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Daily Express
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- Business
- Daily Express
Stepping up Sabah's chicken output
Published on: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Published on: Sat, Jun 28, 2025 By: Garry Lewis Text Size: Jeffrey (second, left) in a group photo at the event. TAMBUNAN: Broiler chicken farming has been elevated as a key pillar of Sabah's Agricultural Revolution, in line with efforts to ensure food security and boost rural incomes. Deputy Chief Minister cum State Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan said this initiative represents one of the State Government's primary strategies to make Sabah Malaysia's largest broiler producer. 'The government, through my ministry, is currently implementing the Agricultural Revolution initiative to strengthen the rural economy. One of our main focuses is increasing broiler production,' Jeffrey said after launching the Broiler Farming Course attended by some 200 participants from rural areas. The programme was organised by a private farming company in collaboration with the Sabah Veterinary Services Department here. Jeffrey said the course, conducted with cooperation from the Department of Veterinary Services and private sector partners, aims to provide systematic training to participants to make chicken production more organised and productive, including technical assistance for coop preparation and chick supply. He encouraged youths and agricultural entrepreneurs to participate in this sector to ensure broiler farming can be developed intensively on a commercial scale. 'With continued support from relevant agencies, I am confident that broiler farming can become the main driver of Sabah's food security and contribute to the state's rural economic development,' he said. At the same ceremony, Jeffrey presented RM10,000 in financial assistance to the Tambunan District School Sports Council, which will host the State-level School Sports Council Championship on June 29. The State Government remains committed to strengthening the agricultural sector through various assistance programmes and training initiatives, aiming for Sabah to achieve its target of becoming the nation's primary broiler production hub in the future. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
2 hours ago
- The Star
Woman loses RM60,000 to ‘clear dad's name' scam
JERTIH: A woman lost RM60,000 after being tricked by a scammer posing as a police officer. Besut district police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad @ Abu said the 19-year-old unemployed woman answered a phone call asking for her father on Thursday from an individual who introduced himself as a representative from the Touch 'n Go headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. 'The individual claimed that the victim's father had a RM25,000 summons related to a Touch 'n Go account. The call was then supposedly connected to the Perak police contingent headquarters, where she spoke to a police officer. 'The victim was further shocked when he told her that a bank account opened in her father's name was involved in a money laundering and drug case,' he said yesterday. In a Bernama report, Supt Azamuddin said the suspect asked the victim to pay RM60,000 if she wants to clear her father's name. As she was afraid, she sold her retired mother's jewellery to raise money.
Barnama
2 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Jualan Rahmah Offers Youth Lifeline Amid Rising Living Costs
KUCHING, June 28 (Bernama) -- The Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme serves as a key initiative that not only brings government services closer to the people but also helps young people manage their expenses in dealing with the rising cost of living. Media practitioner Asyraf Halim, 34, said living alone as a single man gave him more reason to pay closer attention to promotions on essential items. 'Since I started working and living on my own, I've learnt to manage my finances. The Jualan Rahmah programme has, in some ways, helped me to spend more prudently. 'Prices here are much lower than those at shopping malls and that's helped me save some money this month,' he told Bernama when met at the Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme held in conjunction with the Maal Hijrah Festival 2025 at the Sarawak State Mosque compound here today. The festival was organised by the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LKMNS), while the Jualan Rahmah MADANI programme was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN). Sharing the same view was Ismasuzilla Bahari, 28, from Telaga Air, who said the lower prices offered made it easier for her to manage her spending and save for emergencies. 'The Jualan Rahmah programme helps me save a lot on essential items for my family. 'I used to spend about RM1,000 a month on wet and dry goods for the five of us. Now, with the Jualan Rahmah, I manage to save around RM300 to RM400 every month,' said the LKMNS staff member, who lives with her parents. Meanwhile, Zulhilmi Alet, 31, an assistant officer at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, said he regularly checked the Jualan Rahmah MADANI schedule, especially in Kuching, to purchase essential goods.
