The Kelantan State Legislative Assembly (BBC) Club visited the KPKSB Factory on the 17th Rabiul Awal 2003  (19th May 2003). The visit was also attended by the Chairman of the Committee on Public Works, Culture and Tourism, YB. Hj. Abdullah Yaakob with 26 members of Kelantan State Assemblyman led by his chairman, YB Hj. Zulkifli Mamat and BBC secretary, YB. Drs. Hj. Zainudin Awang Hamat. The delegation arrived at 11.00 am at the Forestry Division’s office and briefed on KPKSB and its operations by the KPKSB General Manager, En. Che Abdullah Mat Nawi.

Then the entourage was visited to the KPKSB  Factory which included partition, warehouse, KD, fingerjointing and molding. The group then performed Zohor prayers at Surau Al Munibin before hosting the lunch. The delegation was then taken back to the KPKSB guesthouse to prepare for the friendly football match held in the afternoon between the KPKSB team and the ADUN team.

Rubberwood Processing is one of the activities proposed to the Sub-Committee on Strategic Planning Study to be utilized by KPKSB to maximize the utilization of existing machinery facilities at KPKSB factories as a result of potential rubber-cuts that are marketed and can provide additional profit to the company . In the early stages of planning, rubberwoods will only be processed to the sawdust level on demand and direct sales without downstream processing.

However, the Board of Directors of the KPKSB has recommended that the management examine the possibility of continuing the processing of rubberwood to the downstream level. In view of this, the Board advised the Chairman of the Committee on Strategic Planning and Management Studies to conduct a working visit to the relevant board of the board. Consequently, a working visit to a sawmill belonging to Keningau Kilning & Molding Sdn. Bhd (KKM) located in Rimyasa, Keningau, Sabah at 18 till 20hb. November 2003.

Aims to get an idea of ​​rubber wood processing activities such as machine comparison, raw material quality, product and market. The delegation is led by; Mr. Hj. Mohd Suhaimi Husin and Chairman of the KPKSB’s Strategic Planning Committee Subcommittee, comprising En. Che Abdullah Mat Nawi (KPKSB’s Chief Executive Officer), En. Mohd Shah Mohamad (Marketing Manager), Mr. Mohd Ghazi Yaacob (KPKSB Factory Operations Manager) and En. Wahab Abd. Razak (General Lumber / Consultant).

This work visit may be considered successful for the purpose of early study on rubber wood processing requirements downstream to coincide with KPKSB’s intention to diversify its activities. Things to keep in mind are the real picture of the ways of processing rubberwood downstream. Both are additional machines such as laminating machines and sanding. Third, the need for adequate and persistent timber supply in ensuring the return on investment made.

The program takes place on 6th 1424H Syaban (2 October 2003 ) organized by the Kelantan Tourism Association (KTA) in collaboration with the Kelantan Tourism Action Council. Participants involved include media and travel agencies from all over the country.

It was officiated by YBhg Dato ‘Mohd Azmi Razak, (Secretary General of the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Tourism Malaysia) at KPKSB Stong Hill Resort Kg. Jelawang, Kuala Krai Kelantan. This is the first time such a program was held at KPKSB Stong Hill Resort since its management was taken over by KPKSB. The KPKSB has provided free accommodation to the participants. KPKSB’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Che Abdullah Mat Nawi was willing to convey the souvenirs to all participants who were eye marks from KPKSB Stong Hill Resort.

KPKSB has participated in a joint investment mission with the Kelantan State Government and KSEDC to Dubai United Arab Emirates (UAE) represented by KPKSB’s Chief Executive Officer, En. Che Abdullah Mat Nawi. The tour dates from 16-21hb. September 2003, it comprises 10 people comprising the Kelantan State Exco, PKINK Management and subsidiary companies led by KSEDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hj. Hanifa Ahmad.

The XPDC 4WD program is a first to be organized in one of Eco-Tourism activities. It was attended by 102 participants with 32 four-wheel vehicles from Penang Club 4WD Adventure.The objective of the program is to expose the KPKSB to conduct the event further, promote Eco-Tourism and rugged activities using logging tracks and exposes participants to environmentally-friendly logging activities practiced by the KPKSB. The event starts on the 11th. July 2003 and ending on 13th. July 2003 begins at KPKSB Stong Hill Resort next through Kem Meranto, Pos Pasik, Bering Camp, Pos Simpoh and ends at Cameron Highland.