BIODATA
Name
: DR. ABD. LATIF MOHMOD
Identity Card No: 5977388 / (600829-01-5271)
Passport No: A80087889
Date of birth: 29-08-1960 (Simpang Rengam, Kluang, Johor, Malaysia)
Employer: Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong, 52109 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel (Office) : 603-6342633; Fax: 603-6367753
Tel/fax (Residence): 603-6863082
E-mail: latif@frim.gov.my /drlatif@pc.jaring.my / drlatif@hotmail.com
Date of employment: 28 March 1985. Current Scheme: Q2T5P3
Qualification: 1. Bachelor of Science (Hons)- Second Class Upper.
National University of Malaysia (UKM).
2. Master of Science (Non-wood Forest Products).
Agriculture University of Malaysia (UPM).
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Non-wood Forest Products).
Agriculture University of Malaysia (UPM).
Post: 1. Senior Research Officer, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM).
2. Head of Non-wood Forest Products of FRIM (since 1988).
3. Project Head of Small Scale Industries Development Unit of FRIM (since 1987).
Field of work: Non-wood Forest Products (Rattan, Bamboo, Palm, etc.)
ACHIEVEMENT
1. Anugerah Perekacipta Negara 1997/National Inventor Award. Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Alam Sekitar (Ministry of Science and Environment). 28/10/97.
2 Ahli Mangku Negara/ His Majesty The King Chivalry Award. 1/6/96.
3 Scientific Achievement Award. International Union of Forestry Research Organisation. Tampere, Finland. 7/8/95.
4. Malaysia Young Scientist Award (Industry)/ Anugerah Saintis Muda Negara (Industri). 1993. (Ministry of Science and Environment)
5. Malaysian MINDEX Merit Award on Invention/ Anugerah Kecemerlangan Rekacipta MINDEX. 1993. (Ministry of Science and Environment)
6. Malaysian MINDEX/ INNOTEX Merit Award on Invention/ Anugerah Kecemerlangan Rekacipta MINDEX/INNOTEX. 1994. (Ministry of Science and Environment)
7. FRIM Research Award/ Anugerah Penyelidikan FRIM. 1995.
8. FRIM Innovation Awards/ Anugerah Rekacipta FRIM (3). 1993.
9. FRIM Excellent of Service Award/ Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang 1988, 1993 & 1994.
10. FRIM Book of The Year Award . Planting and Utilization of Bamboo in Peninsular Malaysia. October 1996. Research Pamphlet 118.
11. Best Publication Award . 10/10/1992.
12. FRIM Book Award (joint author) 1993. Manual on Planting, Silviculture and Utilization of Rattan. Malaysian Forest Record 35. Oktober 1993.
13. Articles and publication (APPENDIX 1).
14. Innovation: 32 rattan, bamboo and non-wood forest products machineries invented since 1985 (11 registered for patent) (APPENDIX 2).
15. Invited lecturer for Bachelor programme in UPM -Non-wood forest products (December semester 1988/89).
16. Session chairman for National Symposium on Analytical Chemistry IV (UPM- 1990), V (University of Malaya- 1991) and VI (MARA Institute of Technology- 1992).
17. Session chairman `Properties and Utilization'- Rattan (Cane) Seminar, Trichur, India. Januari 29-31, 1992.
18. Exhibition on machine invented at FRIM 4th Anniversary. 1/10/90.
19. Expert witness for court on rattan smuggling cases, 26/9/91; 13/5/92, 12/9/92, 10/7/93, 21/8/93, 29/9/1994, 22-25/10/96 at Johore Bharu Session Court, Johor, Peninsular Malaysia.
20. International Development Research Centre of Canada (IDRC) Assessment Committee Member for Indian `Bamboo Mat Board India Project’, September 1992.
21. International Network on Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR) project evaluation team for Rattan Grading Rules. September 1994.
22. Joint Chairman for National Bamboo Exhibition organized by Malaysia Handicraft Board/ Forest Research Institute Malaysia. December 1992 - April 1993.
23. Session chairman `Fabric materials'. ASEAN Regional Workshop on Re-presentation of Indigenous Materials'. Kuala Lumpur, 27-28 July 1994. National Art Gallery & Ministry of Art and Culture.
24. Initiator for the establishment of Peninsular Malaysia Aborigines Rattan and Bamboo Association. 29 August 1997.
25. Responsible in organizing 43 entrepreneurial courses‚ participated by 1030 rattan and bamboo industrialists (since 1985- Mac 1998). Initiating the establishment of 38 model factories (rattan, bamboo and palms sticks) since 1985.
26. Invited editor of the book `The Rattan of South India by A. C. Lakshmana'. Evergreen Publishers, Bangalore, India. 1993.
27. Consultant for the establishment of Cambodia and Laos Rattan Processing Zone. Stung Treng, Cambodia; and Pakse, Champasak, Lao PDR. 6-23 of June 1996.
28. Resource person for International Short Course on Sustainable Tropical Forest Management 1 and 2. UPM, Serdang. 6 Nov. 1995; 7 Nov. 1996.
29. Custom Department/Court Expert on Rattan Smuggling Case of Malaysia-Indonesia. Pekan Baru, Padang, Jakarta and Jogjakarta, Indonesia. 6-23 August 1996.
30. Technical Committee Member for the IVth National Oil Palm Trunk Utilization Seminar. 29 April-1st May 1997.
31. External supervisor for 7 Diploma student from MARA Institute of Technology (Wood Technology), 7 Bachelor students (4- Agriculture University Of Malaysia, 2 of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and 1 from ITM) and 3 MSc student (University of Malaya, Agriculture University of Norway and Agriculture University Of Malaysia) and 2 PhD (both from Agriculture University Of Malaysia):
DIPLOMA- INSTITUTE TEKNOLOGI MARA
1. Zamri Haron - A study on the anatomical properties of Bambusa vulgaris var. striata and B. vulgaris (June 1989).
2. Md. Yusoff Mohd. Diah - Mensurational attributes of three different localities of B. vulgaris (June 1989).
3. Akhbar Tayib - Fiber morphology and chemical constituents of B. vulgaris (February 1992).
4. Noraziah Mohd. Lair - Fibre morphology and chemical constituents of Gigantochloa scortechinii (February 1992).
5. Abdul Rizar Mat - Fiber morphology and chemical constituents of 1, 2 and 3 years old Gigantochloa scortechinii (February 1992).
6. Siti Rafidah Mahmud - Variation in anatomical features and chemical properties of Bambusa heterostachya (June 1992).
7. Suzana Mohamad- Chemical constituents of Calamus manan at different age and height levels (1994).
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
1. Saharudin Ab. Rani - Physical and mechanical properties of some Malaysian bamboos. July 1990. UNIVERSITI PERTANIAN MALAYSIA.
2. Shuaib Md. Saman - A study of the drying properties and anatomy of three bamboo species in Peninsular Malaysia (July 1992). UNIVERSITI PERTANIAN MALAYSIA.
3. Rosley Said - Anatomical properties and drying characteristics of three Malaysian canes (July 1992). UNIVERSITI PERTANIAN MALAYSIA.
4. Mohd Tamizi Mustafa - High Pressure Sap Displacement Method for Bamboo Preservation. 1995. UNIVERSITI PERTANIAN MALAYSIA.
