FOR 45 years, palm oil has been the engine of IOI Corp Bhd

’s growth. Now, Datuk Lee Yeow Chor wants to ensure the group’s future does not depend on a single commodity.

The group is putting its land, plantation waste and downstream expertise to work in new ventures spanning solar energy, biomass, coconut and higher-value ingredients, the chief executive officer tells StarBiz 7 in a rare media interview.