KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- FRIM Incorporated (FRIM Inc) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DMELL Global to supply trees in support of Saudi Arabia’s green initiative.
At the same ceremony DMELL Global signed the MoU with Arabian Peninsula Forests of Saudi Arabia to supply an agreed quantity of trees to Saudi.
The MoU signing ceremony, followed a courtesy call and visit by the delegation from DMELL Global and Arabian Peninsula Forests of Saudi Arabia to the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) campus in Kepong today, marking a significant steps in advancing global environmental restoration and sustainable forestry efforts.
The partnership aims to supplying high-quality forest tree planting materials to bolster large-scale reforestation efforts in Saudi Arabia.
Under the agreement, FRIM Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of FRIM will supply up to eight million trees annually, backed by decades of scientific research, tropical forest expertise, and innovation developed by FRIM.
Speaking at the event, FRIM Director General Datuk Dr Ismail Parlan expressed confidence that the collaboration would lead to impactful joint efforts in forest restoration, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable green development.
“We will begin by supplying pre-planting materials to DMELL Global, who will then coordinate the distribution to Arabian Peninsula Forests of Saudi Arabia, as part of their ongoing reforestation initiatives.
“This is more than just tree supply, we see this as the foundation for a broader partnership, including technical consultancy, knowledge sharing, capacity building and joint environmental planning,” he said.
Also present was FRIM Inc Board Member Noor Azmi Mohd Said who highlighted that the collaboration affirms FRIM’s role as a global leader in forest science and establishes FRIM Inc as a key strategic partner in environmentally responsible, large-scale reforestation.
“Beyond providing planting materials, we are equipped to deliver end-to-end support, from technical consultancy to on-the-ground location guidance. Every tree we help plant will contribute meaningfully to resilient, biodiverse forests that fulfill both environmental and socio-economic objectives,” he said.
Meanwhile, Arabian Peninsula Forest Chief Strategy Officer, Mohammed Sallam, on the other hand, emphasised the importance of the partnership in achieving Saudi Arabia’s environmental targets under its Vision 2030, which includes the ambitious goal of planting 10 billion trees and rehabilitating over 74 million hectares of land.
“This is a massive undertaking, no single country can achieve it alone. And it’s not just about planting trees. In Saudi Arabia, about 95 per cent of the land is desert soil, which cannot retain water. This collaboration can help address both challenges,” he said.
Following the MoU signing, delegates were given a guided tour of FRIM's cutting-edge facilities, including the FRIM Gallery, Tissue Culture Laboratory, and the popular FRIM Forest Skywalk, which showcases the institute’s legacy, conservation technologies, and immersive tropical forest experience.
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