develop Sarawak's forest products and services while maintaining a balance of ll economic, environmental and social interests. Functions 0 SFC is organized into 6 business units. These are The Sustainable Forestry and Compliance Unit is the principal operational business unit of SARAWAK FORESTRY. It administers the economic, environmental and social aspects of Sarawak's n forests, working in collaboration with the timber industry and non-timber producers and rural communities. The unit consists of three departments, namely, Sustainable Resource Management, Compliance and Revenue. l. J The unit has 18 offices located throughout the State and carries out a broad range of activities to ensure the implementation of Sustainable Forest Management, the regulation of timber industry operations and practices, and the monitoring of compliance with measures designed to conserve and D enhance the State's forest resources. Its key tasks include: • Managing the State's forest resources according to Sustainable Forest Management 0 requirements. • Collecting revenue on all forest produces harvested from licensed areas. [] • Monitoring timber harvesting operations through harvesting plans, forest inventories and surveys. • Implementing conservation and rehabilitation activities, including forest regeneration • Supporting positive community relations and development activities, to improve the socio- lJ economic standing of rural communities. The Protected Areas and Biodiversity Conservation unit is responsible for environmental [] protection and conservation activities throughout the state. The state current protected area network, with total area 512, 387.47 ha (land area and water body), covers 18 national parks, 4 wildlife sanctuaries and 5 nature reserves. As custod ian of Sarawak's national parks, other protected areas and protected species and wildlife in general; this unit has the greatest interaction with the general [ l public and enjoys the greatest public awareness. Its duties include: • Management of national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, nature reserves and other protected areas. D • Protection, enhancement and regeneration of Sarawak's indigenous flora and fauna, including wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, both inside and outside protected areas. • Activities related to forest biodiversity conservation. 0 • Raising public awareness of conservation and sustainability issues through education and training programs. L] • Business development and project planning for conservation based activities. • Promotion and regulation of nature-based tourism. The Applied Forest Science and Industry Development (AFSID) Unit - see above for information Li on the unit The Security and Asset Protection Unit is tasked with protecting the State's forest assets, the _j organization and its function against pure risks losses. The core business of the unit is to enforce the following three ordinances ie the Forest Ordinance (Cap.126), 1958, Wild Life Protection Ordinance, 1998 and subsidiary regulations and National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance, 1998 :J Security and asset protection programs include Education and outreach, Security awareness, Patrol LI PE Research 1-66 1

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presence and deterrence, Intelligence, Security checkpoint, Investigation and Disaster control 1 Corporate Services Unit was established to serve and support the other business units as well as SFC's customers. Its services include Financial support, Procurement services, Assets and facilities 1 management, Corporate support services and Information communication technology. Strategic Planning, Special Projects and Land Use Unit main role is to develop strategies and solutions to enhance both forest conservation and production. Its activities include Economics and l resource pla nning, Policy development, Land use planning and management and Customers and stakeholders relationship management SARAWAK FORESTRY is certified with 1809001 :2000, ISO 14001 :1996 and OHSAS 18001 :1999 l from the Department of Standards Malaysia, United Kingdom Accreditation Service and Moody International Certification. 1 Facilities The centre at Kota Sentosa has facilities for wood anatomy, mechanical properties, wood drying, wood preservation, wood finishing, sawmilling, wood machining, wood lamination, and wood 1 composites (particleboard, oriented strand board and plywood). Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd Organisation Chart 1

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JICA Technical Cooperation Project (1993-1998) ITTO Project Pd 306/04 n "Improving Utilisation And Value Adding Of Plantation Timbers From Sustainable Sources In Malaysia (2006 - 2009) n b) Technical Cooperation Project D

