GLASS MANUFACTURERS INVITED TO EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN SABAH

KOTA KINABALU (Malaysia), Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Chief Minister Musa Aman
has urged foreign glass manufacturers to explore opportunities in the Malaysian state of Sabah, which is known for its high quality silica sand resources for glass making.

Making the call when opening the 32nd Asean Glass Conference here
Wednesday, Musa said that the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) also offered
manufacturers
many opportunities to invest in the state.

"Sabah is a state which has seen rapid developments in recent years and
will continue to grow in time to come," said the Sabah Chief Minister.

Sabah is located on the island of Borneo.

"With the SDC firmly in place, we are embarking on tourism, manufacturing
and agriculture as engines of growth during the 18-year plan's time frame. Many
projects have been outlined and these provide opportunities for glass
manufacturers to promote or supply their products," he added.

Later when asked if any of the foreign participants had voiced interest in
investing in the SDC, Musa said they were keen but the potential for the
industry in Sabah must be studied first to see if it was viable.

Asean Federation of Glass Manufacturers' chairman Henry Susanto said there
was potential for Asean countries to produce good quality glass and export it
worldwide and Sabah could become a key player if the industry was expanded to
here.

The conference, which will be on until Oct 10, was attended by over 200
delegates from the glass industry and focuses on the challenges the industry is
facing with the rise of global energy prices.
-- BERNAMA