The Sun
2 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Perhentian Island cleanup nets 70kg trash
BESUT: Driven by a shared commitment to protect marine ecosystems in Malaysia, employee volunteers from Yayasan Sime Darby's (YSD) donor companies took part in a conservation event at Perhentian Island. Organised by YSD as part of its annual environmental volunteerism programme, the initiative was aimed at encouraging active participation in conservation work. The programme led to the construction of five coral blocks, along with the removal of about 70kg of trash from Teluk Keke Beach and 14.5kg of litter from the reefs at D'Lagoon. In an exclusive interview with theSun, YSD CEO Dr Yatela Zainal Abidin said this year, a special initiative was organised in which employee volunteers from Sime Darby Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad and Sime Darby Property Berhad took part in turtle, coral and seagrass conservation efforts. 'This programme is part of YSD's ongoing environmental volunteerism initiative, which allocates about RM300,000 annually to support employee volunteerism in conservation efforts.' Yatela said this was YSD's second marine conservation effort, with the first held at Tioman Island. She expressed hope that this type of initiative would continue yearly and inspire other organisations to support similar efforts. 'You can't change your lifestyle without understanding the impact. But once you do, you feel empowered to make better choices.' Yatela said YSD partnered with Fuze Ecoteer for two days of cleanups and marine conservation activities and many volunteers had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the urgency to protect oceans. Diver volunteer Rabiyatul Adawiyah Mohd Shamsuddin, 37, described the campaign site as beautiful. But like most dive sites today, it showed signs of stress. 'There were areas with damaged corals, and a diver who visited the site last year noted that it had visibly deteriorated since his last trip, which is quite concerning. 'Most of the waste we found were plastic, bottles, wrappers and straws. There were also fishing-related items such as buoys, as well as footwear, glass bottles, fabric and cigarette butts.' She said as a diver, she loves the underwater world and seeing the immediate impact of their efforts, including the process of separating and recording debris gives her a sense of purpose. 'It also makes us more aware of how our everyday actions could harm marine life, which in the end, comes back to affect us.' Rabiyatul said awareness of ocean pollution in Malaysia is still lacking, especially on issues such as littering and the harmful habit of feeding marine animals. 'I hope to see more initiatives in schools, tourist areas and local communities to shift mindsets and habits such as introducing marine-focused clubs and making Marine Week an annual event (in Malaysia). 'Even small efforts could make a difference. Our lives and even the national economy are tied to the health of our oceans, so it deserves far more attention.' Lai Yu Hung, 27, said the event was an eye-opening experience that changed his perception of beach pollution. 'The ocean produces a large portion of the oxygen we breathe, yet awareness remains low. If no one takes action, it would only get worse. So, I took the first step.' Lai said he was shocked by some of the items collected during the cleanup, including an old television and large plastic barrels buried in the sand. 'Our coral reefs are deteriorating. Even small actions such as feeding fish with bread could trigger a chain reaction. 'The fish can't digest the bread, so they stop feeding on the microorganisms that live on coral. When the coral dies, the ecosystem collapses and eventually, it affects all of us. The ocean takes care of us, we need to take care of it too.'
The Sun
2 hours ago
- General
- The Sun
Yayasan Sime Darby leads marine cleanup at Perhentian
BESUT: Driven by a shared commitment to protect marine ecosystems in Malaysia, employee volunteers from Yayasan Sime Darby's (YSD) donor companies took part in a conservation event at Perhentian Island. Organised by YSD as part of its annual environmental volunteerism programme, the initiative was aimed at encouraging active participation in conservation work. The programme led to the construction of five coral blocks, along with the removal of about 70kg of trash from Teluk Keke Beach and 14.5kg of litter from the reefs at D'Lagoon. In an exclusive interview with theSun, YSD CEO Dr Yatela Zainal Abidin said this year, a special initiative was organised in which employee volunteers from Sime Darby Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad and Sime Darby Property Berhad took part in turtle, coral and seagrass conservation efforts. 'This programme is part of YSD's ongoing environmental volunteerism initiative, which allocates about RM300,000 annually to support employee volunteerism in conservation efforts.' Yatela said this was YSD's second marine conservation effort, with the first held at Tioman Island. She expressed hope that this type of initiative would continue yearly and inspire other organisations to support similar efforts. 'You can't change your lifestyle without understanding the impact. But once you do, you feel empowered to make better choices.' Yatela said YSD partnered with Fuze Ecoteer for two days of cleanups and marine conservation activities and many volunteers had the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the urgency to protect oceans. Diver volunteer Rabiyatul Adawiyah Mohd Shamsuddin, 37, described the campaign site as beautiful. But like most dive sites today, it showed signs of stress. 'There were areas with damaged corals, and a diver who visited the site last year noted that it had visibly deteriorated since his last trip, which is quite concerning. 'Most of the waste we found were plastic, bottles, wrappers and straws. There were also fishing-related items such as buoys, as well as footwear, glass bottles, fabric and cigarette butts.' She said as a diver, she loves the underwater world and seeing the immediate impact of their efforts, including the process of separating and recording debris gives her a sense of purpose. 'It also makes us more aware of how our everyday actions could harm marine life, which in the end, comes back to affect us.' Rabiyatul said awareness of ocean pollution in Malaysia is still lacking, especially on issues such as littering and the harmful habit of feeding marine animals. 'I hope to see more initiatives in schools, tourist areas and local communities to shift mindsets and habits such as introducing marine-focused clubs and making Marine Week an annual event (in Malaysia). 'Even small efforts could make a difference. Our lives and even the national economy are tied to the health of our oceans, so it deserves far more attention.' Lai Yu Hung, 27, said the event was an eye-opening experience that changed his perception of beach pollution. 'The ocean produces a large portion of the oxygen we breathe, yet awareness remains low. If no one takes action, it would only get worse. So, I took the first step.' Lai said he was shocked by some of the items collected during the cleanup, including an old television and large plastic barrels buried in the sand. 'Our coral reefs are deteriorating. Even small actions such as feeding fish with bread could trigger a chain reaction. 'The fish can't digest the bread, so they stop feeding on the microorganisms that live on coral. When the coral dies, the ecosystem collapses and eventually, it affects all of us. The ocean takes care of us, we need to take care of it too.'
