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The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor leads Malaysia's agriculture with RM27.2 billion sales in 2023
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has solidified its status as Malaysia's agricultural leader after recording RM27.2 billion in sector sales last year, the highest nationwide. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip attributed the success to strong sub-sector performances: crops (RM20.9 billion), livestock (RM4.7 billion), aquaculture (RM1 billion), and fisheries (RM7 million). The figures stem from the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) 2024 Agricultural Census interim findings. Zahari credited Johor's achievement to strategic planning, federal-state collaboration, and robust private-sector involvement. He spoke after chairing the Johor State Food Security Working Committee meeting at the Dato' Jaafar Muhammad Building. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) allocated RM23.4 million to support high-impact agricultural programs, further boosting the sector. Zahari emphasized Johor's proactive measures to integrate farmers into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) development. Workshops and engagement sessions are underway to safeguard agricultural entrepreneurs' interests while aligning them with long-term state growth. Key initiatives include modern farming projects like *vertical farming* through local-Singaporean partnerships. Zahari noted, *'We are studying how the government can protect those involved in agriculture and food security, ensuring they benefit from JS-SEZ opportunities.'* Incentives for food security investors in southern Johor are also being drafted.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Johor leads Malaysia's agriculture with RM27.2 billion sales
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor has solidified its status as Malaysia's agricultural leader after recording RM27.2 billion in sector sales last year, the highest nationwide. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip attributed the success to strong sub-sector performances: crops (RM20.9 billion), livestock (RM4.7 billion), aquaculture (RM1 billion), and fisheries (RM7 million). The figures stem from the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) 2024 Agricultural Census interim findings. Zahari credited Johor's achievement to strategic planning, federal-state collaboration, and robust private-sector involvement. He spoke after chairing the Johor State Food Security Working Committee meeting at the Dato' Jaafar Muhammad Building. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) allocated RM23.4 million to support high-impact agricultural programs, further boosting the sector. Zahari emphasized Johor's proactive measures to integrate farmers into the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) development. Workshops and engagement sessions are underway to safeguard agricultural entrepreneurs' interests while aligning them with long-term state growth. Key initiatives include modern farming projects like *vertical farming* through local-Singaporean partnerships. Zahari noted, *'We are studying how the government can protect those involved in agriculture and food security, ensuring they benefit from JS-SEZ opportunities.'* Incentives for food security investors in southern Johor are also being drafted.
New Straits Times
29-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
DOSM agricultural census identifies kenaf, Napier grass, seaweed as high-potential crops
SERDANG: The 2024 Agricultural Census findings indicate potential in cultivating new crops such as kenaf, Napier grass and seaweed, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. He said the findings also show that kenaf recorded a planting area of 1,497ha with an output of 9,916.1 tonnes, while Napier grass recorded an area of 1,387.7ha and an output of 35,687 tonnes. "These industries possess a great potential in terms of value addition, exports, and the production of downstream products, where the supply chain needs to be strengthened to drive the growth of this segment," he said in a statement issued in conjunction with the launch of the 2024 Interim Agricultural Census report today. He said the plantation industry such as coffee, coconut, and cocoa, has also shown a decline in terms of land area, productivity, and the number of active entrepreneurs. However, the industry still holds significant strategic value and can be revitalised through modern, planned and integrated approaches. For example, local coffee varieties still attract international attention due to the global demand for high-quality coffee. Cocoa, which previously was among the country's main exports, now plays only a small role in the agricultural sector's contribution to the economy. "For the coconut industry, although it is no more considered competitive, its potential in producing value-added products cannot be overlooked. "The recovery of this industry can be achieved through mechanisation and modernisation of farms to change the perception that coconuts are a traditional crop to a profitable one," he said. Besides community crops, fruits and vegetables, the agricultural census also includes industrial crops, cash crops, and herbs classified under other agricultural activities. For the capture fisheries sector, Mohd Uzir said it is one of the main sectors in Malaysia's fisheries industry that contributes to domestic fish supply as well as exports abroad. "Kedah and Penang are the main states for capture fisheries on the northwest coast, with high fish landing numbers, known for deep-sea fishing as well as landings of pelagic fish such as kembung (mackerel), selar (scad) and tongkol (skipjack)," he said. He said that overall, the census also showed that the total number of individual agricultural holdings consisted of 753,139 men (74.7 per cent), while 255,690 (25.3 per cent) were women. As the next step, Mohd Uzir said a consultation session will be organised with various stakeholders to discuss the census findings "This session will serve as a platform to discuss related agricultural issues, including food security, and it is hoped that all parties can fully utilise agricultural statistics in decision-making and contribute to the sustainable and competitive growth of the agricultural sector," he added. – Bernama
