THE Regency of Pelalawan is the area with the highest per capita income in the province of Riau. A GDP of Rp24,474,670 in 2004 and a 220,836 population provides Pelalawan with a high economic potential, according to a survey on the investment competitiveness of regencies and municipalities in the country, conducted by KPPOD. In fact, rated A in economic potential, B for the quality of its work force, and B for its security, Pelalawan is listed as