Mangrove Rejuvenation Project (8th – 9th December 2010)

1,500 mangrove seedlings were planted by 150 people representing local community groups, non-governmental organisations and officials of companies operating within POIC Lahad Datu. It was the fourth such project organised by POIC Sabah Sdn Bhd, the government-owned company which is developing the cluster to promote oil palm related industries. The Forestry Department at Lahad Datu is co-organiser of the activity.

Among the participating organisations were the Jaycees, Lions Club of Lahad Datu Mandarin and Sabah Environmental Protection Association.

To mark the launching, Datuk Nasrun and dignitaries at the ceremony also released grouper fish, a native species of the mangrove waters.