KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Softwoods Berhad has set a benchmark in the sustainable  land management making it one of the State's most profitable government-linked  companies since its inception 50 years ago, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima  Haji Hajiji Haji Noor. 

He said Sabah Softwoods Berhad had played an important role in the development of  the state's plantation sector showing it has the capability to manage land assets through  productivity maximisation whilst balancing landscape and environment considerations. 

The company's success in research and development, plantation management and  environmental conservation is something that everyone can be proud of, he said in  conjunction with Sabah Softwoods Golden Jubilee celebration at the Sabah International  Convention Centre (SICC) here today. 

"As one of our main GLCs, Sabah Softwoods have made a big contribution in terms of  dividend paid to the State Government. This has enabled its parent company, Innoprise  Corporation Sdn Bhd to be at the forefront of our plantation sector. 

"It has reciprocated to the state in terms of building a titled land bank, supporting  Yayasan Sabah’s education promotion efforts and environmental conservation activities  as well as other social programmes for the benefit of the people of Sabah," he said.  

The Chief Minister hoped Sabah Softwoods will continue to lead in the plantation sector  not just in the state but also at the national and global levels. 

"We must always take care of our forest so that it can be sustained for our future  generation," he said. 

At the same event, the Chief Minister also launched a book in conjunction with Sabah  Softwoods' anniversary, which he said will be a record of history and success. 

"Now, we need to look further ahead in the hope to realise the success of the state and  Sabah Softwoods for years to come. We hope our successors will continue to hold onto  the highest standard set and achieve bigger successes," he said. 

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