Minister Mohamad Sabu
PADIBERAS Nasional Bhd (Bernas) has expanded its Large-Scale Smart Paddy Field (Smart SBB) Ala Sekinchan programme to Kg Kesapang Tengah, Kota Belud, covering 175 hectares.
This initiative aims to enhance Malaysia’s food security by optimizing land use and adopting best agricultural practices. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu highlighted the program’s success in increasing paddy yields and boosting local rice production.
Bernas has provided farmers with nine state-of-the-art machines and advanced agricultural equipment worth RM1 million. The program, benefiting 81 farmers in Kota Belud and over 735 farmers nationwide, has significantly increased crop yields and farmers’ incomes.
“The remarkable success of the Smart SBB Ala Sekinchan Bernas programme is pivotal in achieving Sabah’s local rice production goals, signifying the commitment of the Ministry.
“It ensures the safety and security of the country’s food supply, especially in the rice sub-sector, to always be sufficient and sustainable,” Mohamad Sabu said in a statement.
Malaysian businesses prepare for US-Iran tensions by strengthening risk strategies to ensure stability amid potential…
The US will impose 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor…
KIPREIT posts record FY26, strong outlook with Setapak Central acquisition, AEIs, and rental reversions supporting…
Analysts expect cautious trading in KLCI today due to Wall Street declines, new tariffs, and…
Rystad warns oil prices hinge on resilience of flows, with escalation risks tightening markets and…
PETRONAS-Eni joint venture Searah has secured a US$6 billion syndicated revolving credit facility to accelerate…
This website uses cookies.
