MoU on developing products from fish waste

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Representatives of Curtin Biovalley and Rosfaniaga Services following the MoU signing. From left to right, Rosli Ja’ie and Fatimah Abdul Hamid representing Rosfaniaga and Ir Dr Pottas and Dr Kiew representing CBV.

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MIRI: Curtin Biovalley Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Curtin University Malaysia that manages and operates the Sarawak government-owned Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant (SBPP) here has embarked on a move to develop high value products from fish waste.

It is part of undertakings under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it signed with Rosfaniaga Services Sdn Bhd here Saturday to carry out research and development

SBPP will also strive to develop a circular economy for Rosfaniaga Services which sells Sarawak fish-based products under the trade name of d-Frentz, to create a zero waste industry.

Representing Curtin Biovalley at the signing was its Director, Associate Professor Dr Pieter Pottas, while Managing Director Fatimah Binti Abdul Hamid represented Rosfaniaga Services .

Also present were Dr Kiew Siaw Fui, representative from SBPP and Rosli Bin Ja’ie from Rosfaniaga Services.

Dr Pottas said the signing of such MoUs was very significant for Curtin Biovalley and the Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant as it will allow researchers at the SBPP to not only conduct meaningful research that will impact the business of its clients and industry partners, but also renew Curtin Biovalley and Sarawak Biovalley Pilot Plant’s commitment to support the advancement of small and medium-sized enterprises in Sarawak.

Fish waste is a common by-product of the fishing industry and is often discarded, leading to a significant environmental impact. Thus, with the development of alternative products, this waste can be transformed into a valuable resource.

“We are thrilled to research the potential of new alternative products from waste, which represents a significant step towards a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future,” said Dr Pottas.

“Our product will provide a solution to the problem of fish waste, which is a significant issue for the fishing industry. By converting this waste into a useful resource, we are reducing waste and providing a valuable product to industry sector.”

The SBPP is a purpose-built biotechnology research facility that was completed in 2019 at a cost of RM60.6 million.

It provides the opportunity for researchers to capitalise on Sarawak’s rich potential in valuable products from indigenous plants and planted crops by harnessing the biosynthetic capabilities of microorganisms for products such as chemicals, inocula and biological control agents.

The SBPP allows researchers to scale up using industry-relevant processes and equipment and produce quantitative data to evaluate whether commercial production is viable.

“Innovation cannot stand in isolation, and to solve real-world problems, CBV and the SBPP need to work with real-world partners. We actively engage with industry to ensure that research at the SBPP can be turned into commercially viable products that benefit individuals and whole communities at national and global levels,” said Dr Pottas.

For more information on Curtin Biovalley and the SBPP, go to https://sarawakbiovalley.com. A YouTube video of the SBPP can be viewed at bit.ly/SarawakBiovalley.

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