5. Jefri bin Jusoh and Azhari Mohamad. The suitability of selected palmwood in comparisons to rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) and kempas (Koompasia malaccensis) for flooring. Institut Teknologi Tun Husin Onn. UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA. October 1996.
6. Ahmad Norman Sulaiman. Type of bindings and bill of costing for rattan furniture making. MARA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (ITM). November 1996.
MASTER OF SCIENCE
1. Taha Wahab - Bamboo for earth structure and reinforcement. 1994-1996. UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA.
2. Stig Lande- Acoustical Properties of Calamus manan and C. ornatus. 1993-1994. AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF NORWAY.
3. Roszaini Kadir - Variation in properties of 2 planted Malaysian rattans (Daemonorops angustifolia and Calamus scipionum). 1994-1997. AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
1. JAMALUDIN KASIM- Bamboo for particle and composite boards. AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA 1996-1999.
2. ASHARI HJ AMIN - Properties of 5 malaysian palms and their suitability as housing components. AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA. 1996-1998.
MEMBERSHIPS
1. Expert working Group for United Nation Environmental Programme- Sustainable Renewable Resources, University of Amsterdam. UNEP-WG-SPD. Since June 1996.
2.. Deputy Coordinator for Bamboo and Related Species. IUFRO P5.04 (August 1995).
3. Committee member for World Bank-Malaysian Government Small and Medium Scale Industries Project, Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
4. Committe member for Handicrafts, Ministry of Rural Development.
5. Committe member for Village Industries Development and Marketing Company, Ministry of Rural Development.
6. Committee members of FRIM and
a. Federal and Land Creation and Rehabilitation Authority
b. Aborigine Department of Peninsular Malaysia
7. Committee member for FRIM Patent Committee.
8. Member of Malaysia Invention and Design Society (since 1989).
9. Member of International Union of Forestry Research Organization (IUFRO) P5.04: Bamboo and Related Species (since June 1991).
10. Member of American Bamboo Society
11. Member of Indian Rattan and Bamboo Association
12. Member of Japan Saratoga Bamboo Society, USA (since June 1992).
13. Japan Bamboo Development and Protection Society, Japan (since November 1992).
14. Member of Malaysian Microbiology and Biochemistry Society (since (1980).
15. Editorial Committee for Rattan Information Centre, IDRC. Since 1988.
16. National Committee for Malay Chambers. Since 1996.
17. National Committee for Ministry of Rural Development on Machinery and Technological Upliftment. Since August 1997.
APPENDIX 1
LIST OF ARTICLES
1. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Wan Tarmeze Wan Ariffin and Fauzidah Ahmad. 1990. Anatomical features and mechanical properties of 3 Malaysian bamboos. Journal Tropical Forest Science 2 (3): 227-235.
2. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Hilmi Md. Tahir. 1990. Comparative studies on the suitability of selected palms for flooring. Journal Tropical Forest Science 3(1): 66-71.
3. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Hamdan Husain. 1989. Effect of bleaching agent (H2O2) on mechanical properties of some common bamboo species. Journal of Bamboo Research 3: 37-40 Nanjing Academy of Forestry.
4. Abd. Latif, M., Nor Azah, M.A. & Khoo, K.C. 1991. Carbohydrates in Some Natural Stand Bamboos. Journal Tropical Forest Science 4(4): 310-316.
5. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Tamizi Mustafa. 1993. Variation in anatomical properties of three Malaysian bamboos from natural stands. Journal Tropical Forest Science 5(1): 90-96.
6. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Effects of age and heights on machining properties of bamboos. Journal Tropical Forest Science 5(3): 528-535.
7. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Khoo Khean Choon, Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Jalil Hj. Ahmad. 1994. Fibre morphology and chemical properties of Gigantochloa scortechinii. Journal Tropical Forest Science 6(4): 397-407.
8. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Siti Norralakmam Yahaya. 1992. Variation of some physical properties on strength of Bambusa. National Bamboo Seminar, 1-2 November 1992.
9. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Ashaari Hj. Amin, Jamaludin Kasim & Mohd. Zin Jusuh. 1993. Effects of anatomical characteristics on physical and mechanical properties of Bambusa blumeana. Journal Tropical Forest Science 6 (2): 159-170.
10. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Jalil Ahmad, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Khoo, K.C. 1994. A note on the proximate chemical composition and fibre morphology of Bambusa vulgaris. Journal Tropical Forest Science 6(3): 356-357.
11. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Zin Jusoh. 1993. Trends of variation in some physical properties of Gigantochloa scortechinii. Journal American Bamboo Society (in press).
12. Abd. Latif Mohmod. Rattan for industrial use- preparation, selection and factors related to products quality. RIC Handbook 2, 30 pp. Rattan Information Center, Forest Research Institute Malaysia.
13. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1992. Part III. Chapter 20. Processing and marketing of rattan. Pp. 239-260 in Wan Razali Wan Mohd, J. Dransfield & N. Manokaran (Eds.). A Guide to the Cultivation of Rattan. Malayan Forest Record 35.
14. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Shukri Mohamad, 1990. The Rattan Industries In Peninsular Malaysia, Part I: Distribution And Current Status of Rattan Manufacturers in Peninsular Malaysia, RIC Occasional Paper No. 6, 1989. 14 pp.
15. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990. The Rattan Industries In Peninsular Malaysia- Part II: Directory of Rattan Industries In Peninsular Malaysia, RIC Occasional Paper No. 6, 1989. 22 pp.
16. Abd. Latif Mohmod . 1987. Guideline on Rattan Processing, FRIM Technical Information, No.1, July. 4pp.
17. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1987. - Industrial Guideline on Blind and Satay Stick Making - FRIM Technical Information No.2 (Nov. 1987). 8 pp.
18. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1988. - Industrial Guideline on rattan furniture making - FRIM Technical Information No.3 (Mac 1988), 8 pp.
19. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Ahmad Shakri Mat Seman and Mohd. Shukari Midon. 1989. The abrasive resistance of rotan manau and rotan mantang for flooring - Current Research On Rattan. Proceeding of International Rattan Seminar, Chiangmai, Thailand; November 12-14, 1987, p 206-212.
20. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Tamizi Mustafa, Razak Wahab and Ab. Jalil Muhamad. 1987. The Wear Resistance of Some Commercial Rattan Species In Peninsular Malaysia - RIC Bulletin 6 (2): 1-5.
21. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Tamizi Mustafa, Mohd. Rashid Samad & Mohd. Shukari Midon. 1990. Wear Resistance of Two Commercial Bamboo Species In Peninsular Malaysia and Their Suitability as a Flooring Material. Pp 223-230 in Ramanuja Rao, I.V., Gnanaharan, R. & Sastry, C.B. [Eds.]. Bamboos Current Research, Proceeding of the International Bamboo Workshop held in Cochin, India from 14-18 November 1988.
22. Razak Wahab, Hamdan Husain & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990. Rattan And Bamboo As Main Industry Resource for Rural People In Peninsular Malaysia - Proceeding Seminar on Strategies & Methods for Orienting MPTS Research to Small Scale Farm Use, November 20-23, Jakarta. p 75-78.
23. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990. Country Reports- Malaysia. Pp 14 in Appendix D (Bassili, A.V. (UNIDO) & Davies, G.W. (APFIDG) [Eds.]. Proceedings of A Workshop on Design and Manufacture of Bamboo and Rattan Furniture, Asia Pacific Region, 6-17 March 1989. Field Document No. 17, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Kuala Lumpur, March 1990.
24. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Wan Tarmeze Wan Arifin, Hamdan Husain and Mohd. Tamizi Mustapa. 1990. Pandanus Industry in Peninsular Malaysia- A perspective. FRIM Report No. 55: 15-39.
25. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Mohd. Ali Razak Wahab. 1990. Small Scale Development Industries Project of FRIM- Towards National Industrialization. FRIM Report No. 55: 7-14.
26. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Mohd. Ali & Hamdan Husain. 1990. Rattan Processing Industry in Peninsular Malaysia- Its status, problems and prospects. Paper presented at IUFRO XIXth World Congress, August 5-11th 1990 at Montreal, Canada.
27. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Wan Tarmeze Wan Arifin. 1990. On the mechanical properties and anatomical relationship of some natural stand Malaysian bamboos. Paper presented at IUFRO XIXth World Congress, August 5-11th 1990 at Montreal, Canada.
28. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Rashid Samad & Jalaludin Harun. 1989. Effect of hydrogen peroxide on mechanical behaviour of selected commercial bamboo species. Pp 177-186 in Proceedings of National Analytical Chemistry Symposium 3. University Technology Malaysia. Johor Bharu, Malaysia. September 1989.
30. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Rashid Samad & Jalaludin Harun.1990. Analysis on absorption and retention of bamboo towards chemicals. Pp 47-52 in Proceedings of National Analytical Chemistry Symposium 4. University Pertanian Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. 4-6 September 1990.
31. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Tamizi Mustapa dan Norazah Mohd. Ali. 1990. Analisa kepelbagaian kandungan kanji buluh-buluh liar tempatan. Pp 27-33 in Proceedings of National Analytical Chemistry Symposium 4. University Pertanian Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. 4-6 September 1990.
32. Razak Wahab, Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Tamizi Mustapha and Hamdan Husain. 1993. Rattan Skin And Core Manufacturing. FRIM Technical Information 35.
33. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Razak Wahab & Roslan Ali. 1989. Current Status of Machine Intensive Bamboo Industries In Peninsular Malaysia- International Bamboo Workshop, Nanjing, China, 24-27 July 1989. 9p.
34. Hilmi Md. Tahir, Mohd. Rashid Samad & Abd. Latif Mohmod, 1989. Relationship between age and the physico- mechanical properties of 3 commercial Malaysian bamboos. International Bamboo Workshop, Nanjing, China, 24-27 July 1989, 8 pp.
35. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1986. Rattan Waste As Furniture Component- Rattan Information Centre Bulletin 5 (3): 3.
36. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Rashid Samad. 1986. Rattan Waste Utilization- RIC Bulletin 5(4): 4-5.
37. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Shukari Midon. 1986. The Small Scale Industries Project of FRIM- RIC Bulletin 5 (4): 8.
38. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Talib Kundor & Razak Wahab - The Rattan Processing Waste and Its Possible Utilization - RIC Bulletin 6 (1): 5-6.
39. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1991. Ban on the export of rattan from Malaysia. RIC Bulletin 8 (1/4): 18-19.
40. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1989. Current Prices of Commercial Rattans In Malaysia- RIC Bulletin 7 (3/4): 12.
41. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Ab. Jalil Muhammad. 1990. Current prices of commercial rattans in Malaysia. RIC Bulletin 8 (1/4): 20.
42. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990. Table of weight for rattan and rattan products. RIC Bulletin 9 (1).
43. Abd. Razak Mohd. Ali & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1988. Prospects of small-scale wood-based industries - Paper presented at the Seminar on `Opportunity and Technological Development In Small-scale Industries', 28-29th. March, 1988, Hotel Ming Court, Kuala Lumpur.
44. Razak Wahab dan Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1987. Techniques on Rattan Furniture Making. Paper presented at Rattan Workshop. Aborigine Department, Pahang, Malaysia. 14- 15 November 1987.
45. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1989. The Export of Semi-process Rattan- Implication on the Ban. Working paper prepared for Malaysian Ministry of Primary Industries. November 1989.
46. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990. Potential of rattan as industrial resources. Paper presented at the Second FRIM-IDRC Course on Planting of Rattan. July 16-19, 1990. FRIM, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 18 pp.
47. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1990: Rattan as industrial resources preparation, selection and introduction. Paper presented at Seminar on Technology of Rattan Furniture Making. Malaysian Timber Industrial Board and FRIM. Kuala Lumpur. 4- 6 Sept. 1990. 17 pp.
48. Mohd. Dahlan Jantan, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Razak Wahab. 1986. Proposal for furniture village industry at Bukit Changgang, Mukim Tanjung Dua Belas, Kuala Langat, Selangor. Paper presented at Selangor State Economic Development Corporation. 30 Januari 1986.
49. Abd. Latif Mohmod et al. 1990. Guideline on the setting-up rattan and bamboo processing and manufacturing plant. A proposal submitted for Timber Technology Park.
50. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1987. The seminar and workshop on technological improvement in rattan furniture manufacturing in Malaysia. A proposal submitted to Japanese External Trade Organization and MEXPO, Kuala Lumpur on 8/10/87.
51. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Razak Wahab- Some heating aspect of rattan processing and manufacturing- RIC Bulletin October 18, 1987.
52. Mohd. Dahlan Jantan & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1986. Peluang-peluang perniagaan di dalam industri perkayuan, rotan dan buloh untuk usahawan-usahawan kecil - Seminar Peluang-peluang perniagaan di dalam industri kecil, USM Pulau Pinang- 26 Ogos, 1986. 23 pp.
53. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1986. Penggunaan buloh untuk industri dan pemilihan mesin-mesin sesuai - Seminar Usahawan Kecil Bumiputra, Kementerian Perdagangan dan Perindustrian, Gelanggang Seni, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 9 September, 1986. 6 pp.
54. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Rashid Samad (1987)- Pemilihan dan penyediaan bahan-bahan rotan untuk industri perabut- Bengkel kerja industri berasaskan rotan, Bilik Pandang Dengar, Pusat Pameran dan Rujukan Teknologi, Bahagian Perusahaan Kecil, Kementerian Pembangunan Negara dan Luar Bandar, Wisma Kosas, Kuala Lumpur, 20 April 1987. 8 pp.
55. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1989. Potensi Pembangunan Hasil Hutan Di Grik- Lapuran khas untuk program pembangunan daerah Grik, Jabatan Perdana Menteri, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur. 15 pp.
56. Abd. Latif Mohmod and Mohd. Rashid Samad. 1991. On the potential of coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Nibong (Oncosperma sp.) for flooring. Pp 145-151 in in Khoo et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Seminar on Oil Palm Trunk and Other Palmwood Utilization, Kuala Lumpur, 4-5 Marc, 1991.
57. Nur Supardi Mohd. Noor and Abd. Latif Mohmod (1991). Maturity and Yield of Cultivated Calamus manan. Pp 268-279 in Khoo et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Seminar on Oil Palm Trunk and Other Palmwood Utilization, Kuala Lumpur, 4-5 Marc, 1991.
