Utilization and potential uses of bamboo in peninsular Malaysia / Mohd Syahrizal M. Salleh

The utilization of bamboo and its potential uses are highlighted in this final project paper. Bamboo has the potential to be developed as important industrial resources particularly in the rural areas. Now, there has been increased utilization of bamboo by the industries in Malaysia. As a plant, it has many uses like medicine, food, cooking vessels, food containers, crafts, musical instruments, toys, furniture, housing, construction and others. Bamboo is a fast growing, environmental friendly and multipurpose plant. As a variation furniture design, bamboo can provide a large comparison to furniture for industries. The current rate of global forest deforestation, in addition, could signify for the importance of these multipurpose raw materials in the near future.