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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.
The Star
10-06-2025
- The Star
Three more Gerik crash victims laid to rest
JERTIH: Three more Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak on Monday (June 9) were laid to rest early on Tuesday (June 10). The remains of Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, were buried at the Kampung Kerandang Cemetery here at 4.10am. Around 100 people, including family members, friends, villagers, and Jabi state assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim-who is also the Terengganu State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman-were present to pay their final respects. Meanwhile, the remains of Fakhrul Arif Rosdi, 20, and Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, were buried at the Kampung Pasir Akar Muslim Cemetery and the Kampung Gong Penaga Muslim Cemetery, respectively, at about 4.30am. Earlier, funeral prayers for Fatin Nasrien, Fakhrul Arif, and Sufea Adela, along with 10 other UPSI students, were held at Masjid Hadhari here after the bodies arrived from the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Perak, at 2.55am. It is understood that another eight bodies will also be buried early this morning. Meanwhile, the bodies of Nurul Fatihah Abu Setaman, 22, and Nurul Izyanti Muhamad Azhar, 21, are scheduled to be buried around 9am on Tuesday at the Kampung Gong Duek Cemetery and the cemetery at Jalan Hospital Jerteh, respectively. The remains of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim were laid to rest earlier. Wan Nur Suhaila was buried at the Kampung Amer Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Raja, Besut, at 11.37 pm last night, while Muhammad Adib was buried at the Kampung Pasir Badak Islamic Cemetery in Hulu Besut at 12.15am. Both bodies were brought from Gerik Hospital. In the crash that occurred between 12.30am and 1am, 15 UPSI students were killed when a chartered bus travelling from Jertih to Tanjung Malim overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the JRTB near Tasik Banding. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Alza.- Bernama
The Sun
10-06-2025
- The Sun
Gerik Crash: Three more victims laid to rest
JERTIH: Three more Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak, on Monday were laid to rest early today. The remains of Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, were buried at the Kampung Kerandang Cemetery here at 4.10 am. Around 100 people, including family members, friends, villagers, and Jabi state assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim—who is also the Terengganu State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman—were present to pay their final respects. Meanwhile, the remains of Fakhrul Arif Rosdi, 20, and Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, were buried at the Kampung Pasir Akar Muslim Cemetery and the Kampung Gong Penaga Muslim Cemetery, respectively, at about 4.30 am. Earlier, funeral prayers for Fatin Nasrien, Fakhrul Arif, and Sufea Adela, along with 10 other UPSI students, were held at Masjid Hadhari here after the bodies arrived from the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Perak, at 2.55 am. It is understood that another eight bodies will also be buried early this morning. Meanwhile, the bodies of Nurul Fatihah Abu Setaman, 22, and Nurul Izyanti Muhamad Azhar, 21, are scheduled to be buried around 9 am today at the Kampung Gong Duek Cemetery and the cemetery at Jalan Hospital Jerteh, respectively. The remains of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim were laid to rest earlier. Wan Nur Suhaila was buried at the Kampung Amer Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Raja, Besut, at 11.37 pm last night, while Muhammad Adib was buried at the Kampung Pasir Badak Islamic Cemetery in Hulu Besut at 12.15 am. Both bodies were brought from Gerik Hospital. In the crash that occurred between 12.30 am and 1 am, 15 UPSI students were killed when a chartered bus travelling from Jertih to Tanjung Malim overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the JRTB near Tasik Banding. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Alza.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Five more UPSI students laid to rest
JERTIH: Three more Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak, on Monday were laid to rest early today. The remains of Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, were buried at Kampung Kerandang Cemetery here at 4.10am. Around 100 people, including family members, friends, villagers, and Jabi member of parliament Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim—who is also the Terengganu State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security, and Commodities Committee chairman—were present to pay their final respects. Meanwhile, the remains of Fakhrul Arif Rosdi, 20, and Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, were buried at Kampung Pasir Akar Muslim Cemetery and Kampung Gong Penaga Muslim Cemetery, respectively, at about 4.30am. Earlier, funeral prayers for Fatin Nasrien, Fakhrul Arif, and Sufea Adela, along with 10 other UPSI students, were held at Masjid Hadhari here after the bodies arrived from Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, Perak, at 2.55am. It is understood that another eight bodies will also be buried early this morning. Meanwhile, the bodies of Nurul Fatihah Abu Setaman, 22, and Nurul Izyanti Muhamad Azhar, 21, are scheduled to be buried later today at Kampung Gong Duek Cemetery and the cemetery at Jalan Hospital Jerteh, respectively. The remains of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim were laid to rest earlier. Wan Nur Suhaila was buried at Kampung Amir Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Raja, Besut, while Muhammad Adib was buried at Kampung Pasir Badak Islamic Cemetery in Hulu Besut at 12.15am. Both bodies were brought from Gerik Hospital. In the crash that occurred between 12.30am and 1.10 am on Monday, 15 UPSI students were killed when a chartered bus travelling from Jertih to Tanjung Malim overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the JRTB near Tasik Banding. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and his assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the Alza. - BERNAMA