58. Aminuddin Mohamad and Abd. Latif Mohmod (1991). The Availability of Rattan Species and Their Industrial Status. Pp 280-292 in in Khoo et al. (Eds.) Proceedings of the National Seminar on Oil Palm Trunk and Other Palmwood Utilization. Kuala Lumpur, 4-5 Marc, 1991.
59. Aminuddin Mohamad and Abd. Latif Mohmod (1992). Non-wood Resources and Products of Peninsular Malayssia: Its Status and Future Trend in Research. Winrock International F/FRED Utilization Research Programme Development Workshop held in Taipei, Taiwan. 21-25 January 1991. FRIM Report No. 57: 23-37.
60. Abd. Latif, M. & Ashaari, M.A. 1991. Non-wood Forest Products as a Major Industrial Resource for Rural Development-Its Status, Problems and Prospects. ASIATECH 1991 Conference- Technology for rural development. Grand Continental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, 12-14 August 1991. pp 286-292.
61. Ashaari, M.A. & Abd. Latif, M. 1991. Penentuan Kayu Teras Dua Klon Kayu Getah (Hevea brasiliensis Muell. Agr.) Secara Kimia. Simposium Kimia Analisis Kebangsaan V, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. 20-23 Oktober 1991.
62. Abd. Latif, M., Nor Azah, M.A. & Khoo, K.C. 1991. Variasi Kandungan Gula Bebas Bambusa Spesis. Simposium Kimia Analisis Kebangsaan V, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. 20-23 Oktober 1991.
63. Aminuddin. M. & Abd. Latif, M. 1991. Bamboo in Malaysia: Past, Present and Future Research. Pp 349-359 in Bamboo in Asia and the Pacific. Proceedings of the 4th International Bamboo Workshop. Chiangmai, Thailand. 27-30 November 1991. Technical Document GCP/RAS/134/ASB. FORSPA PUBLICATION 6. International Development Research Centre and FAO.
64. Grewal, S., Mohd. Rashid, S. & Abd. Latif, M. 1991. A Hand-operated Bamboo Slicing Tool. Pp 237-242 in Bamboo in Asia and the Pacific. Proceedings of the 4th International Bamboo Workshop. Chiangmai, Thailand. 27-30 November 1991. International Development Research Centre and FAO. Technical Document GCP/RAS/134/ASB. FORSPA PUBLICATION 6. International Development Research Centre and FAO.
65. Abd. Latif, M., Khoo, K.C. & Nor Azah, M.A. 1991. Carbohydrates in Commercial Malaysian Bamboos. Pp 227-231 in Bamboo in Asia and the Pacific. Proceedings of the 4th International Bamboo Workshop. Chiangmai, Thailand. 27-30 November 1991. Technical Document GCP/RAS/134/ASB. FORSPA PUBLICATION 6.
66. Abd. Latif, M. & Abd. Razak, O. 1991. Availability, Distribution of Bamboo and Its Industrial Status in Peninsular Malaysia. Pp 60-67 in Bamboo in Asia and the Pacific. Proceedings of the 4th International Bamboo Workshop. Chiangmai, Thailand. 27-30 November 1991. Technical Document GCP/RAS/134/ASB. FORSPA PUBLICATION 6.
67. Abd. Latif, M. & Wan Tarmeze, W.A 1991. Physical variation of three Malaysian bamboos and its relationship with the mechanical properties. Pp 232-236 in Bamboo in Asia and the Pacific. Proceedings of the 4th International Bamboo Workshop. Chiangmai, Thailand. 27-30 November 1991. Technical Document GCP/RAS/134/ASB. FORSPA PUBLICATION 6. International Development Research Centre and FAO.
68. Abd. Latif, M. 1991. Tinjauan Permintaan dan Pasaran Rotan. Seminar Industri dan Peluang Perusahaan Rotan Manau. Kuantan, Pahang. Disember 1991.
69. Abd. Latif, M., Khoo Khean Choon & Nor Azah, M.A. 1991. Pengaruh Rebusan dan Rendaman Terhadap Kandungan Kanji Buloh. Simposium Kimia Analisis Kebangsaan V, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. 20-23 Oktober 1991.
70. Abd. Latif Mohmod - Rattan Industries in Peninsular Malaysia- Status of Current Research- Nota ceramah `Dialog with Industry' at FRIM, Kepong. 1/8/1991.
71. Abd. Latif Mohmod- Strategies for development of bamboo resources and industry. Cabinet working-paper. Ministry of Primary Industry, 26 Januari 1992.
72. Strategies for development of small and medium rattan and bamboo industries. Cabinet working-paper for Ministry of Primary Industry, 31 Januari 1992.
73. Aminuddin Mohamad & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Rattan research in Malaysia. Pp 1-8 in S. Chand Basha & K.M. Bhat (Eds.). Rattan Management and Utilisation. Proceedings of the Rattan (Cane) Seminar, India. Trichur, Kerala, India. 29-31 Januari 1992.
74. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Siti Norralakmam Yahaya. 1993. Anatomical properties of five Malaysian canes and its effects on physical and mechanical properties. Pp 207-213 in in S. Chand Basha & K.M. Bhat (Eds.). Rattan Management and Utilisation. Proceedings of the Rattan (Cane) Seminar, India. Trichur, Kerala, India. 29-31 Januari 1992.
75. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Hamdan Husain. 1993. Mechanisation in rattan industry. Pp 238-243 in in S. Chand Basha & K.M. Bhat (Eds.).Rattan Management and Utilisation. Proceedings of the Rattan (Cane) Seminar, India. Trichur, Kerala, India. 29-31 Januari 1992.
76. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Hamdan Husain. 1993. Do's and dont's in rattan industries: Malaysian perspective. Pp 244-258 in S. Chand Basha & K.M. Bhat (Eds.).Rattan Management and Utilisation. Proceedings of the Rattan (Cane) Seminar, India. Trichur, Kerala, India. 29-31 Januari 1992.
77. Abd. Latif Mohmod. Marketing of rattan and rattan products. Paper presented at Rattan (Cane) Seminar, Trichur, Kerala, India, 29-31 Januari 1992.
78. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Tamizi Mustafa. 1992. Variation in anatomical properties of three Malaysian bamboos. Bamboo Information Centre India Bulletin 2(1): 8-12. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Trichur, India.
79. Jamaludin Kasim, Abdul Jalil Hj. Ahmad, Ashaari Abd. Jalil & Abd. Latif Mohmod. Variation in specific gravity of 1-, 2 and 3- year-old G. scortechinii. Regional Bamboo Seminar, Malaysia.
80. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Othman & Aminuddin Mohamad. 1992. Prospects and opportunities for the small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs): SMEs in the bamboo processing industries. Paper presented in A Forum on Entrepreneurial Development: Opportunities for the small and medium scale enterprises in the wood processing industries. The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Kuala Lumpur. July 28-29 1992.
81. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Hamdan Husain. 1992. Effects of physico-anatomical characteristics on machining properties of Malaysian bamboos. Bamboo Journal 10: 56-66.
82. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Othman & Hong, L.T. 1992. The present state and problems of bamboo utilization for rural development activities in Peninsular Malaysia. Bamboo Journal 10: 10-19.
83. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Mohd. Zin Jusoh. 1992. Culm characteristics of Bambusa blumeana and Gigantochloa scortechinii and its effects on physical and mechanical properties. Pp.118-128 in S. Zhu, W. Li, Zhang, X & Z. Wang (Eds.). Bamboo and Its Use. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Industrial Use of Bamboo, Beijing, 7-11 December, 1992.
84. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Aminuddin Mohamad & Abd. Razak Othman. 1992. Strategies for development of bamboo industries in Peninsular Malaysia. Pp. 29-36 in S. Zhu, W. Li, X. Zhang & Z. Wang (Eds.). Bamboo and Its Use. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Industrial Use of Bamboo, Beijing, 7-11 December, 1992.
85. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Jalil Ahmad & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Kraft pulping of Bambusa vulgaris. BIC-India bulletin 3(1): 7-10.
86. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Jalil Ahmad. 1992. Kesan umur dan ketinggian batang terhadap kandungan kimia buloh semantan (Gigantochloa scortechinii). Simposium Kimia Analisis VI, Institut Teknologi MARA. Oktober 1992.
87. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Jalil Ahmad, Ashaari Abd. Jalil & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1992. Pulp and papermaking properties of 1-, 2- and 3-year-old Gigantochloa scortechinii. Pp. 264-273 in S. Zhu, W. Li, Zhang, X & Z. Wang (Eds.). Bamboo and Its Use. Proceedings of the International Symposium on Industrial Use of Bamboo, Beijing, 7-11 December, 1992.
88. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Jalil Ahmad & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1992. Kepelbagaian juzuk kimia Bambusa vulgaris dan B. vulgaris var. striata. Simposium Kimia Analisis VI, Institut Teknologi MARA. 26-28 Oktober 1992.
89. Abd. Razak Othman & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1992. Lapuran Penyelidikan Buluh di Taiwan (3-14 Mac 1992). Buletin Buluh 1(2): 6-7. Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia.
90. Hamdan Husain & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Development of the Orang Asli in rattan and bamboo-based industries- FRIM SSIDU's Experience. Bangkok, 1-8 Februari 1993.
91. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Effects of age and height on specific gravity of two Malaysian bamboos. Seminar Sains Gunaan. ITM, Shah Alam, Selangor. 3/3/93. Prosiding Siri Seminar Kajian Sains Gunaan 3: 11-15. (published in 1996).
92. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Bamboo: A multipurpose plant. Seminar Sains Gunaan. ITM, Shah Alam, Selangor. 3/3/93. Prosiding Siri Seminar Kajian Sains Gunaan 3: 1 - 10. (published in 1996).
93. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1993. Non-wood forest produces as a major industrial resources for rural development. Jurnal IKHTISAR, Institut Teknologi MARA.
94. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Potensi rotan sebagai bahan perindustrian. Kertaskerja dibentangkan di Seminar Pemindahan Teknologi Kayu Getah dan Sumber Hutan Lain. Kuantan, Pahang. 4/2/1993.
95. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Salleh Mohd. Nor. 1993. Priority areas of research on rattan and bamboo in Peninsular Malaysia. Paper presented at the International Network on Bamboo and Rattan Meeting, New Delhi, 8-9th March, 1993. FRIM Report 62: 9-12 (1994).
96. Wan Tarmeze Wan Ariffin & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Potensi rotan sebagai bahan perindustrian. Kertaskerja dibentangkan di Seminar Pemindahan Teknologi Kayu Getah dan Sumber Hutan Lain. Ipoh, Perak. 20/4/1993.
97. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Variability of specific gravity, fibre morphology and chemical properties in three Malaysian bamboos. BIC-India Bulletin 3(2): 7-13.
98. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1993. Variability in physical properties of Buluh galah Bambusa heterostachya. Bamboo Journal 11: 20-28.
99. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1997. On the specific gravity and fibre morphology of Malaysian bamboos. Malaysian Forester 55. (in press).
100. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Rashid Samad, Roszaini Abd. Kadir and Jamaludin Kasim. 1995. Pattern of variation in some properties of Bambusa heterostachya. Journal Tropical Forest Products 1(2): 124-131.
101. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Jalil Ahmad, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Khoo, K.C. 1992. Kraft Pulping of Bambusa vulgaris Part II. Journal Tropical Forest Science.
102. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abdul Razak Mohd. Ali & Hamdan Husain. 1987. Rattan processing industry of Peninsular Malaysia-Its status, problems and prospects. Malaysian Forester 50(3&4): 329-342.
103. Abd. Latif Mohmod and Siti Norralakmam Yahaya. 1993. Physical and antomical properties of 5 Malaysian canes. Journal Tropical Forest Products (in press).
104. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Khoo Kean Choon & Jamaludin Kasim. 1995. Fibre morphology and chemical constituents of sago fronds Metroxylon sago Roettbl. Paper presented at IV International Sago Symposium, Hatyai, Thailand. 26-29 January 1994. Acta Horticulturae 389: 107-116. (as 1996 publication).
105. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Roszaini Abd. Kadir, Nur Supardi Mohd. Nor & Mohd. Hamami Shaari. 1996. Anatomical features and physical propertiesOn the physical characteristics and anatomical features of Calamus palustris var. malaccensis. Journal Tropical Forest Products 2(1) June 1996: 6-15.
106. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1994. Priority areas of research on bamboo in Peninsular Malaysia. Pp 58-63 in Liao, K. & Wang, Y. (Eds.). Problem Analysis on Bamboo Research in South East Asia. Proceedings of an International Workshop on Bamboo Research. Chi-Tou, Taiwan. 24-27 June 1994. Council of Agriculture, The Forest Products Association and Asian Agricultural Technical Service Center, Taiwan, ROC.
107. Abd Razak Othman & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Part I. Bamboos in Peninsular Malaysia. Pp 1-17 in Abd. Razak Othman, Abd. Latif Mohmod, Walter Liese & Noroni Haron. Manual on Planting and Utilization of Bamboo in Peninsular Malaysia. FRIM Research Pamphlet 118.
108. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Walter Liese. 1995. Part III. Properties and Utilization of Bamboo. Pp 50-102 in Abd. Razak Othman, Abd. Latif Mohmod, Walter Liese & Norini Haron. Manual on Planting and Utilization of Bamboo in Peninsular Malaysia. FRIM Research Pamphlet 118.
109. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Variation in specific gravity of Bambusa vulgaris. Jurnal Ikhtisar.
110. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Specific gravity and chemical properties of Malaysian rattans. Jurnal Ikhtisar.
111. Abdul Razak Mohd Ali, Abd Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1994. Bambusa heterostachya II: On the Mechanical Characteristics and Proximate Chemical Analysis. Bamboo Journal 12: 74-82.
112. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Roszaini Kadir, Nur Supardi Mohd Nor & Mohd Zin Jusuh. 1994. On the anatomical features and physical properties of Daemonorops angustifolia and Calamus ornatus. Thailand Journal of of Forestry 13(2) July-Dec 1994: 125-134 (as 1995 publication).
113. Abd. Latif Mohmod & L.T. Hong. 1994. Growth and pattern of R&D activities in Malaysia. Paper presented at the International Workshop on R&D Management, Seoul, Korea. 5-19/10/1994. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Korea Industrial Technological Association (KITA).