Effective Wood Utilization Research Project in Sarawak, Apr 1993- Dec 1995 The 5-year technical co-operation, between the Government of Japan (thorough JICA) and State n Government of Sarawak [through the Timber Research & Technical Training Centre (TRTTC), Forest Department] is designed for collaborative research in developing effective and efficient timber [] utilisation technologies consistent with the Government's policy of sustainable forest management and in line with the recommendation of the International Tropical Timber Organisation (ITTO) on development of timber industries in Sarawak. 0 The objective of the Project is to develop and improve wood processing technology so as to promote effective and efficient utilisation of timber in Sarawak compatible with the policy of sustainable forest management 0 c) Staff sent for training in Japan D ,·: Name Coun;e ·~«ended YfnJr ' 1. Mr Kandau Jenang Wood Preservation and coating technology 1994 u 2. Mr Ling Wang Choon Wood Preservation and Wood Processing 1994 3. Mr Nigel Lim Poon Teck Wood Lamination and Particle-Board 1994 [l 4. Mr Alik Duju Mechanical Properties and Non-Destructive Testing 1995 5. Mr Ting King Boh Wood Lamination and Wood Processing 1995 LJ 6. Mr Wong Ting Chung Sawmilling and Wood Machining 1996 7. Mr Ismail Sulaiman Timber Drying 1996 8. Ms Siti Hanim Sahari Wood Lamination 1997 9. Mr Andrew Tukau Salang Wood Properties 1997 0 Source: AFS/0 L1 d) Japanese experts assistance received by the institution

,, ~ .. ~ " ~ ,, ' Assl'Stat1ce Month't'V~ar Duration ' :trovlded Li 1. Drying/ Team Leader Apr 1993 - Sep 1994 1 Yi years 2. Wood Properties Apr 1993 - Apr 1995 2 years u 3. Wood Improvement Apr 1993 - Apr 1995 2 years 4. Coordinator May 1993 - Mar 1998 5 years l] 5. Sawmilling and Machining Nov 1993 - Dec 1993 2 months

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TRTTC now AFSID had received assistance from governments of Canadian International Development Aid, German Volunteer Service and Australian Development Assistance Bureau (under Colombo Plan). These days it works with regional and international organisations such as the ITTO (International Tropical Timber Organisation). It is currently co-implementing a project with FRIM and Forest Research Centre of Sabah Forest Department on 'Improving Utilisation and Value Adding of Plantation Timbers from Sustainable Sources in Malaysia'. The overall objective being to improve end-uses of Malaysian J forest plantation resources through systematic evaluation of their basic physical and mechanical properties, develop suitable value-added products through appropriate processi ng and manufacturing techniques and formulation of suitable forest management strategy to supplement deficit timber supply J (information from interview) • Canadian International Development Aid J • German Volunteer Service • Australian Development Assistance Bureau (Colombo Plan) J J J J J PE Research 1-69 J n

Asset Study on J!CA's Technical Cooperation to Malaysia: Volume 2 n 2. Technical Cooperation provided by the institution for other developing countries n 2a) Year of first involvement Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: Not applicable n 2b) List of Training Courses under execution I planned by the institution for the future 1'itl:e Type Period Remarks n (e.9. :Number) . ···~ , .--- " ·'' .. 1. Sawdoctoring Full Course 22 weeks Modules Available 0 2. Timber Moulding Fu ll Course 12 weeks Modules Available 3. Wood Drying Fu ll Course 06 weeks Modules Available D 4. Basic Wood Finishing Fu ll Course 05 weeks Source: AFS/0 n 2c) Human Resources (Professionals and Expert) [_] N.a,me Job 1i:itl'* :Field of !cx:peri:enc:.e of Remarks {Mr.I Ms) ~p:erti$e Trairdng :tnstruc·tor I :Interoation~I D Cqoperation· "' '' 1. Mr Li ng Wang Choon Senior Assistant Wood 30 years in R & Retired Director Preservation D work 0 2. Mr Kandau Jenang Manager Wood Finishing 15 years - [] 3. Mr Nigel Lim Poon Teck General Manager Particleboard 15 years - 4. Dr. Alik Duju Manager Mechanical 20 years - Properties l J 5. Mr Ting King Boh Manager Wood 15 years - Lamination D 6. Mr Wong Ting Chung Deputy General Saw milling 25 years - Manager 7. Ms Siti Hanim Sahari Senior Executive Wood 12 years - 0 Lamination 0 3. Suggestions for Technical Cooperation 3a) The institution's possible or interested field of cooperation and country/region 1

The institution's interested field of cooperation are in wood anatomy, Wood drying, mechanical properties, wood preservation, wood finishing, sawmilling, wood machining, wood lamination and wood [J composites. 0 3b) Any other comments for future activity as a resource institution for cooperation to other developing countries D The institution ca n offer training attachment at their centre and technical guidance in the field listed in 3(a). LI

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