Barnama
29-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
DOSM 2024 Agricultural Census Identifies Kenaf, Napier Grass, Seaweed As High-potential Crops
SERDANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Agricultural Census findings indicate potential in cultivating new crops such as kenaf, Napier grass and seaweed, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Mohd Uzir said the findings also show that kenaf recorded a planting area of 1,497.0 hectares (ha) with an output of 9,916.1 tonnes, while Napier grass recorded an area of 1,387.7 ha and an output of 35,687 tonnes. 'These industries possess a great potential in terms of value addition, exports, and the production of downstream products, where the supply chain needs to be strengthened to drive the growth of this segment," he said in a statement issued in conjunction with the launch of the 2024 Interim Agricultural Census report today. He said the plantation industry such as coffee, coconut, and cocoa, has also shown a decline in terms of land area, productivity, and the number of active entrepreneurs. However, the industry still holds significant strategic value and can be revitalised through modern, planned and integrated approaches. For example, local coffee varieties still attract international attention due to the global demand for high-quality coffee. Cocoa, which previously was among the country's main exports, now plays only a small role in the agricultural sector's contribution to the economy. 'For the coconut industry, although it is no more considered competitive, its potential in producing value-added products cannot be overlooked. The recovery of this industry can be achieved through mechanisation and modernisation of farms to change the perception that coconuts are a traditional crop to a profitable one," he said. Besides community crops, fruits and vegetables, the agricultural census also includes industrial crops, cash crops, and herbs classified under other agricultural activities. For the capture fisheries sector, Mohd Uzir said it is one of the main sectors in Malaysia's fisheries industry that contributes to domestic fish supply as well as exports abroad.
The Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Kenaf, Napier grass, seaweed named high-potential crops by DOSM
SERDANG: The 2024 Agricultural Census findings indicate potential in cultivating new crops such as kenaf, Napier grass and seaweed, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Mohd Uzir said the findings also show that kenaf recorded a planting area of 1,497.0 hectares (ha) with an output of 9,916.1 tonnes, while Napier grass recorded an area of 1,387.7 ha and an output of 35,687 tonnes. 'These industries possess a great potential in terms of value addition, exports, and the production of downstream products, where the supply chain needs to be strengthened to drive the growth of this segment,' he said in a statement issued in conjunction with the launch of the 2024 Interim Agricultural Census report today. He said the plantation industry such as coffee, coconut, and cocoa, has also shown a decline in terms of land area, productivity, and the number of active entrepreneurs. However, the industry still holds significant strategic value and can be revitalised through modern, planned and integrated approaches. For example, local coffee varieties still attract international attention due to the global demand for high-quality coffee. Cocoa, which previously was among the country's main exports, now plays only a small role in the agricultural sector's contribution to the economy. 'For the coconut industry, although it is no more considered competitive, its potential in producing value-added products cannot be overlooked. The recovery of this industry can be achieved through mechanisation and modernisation of farms to change the perception that coconuts are a traditional crop to a profitable one,' he said. Besides community crops, fruits and vegetables, the agricultural census also includes industrial crops, cash crops, and herbs classified under other agricultural activities. For the capture fisheries sector, Mohd Uzir said it is one of the main sectors in Malaysia's fisheries industry that contributes to domestic fish supply as well as exports abroad. 'Kedah and Penang are the main states for capture fisheries on the northwest coast, with high fish landing numbers, known for deep-sea fishing as well as landings of pelagic fish such as kembung (mackerel), selar (scad) and tongkol (skipjack),' he said. He said that overall, the census also showed that the total number of individual agricultural holdings consisted of 753,139 men (74.7 per cent), while 255,690 (25.3 per cent) were women. As the next step, Mohd Uzir said a consultation session will be organised with various stakeholders to discuss the census findings 'This session will serve as a platform to discuss related agricultural issues, including food security, and it is hoped that all parties can fully utilise agricultural statistics in decision-making and contribute to the sustainable and competitive growth of the agricultural sector,' he added.