114. Mohd. Hamami Shaari, Zaidon Ashari & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1992. The efficacy of various fungicides against stain fungus (Curvularia sp) of rattan (Calamus manan). The Malaysian Forester 55(1): 40-53. (as 1996 publication).
115. Abd Latif Mohmod, Khoo, K.C. & Jamaludin Kasim. 1997. Physical Properties, Fibre Morphology and Chemical Constituents of Five Malaysian Rattans. Journal of Tropical Forest Products 2(2): 149-159.
116. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Aminuddin Mohammad. 1995. Priority Areas on Rattan Research and Production. Paper presented at the XXth IUFRO World Congress, Tampere, Finland. 7-12 August 1995.
117. Rahim Sudin, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1995. Bambusa vulgaris for cement-bonded particle boards. Paper presented at the XXth IUFRO World Congress, Tampere, Finland. 7-12 August 1995.
118. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Mechanisation and Technological Upliftment of Rattan Industry. Paper presented at the XXth IUFRO World Congress, Tampere, Finland. 7-12 August 1995.
119. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Chemical diversification of G. scortechinii in Peninsular Malaysia. Paper presented at the XXth IUFRO World Congress, Tampere, Finland. 7-12th August 1995.
120. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1995. Particleboard properties of one- to four-year-old Bambusa vulgaris. Paper presented at the IVth International Bamboo Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 19-22th June 1995.
121. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Physical variation of Bambusa heterostachya and its relationship to technological characteristics. Paper presented at the IVth International Bamboo Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 19-22th June 1995.
123. Abd. Latif Mohmod, 1995. Ceramah Kerjaya Seorang Saintis Muda Negara. 6-7/7/1995. Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. Kementerian Pendidikan/Universiti Pertanian Malaysia.
124. Aminuddin Mohamad and Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1995. Management of Non-wood Forest Resources. International Short Course on Forest Management. 22-28/11/95. UPM, Serdang, Selangor.
125. Abdul Razak Mohd. Ali, Abd. Latif Mohmod, K.C. Khoo and Jamaludin Kasim. 1995. Physical properties, fibre dimensions and proximate chemical analysis of Malaysian rattans. Thai Journal of Forestry 14(1) January-June 1995: 59-70.
126. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abdul Razak Mohd. Ali and Jamaludin Kasim. 1996. Variability in specific gravity, fibre dimensions and chemical compositions of six Malaysian bamboos. Paper presented at at the International Conference on Forest Products, Bangkok, Thailand. December 16-22, 1996.
127. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Othman, Aminuddin Mohammad & Anuar Hj. Mohamad. 1996. Non-timber forest products as industrial resources in Malaysia: Status, problems, prospects and strategies for development. Paper submitted for presentation at the International Conference on Forest Products, Bangkok, Thailand. December 16-22, 1996.
128. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Arshad Omar, Jamaludin Kasim & Mohd. Hamami Shaari. 1996. Chemical Constituents and Physical Properties of Bambusa heterostachya. Thailand Journal of Forestry15(1): 14-25. January-June 1996 (as 1997 publication).
129. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Arshad Omar. 1996. Bamboo in Malaysia: status of current research and utilization . Country report prepared for presentation at the International Training Course on Bamboo Cultivation and Utilization, Fuyang, Zhejiang, P.R. China. 5 - 20th October 1996.
130. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1996. Potensi industri berasaskan rotan di Malaysia. Kertaskerja dibentangkan di Seminar Penggunaan Kayu Getah, Rotan dan Buluh, 21-23 Julai 1996. Seri Malaysia, Kuala Terengganu. 4 ms.
131. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Aminuddin Mohamad. 1996. Priority areas of research and development on the processing and utilization of rattan. Paper presented at the Workshop on Industry and Sustainability, Part A: Pioneer Industries on Sustainable Renewable Resource Use. 22-25 August, 1996. Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
132. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Mohd. Tamizi Mustafa & Abd. Rashid Ab. Malek. 1996. Pembangunan Perusahaan Kecil FRIM- Suatu Perspektif Terhadap Komersialisasi Hasil Penyelidikan dan Pembangunannya (Small Scale Development Unit of FRIM – Perspective on commercialisation of its R&D activities) . Kertaskerja dibentangkan di Seminar Commercialisation of Malaysian R&D. 15-17 Ogos, 1996. Kuala Lumpur. Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Alam Sekitar.
133. Abd. Latif Mohmod and Aminuddin Mohamad. 1996. Non-wood resources and products of Peninsular Malaysia: Management and research considerations. Pp. 121-132 in Proceedings of the The Malaysia-Indonesia Bilateral Meeting of Group D: Research, Training and Extension. Palembang, Sumatera, Indonesia. 26-27th August 1996. FORDA-FRIM.
134. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Aminuddin Mohamad. 1996. Non-wood Forest Resources. Paper presented at The Second International Short Course on Sustainable Tropical Forest Management. UPM, Serdang, Selangor. 4-16 November 1996.
135. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1996. Current status and challenges faced by bamboo processing industries in Malaysia. Paper presented at Malaysia-Indonesia Bilateral Meeting Group B: Joint Seminar on Current Status and Challenges Faced by Forest Industries. Penang, Malaysia. 12 October 1996.
136. Abd. Latif Mohmod, 1996. Pengenalan kepada rotan. 1996. Kertaskerja dibentangkan di Kursus Pengeluaran Produk Rotan dan Buluh FRIM-KADA. FRIM, Kepong. 23 September - 1 Oktober 1996.
137. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Latif Mohmod, Nurulhuda Mohd. Nasir and Jalaludin Haron. 1996. Effects of age, resin and wax content on the properties of particleboard from 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-old Bambusa vulgaris. Journal Tropical Forest Products JTFP 3(2): 178-185..
138. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Industri Rotan - Cabaran di Kurun ke 21 (Rattan Industries - Challenges in 21st Century). Kertas Kerja dibentangkan di Majlis Dialog Perladangan Rotan. Institut Penyelidikan Perhutanan Malaysia. 10 Mac 1997.
139. Jamaludin Kasim, Abd. Latif Mohmod, Nurulhuda Mohd. Nasir & M.A. Sattar. 1996. Influence of age of Bambusa vulgaris on particleboard properties. Bangladesh Journal of Forest Science 445/537/1996).
140. Rahim Sudin, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jamaludin Kasim. 1996. Wood-cement bonded boards from Bambusa vulgaris. Bangladesh Journal of Forest Science 25(1&2):8-14.
141. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Abd. Razak Othman. 1997. Priority Research Areas of Bamboo Production and Utilization in Malaysia - Towards A New Millenium. Paper prepared for presentation at Bamboo Towards 21st Century: An International Bamboo Workshop. 25-28 September 1997. Anji, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China.
142. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Abd. Rashid Ab. Malek & Asari M, A.. 1997. Bamboo Industries in Malaysia - Challenges in the 21st Century. Paper prepared for presentation at Bamboo Towards 21st Century: An International Bamboo Workshop. 25-28 September 1997. Anji, Zhejiang, People’s Republic of China.
143. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Nur Supardi Mohd. Noor. 1997. Cadangan dan Strategi Pembangunan Sumber Industri Hiliran Berasaskan Rotan (Strategy paper for development of rattan resource and industry). Kertas kerja Kabinet/ Parliament Malaysia (Parliament Paper for Prime Minister Department). 21 April 1997.
144. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Abd. Razak Othman & Mustafa Siron. 1997. Projek Perintis Ladang Buluh FRIM/Felda dan Pemprosesan Hiliran Bersepadu Barangan Buluh (Pioneer Project on Bamboo Industry). Kertas kerja Kabinet/Parlimen Malaysia dibentangkan di Unit Perlaksanaan Ekonomi (EPU), Jabatan Perdana Menteri(Parliament Paper for Prime Minister Department). 6 Mei 1997.
145. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Abd. Razak Othman, 1997. Cadangan Strategi Pembangunan Sumber dan Industri Berasaskan Buluh (Strategy paper for development of bamboo resource and industry). Kertas kerja Kabinet/Parlimen Malaysia. 23 Januari 1997.
146. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Industri Rotan Malaysia - Perkembangan dan Cabaran di Kurun ke 21. WASPADA. Mei-Jun 1997.
147. Abd. Latif Mohmod., Jamaludin Kasim & Mohd. Hamami Shaari. 1997. Anatomical features and chemical compositions of Gigantochloa scortechinii, the commonest bamboo species in Peninsular Malaysia. Bamboo Journal 14: 56-66 (February 1997).
148. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Lapuran kursus pra sangkutan modul China bagi pegawai kanan kerajaan (Attachment programme report for Malaysia senior executive in China). INTAN, Bukit Kiara, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur (26-29 Mei 1997); Universiti Tsinghua, Beijing, China (31 Mei - 13 Jun 1997).
149. Nur Supardi Mohd. Nor & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Dialog Perladangan Rotan (Dialog on rattan plantation). FRIM in Focus 2(2): 7-8. June 1997. Newsletter of the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia.
150. Jamaludin Kasim, Abdul Jalil Ahmad, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Jalaludin Harun. 1997. Properties of urea- and cement-bonded particleboards from 3 -year-old bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii). Journal Tropical Forest Products.
151. Abd. Razak Osman, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Norini Haron. 1997. Analysis on planting and utilization of bamboo. FRIM Report.
152. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Asari Mohd. Amin. 1997. Potensi hasil hutan bukan kayu sebagai bahan perindustrian (Prospects of non-wood forest products as industrial resources). Kertas kerja dibentangkan di Bengkel Usahawan-usahawan Orang Asli Semenanjung (Aborigines Entrepreneurs Workshop). Pulau Langkawi, Kedah. 26-29 Ogos 1997. 17 ms.
153. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Improvement of Handicraft workshop for the Blind in Tuaran, Sabah. Working paper submitted to the Sabah Society for the Blinds at Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
154. Abdul Razak Mohd. Ali & Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Non-wood forest resources and products: Management and research considerations. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Non-wood Forest Products. October 10-14, 1997. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang, Selangor.
155. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Rattan Industry: Past, present and future. Paper presented at the International Workshop on Sustainable Management of Non-wood Forest Products. October 10-14, 1997. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Serdang, Selangor.
156. Abd. Razak Othman, Abd. Latif Mohmod & Norini Haron. 1997. Bamboo Production and Utilization: Considerations as an alternative to timber. CFFPR. October 2-4, 1997. Forest Research Institute Malaysia.
157. Abd. Latif Mohmod. 1997. Buluh: Prospek Kearah Mendewasakan Industri Pembuatan (Bamboo: Towards Better Manufacturing Industries). Kertas kerja dibentangkan di Sesi Penerangan dan Perbincangan FRIM-JHEOA (Dialogue of FRIM and Aborigines Department) ke Raub dan RPS Betau, Kuala Lipis, Pahang. 4-5 Oktober 1997.
158. Abd. Latif Mohmod, Rosidi Sulaiman dan Ahmad Ebak. 1997. Peranan dan sumbangan masyarakat Orang Asli kearah pembangunan sumber dan industri buluh negara (Function and contribution of Aborigines towards development of bamboo resource and industry). Kertas kerja dibentangkan di Program Percambahan Fikiran Pembangunan Industi Buluh FRIM-JHEOA (Mind Provoking Programme on Bamboo Industry FRIM-Aborigines Department). RPS Betau, Pahang. 1-5 Disember 1997.
159. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Abd. Razak Othman. 1998. Potensi buluh sebagai bahan perindustrian menjelang abad 21 (Bamboo for rural development activities towards 21st century). Dialogue on bamboo industries with Kelantan and Pahang aborigines, and Kuala Lipis District, Pahang and Kelantan. 16-26 March 1998.
160. Jamaludin Kasim & Abd Latif Mohmod. 1998. Properties of urea- and cement-bonded particleboards from three -year-old bamboo (Gigantochloa scortechinii). Journal Tropical Forest Products KH3/98.
161. Abd. Latif Mohmod & Abd Rashid Ab Malek. 1998. Prospek pembangunan dan perkembangan industri berasaskan hasil hutan bukan kayu. Kertas kerja dibentangkan di Seminar Teknologi Industri Pertanian. Pusat Pelaburan Negeri Selangor. 4 Mei 1998.
162. Abd Latif Mohmod.1998. Prospects and challenges of bamboo industries in Malaysia towards the 21st century. Paper prepared for presentation at the VI International Bamboo Workshop and V International Bamboo Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica. 2-6 November 1998.
163. Abd Latif Mohmod & Abd Razak Othman. 1998. Bamboo as an alternative planted and industrial material to timber in Malaysia: yield, production and utilization points of view. Paper prepared for presentation at the VI International Bamboo Workshop and V International Bamboo Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica. 2-6 November 1998.
164. Abd Latif Mohmod & Walter Liese. 1998. Variability in culm characteristics of two bamboo species with age, height and site. Paper prepared for presentation at VI International Bamboo Workshop and V International Bamboo Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica. 2-6 November 1998.
165. Abd Latif Mohmod & Walter Liese. 1998. Influences of age, culm height, site and harvesting month on moisture content levels of two commercial Malaysian bamboos. Paper prepared for presentation at the VI International Bamboo Workshop and V International Bamboo Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica. 2-6 November 1998.
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5. Sharon Ng. 1992. The role of women on the development of bamboo activities. International Bamboo Congress III, Minamata, Japan. 6-11 November 1992.
6. Nur Supardi Md. Noor. Growth and assessment of stem length and yield of manau (Calamus manan). Master of Science. University of Wales. 1993.
7. Jefri bin Jusoh and Azhari Mohamad. The suitability of selected palmwood in comparison to rubberwood (Hevea brasiliensis) and Kempas (Koompasia malaccensis) for flooring. Institut Teknologi Tun Husin Onn. Bachelor of Engineering. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. October 1996.
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APPENDIX 2
LIST OF MACHINES INVENTED
1. Rattan Twisting‚ (MY-107069-A; PI 8901509, 30/10/89) - To twist small diameter cane (5-15 mm) for furniture frames. PATENT GRANTED.
2. Rattan Blank Stamping‚ (PI 9000376, 9/3/90; MY-108513-A (October 1996) - to form rattan/ bamboo waste of 2-25 mm length, 5-45 mm diameter into various shape (triagonal, hexagonal, etc) beneficial for flooring, panelling and table top component making. PATENT GRANTED.
