KUALA LUMPUR: It is uncommon for Malaysia – a nation that produces meals – to expertise meals shortages, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
The Sarawak Premier stated that Malaysia is wealthy with land which ought to be developed and geared up with the most recent know-how to produce sufficient meals.
“Malaysia is at the moment experiencing spillover results of present geopolitical tensions, which have resulted in inflation and meals shortages.
“In Sarawak, now we have brainstormed to mannequin some developed international locations similar to China and even Thailand to modernise agriculture,” he stated on the launch of Kenyalang Biris Rice and Carus Creamy White Pepper together with the soft-launching of Sarawak Agrofest 2022 and Nyamai Sarawak Gastronomy Festival 2022.
He added that utilizing know-how would allow Sarawak to be a major meals producer and subsequently cut back meals imports and curb rising foodstuff costs.
“Once we’re the principle producer, we are going to be able to exporting meals which in flip will strengthen our foreign money,” he stated.
Abang Johari beforehand introduced that Sarawak aimed to be a web meals exporter by 2030.
He stated Sarawak would open up 1,000 acres of land for agriculture functions and equip them with the most recent 5G know-how.
He stated that at the moment, Sarawak is exporting tilapia fish to Singapore and that the state authorities was additionally occupied with bettering horticulture because the Borneo forest is wealthy with flora.
