After removing cortex, rachis, and leaflets from the pith,
which is probably the most labor-intensive operation in sago
palm processing, starch has to be extracted from the pith.
The non-pith parts of the sago palm trunk are utilized in a
variety of ways (4, 5): as an excellent building material for
local and urban houses, sheds, or other buildings; as a resource
for cornposting (biofertiliser); as a resource for gasification
and energy production; and as an animal feed.