3. Wicker wrapping (MY-103764-A; PI 9111014, 1992), -usable to reduce labur force in weaving the rattan wicker; using small dimater rattan core (2-5 mm). PATENT GRANTED.
4. Method and apparatus for shear parallel to grain test on round bamboo specimens - (MY-105320-A; PI 9100740, 2/5/91). PATENT GRANTED.
5. Workbench for processing rattan pieces‚ - portable device to uniformize the grooving and drilling of furniture components. (MY-107758-A; PI 9100929, 27/5/91). PATENT GRANTED.
6. Bobbin winder‚ -to twist the thread for blind curtain making. (filing).
7. Pneumatic bending‚ - use for forming rattan furniture components for mass production (filing).
8. A Machine for longitudinal Slicing for Long Leaves‚ - use to discard the midrib and thorn of Pandanus leave; and to slice into smaller size usable for weaving mat etc(Patent application: 11/8/93. PI 930071).
9 . Density meter‚ -to determine the density, moisture and age of wild rattan and bamboo. Joint venture project with Technology University of Malaysia (trial run).
10. An Improved Broomhead and a Machine for Weaving the Same‚- use to insert, standardise and weave the nylon thread into coconut midrib broom for heavy duty work (patent application: 11/8/93; PI 930072).
11. Coconut midribs extractor‚ - to separate the midrib of coconut and oil palm leave (patent application: December 1994).
12. 3D metal jig for furniture frame‚ - portable and moveable steel jig for complete diversified design in rattan furniture making (description and filing).
13. Rattan punching device - use in the making of a quarter-, half- and three-quarter moon cutting for assembly of rattan furniture.
14. Semi-mechanical bamboo and mengkuang slicing tools - semi-mechanised system to process bamboo and mengkuang leaves for weaving purposes.
15. Rattan and bamboo carving machine - to copy or duplicate intended carving pattern.
16. Satay stick and skewer polishing machine- harmonized system of polishing bamboo products without giving slivers and splinters scattered all over the working areas.
17. Bamboo knot remover and slicing machine- a combination system for extracting bamboo knot and slicing the culm wall thickness within the same time.
18. Automatic sulphur fumigation chamber for bamboo and rattan products- A specially designed equipment to uniform the colour quality of rattan and bamboo products without releasing the hazardous smoke to the environment.
19. Bertam splitting machine - to split Eugisonna triste frond sytemmatically.
20. Bamboo higo sharpening tool - to sharpen and shave the cutter tool for producing round bamboo products.
21. Pull out and shear box testing equipment - to determine the fluctuation of the vertical loading system and stress pattern for bamboo and rattan as reinforced materials.
22. Bamboo toothpick and skewer puncher - Systemmatic and high precision device to produce uniform dimensions of bamboo products.
23. Rattan and bamboo duplicarver.
24. Portable magnicarver for rattan, bamboo and wood products.
25. Internal diaphargm remover and polisher.
26. Node scrapper machine.
27. Plybamboo rotary machine.
28. Parquetry jig.
29. Bamboo products polishing machine
30. Bamboo splitter
31. Bamboo higo flattener machine
32. Stamping grinder
SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ATTENDED
1. Seminar on Nursery Factory Scheme of Pengkalan Chepa, Pejabat Setia Usaha Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan, Kota Darul Naim, Kota Bharu, Kelantan, 28-30 September, 1987.
2. International Rattan Seminar‚- Chiangmai Hill Hotel, Chiangmai, Thailand, November 12-14, 1987.
3. Seminar On Graduate Special Scheme‚- Institut Tadbiran Awam Negara (INTAN), Bukit Layang, Genting Highland, Pahang- August 18, 1987.
4. Seminar On Small And Medium Size Industries‚- Shangrila Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, March 23-27, 1987. Organized by SIRIM and Government of Hungary.
5. Symposium On Italian Wood Technology-Italian Inst. for Foreign Trade- Holiday Inn City Center, Kuala Lumpur.13- 17/6/1988.
6. International Bamboo Workshop, Cochin, Kerala State, India, November, 1988.
7. International Rattan, Bamboo and Design Workshop- March 1989- Jakarta, Indonesia. FAO/ ASMINDO.
8. Seminar On Promotion Of Innovative Activity And Indigenous Technology- 15-17/8/89, WIPO/ Minds, Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
9. IUFRO XIX Congress, Montreal, Canada, 5-11 August 1990.
10. Oil Palm Trunk and Other Palmwood Utilization Seminar, Kuala Lumpur. 3-5 March 1991.
11. Sericulture Implements Using Bamboo, Pandanus and Other Non-wood. Thailand. ATTC. 14 January - 2 February 1991.
12. ASIATECH 1991. Grand Continental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 12-14 August 1991.
13. IV International Bamboo Workshop, Chiangmai, Thailand. 27- 30 November 1991.
14. National Symposium on Analytical Chemistry
i. Technology University of Malaysia, Skudai, Johor Baharu. September 1989.
ii. Agriculture Uiversity of Malaysia, Serdang. 4-6 September 1990.
iii. University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. 20-23 October 1991
iv. MARA Institute of Technology, Shah Alam. 28-20 October 1992.
15. Rattan (Cane) Seminar, Trichur, Kerala, India - 29-31January 1992.
16. Bamboo Research Programme, 3-17 March 1992. Taiwan.
17. Forum on Entrepreneurial Development: Opportunities for the small and medium scale enterprises in the wood processing industries. The Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Kuala Lumpur. July 28-29 1992.
18. International Bamboo Congress III, Minamata, Japan. 6-11 November 1992. Resource Person.
19. International Symposium on Industrial Use of Bamboo, 6-12 December 1992. Beijing, China.
20. International Workshop on Bamboo Research. Chi-Tou, Taiwan. 24-27 June 1994. Council of Agriculture, The Forest Products Association and Asian Agricultural Technical Service Center, Taiwan, ROC. Resource Person.
21. International Workshop on R&D Management, Seoul, Korea. 5- 19/10/1994. Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Korea Industrial Technological Association (KITA).
22. IVth International Bamboo Congress, Bali, Indonesia, 19-22th June 1995.
23. XXth IUFRO World Congress, Tampere, Finland. 7-12th August 1995.
24. Malaysia-Indonesia Bilateral Meeting of Group D: Research, Training and Extension. Palembang, Sumatera. 26-27 August 1996. Resource Person.
25. Malaysia-Indonesia Bilateral Meeting of Group B and 9th Senior Officials Meeting. Penang. 14-19 October 1996. Resource Person.
26. International Short Course on Sustainable Tropical Forest Management. 22-28 November 1995. Serdang, Selangor. Resource Person.
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International Short Course on Sustainable Tropical Forest Management. 7 November 1996. Serdang, Selangor. Resource Person.
28. International Conference on Forest Products, Bangkok, Thailand. December 16-22, 1996. Resource Person.
29. Ivth National Oil Palm Trunk Utilization Seminar, Dynasty Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 29 April - 1st May 1997.
30. Partnering to commercialize research. 19-23 May 1997. FRIM.
31. Private sector attachment and training programme for senior Malaysian public sector executives: China Module. INTAN, Bukit Kiara, Damansara, Kuala Lumpur (26-29 May 1997); Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (30 May -14 June 1997).