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Freshwater aquaculture is expected to become a major source of fish and prawns for the Tanjung Manis Halal Hub. The vast lakes formed by the existing and proposed hydropower projects will provide rural entrepreneurs with boundless opportunities.
Using green energy to create more green energy. The Tokuyama Corporation’s two plants at Samalaju Industrial Park will use hydropower from Sarawak’s rivers to manufacture polycrystalline silicon for solar cells.
slaughterhouses and further processing.
Aquaculture and fisheries
– Development of fish handling and processing clusters for deep sea fishing and aquaculture, especially in Tanjung Manis.
Tourism – Investment in tourism facilities, including major resort projects,
in particular on the new hydro-power lakes.
These 10 Priority Industries are being promoted and developed extensively through greater private sector participation to become the driving force behind the industrial development of the corridor.
Incentives
The Sarawak Government offers competitive and attractive rates for power, industrial land
and water. Attractive financial incentives will
also be offered to potential investors by the Federal Government through the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
Conclusion
SCORE aspires to be the ideal venue for global and local investors. Investing in SCORE means gaining access to competitive
rates for energy, water and land, as well as a readily available skilled workforce. The State Government is pro-business, and investors will appreciate the
political stability and racial harmony that exist in the State. The corridor is also virtually free from natural calamities and climatic extremes, and offers a good quality of life.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Tokuyama Polycrystalline Silicon Factory, Samalaju Industrial Park, held on 16th February 2011. From L-R: Mr. Kazuhisa Kogo, President, Tokuyama Corporation, Japan; Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Alfred Jabu anak Numpang; the Chief Minister of Sarawak (now Governor); Former Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam; His Excellency Mr. Masahiko Horie, former Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia and Mr. Akira Sanuki, President, Tokuyama Malaysia Sdn Bhd.