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The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia looks to Thailand, Japan for year-round fruit production
KLANG: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) is turning to Thailand and Japan as models for research to enable year-round production of seasonal fruits in Malaysia. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu highlighted ongoing efforts by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) to develop new seed varieties. 'We are carrying out R\&D, especially by DOA and MARDI, to produce new seeds and so on. The MARDI durian, for example, was produced recently in Kuala Kangsar. Delicious. High quality,' he said during the launch of the National Campaign to Eat More Local Fruits and Vegetables. The event also marked the closing of FAMA Fest 2025 in Selangor. Mohamad stressed the government's commitment to promoting local fruits, including a mandate for official functions to serve only Malaysian-grown produce. 'During my visit to Thailand as the Minister of Defence, I was served food based on local fruits and vegetables throughout my time there. The same goes for Japan, almost 100 per cent local,' he added. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli reported strong results from FAMA Fest, with sales exceeding RM800,000 from 50 entrepreneurs and over 40,000 visitors. Since 2017, the event has driven economic growth for agri-entrepreneurs, with 2024 figures reaching RM8.8 million nationwide. – Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia To Refer To Thailand, Japan To Produce Local Fruits Year- Round
KLANG, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has made Thailand and Japan its reference in carrying out research and development (R&D) on seasonal fruits for year-round production. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the efforts carried out by the Department of Agriculture (DOA) and the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) are in line with the objectives of the Campaign to Eat More Local Fruits and Vegetables. "We are carrying out R&D, especially by DOA and MARDI, to produce new seeds and so on. The MARDI durian, for example, was produced recently in Kuala Kangsar. Delicious. High quality," he said. Mohamad said this in his speech when launching the National Campaign to Eat More Local Fruits and Vegetables and the closing of the 4-day FAMA Fest 2025 @ Selangor at a shopping mall here today. Meanwhile, Mohamad said the KPKM is very serious in its efforts to raise the popularity of local fruits among Malaysians. He added that the government has also decided that official government functions must be served with local fruits and that it is a symbol of support for local farmers' production and to uphold its own products. "During my visit to Thailand as the Minister of Defence, I was served food based on local fruits and vegetables throughout my time there. The same goes for Japan, almost 100 per cent local," he said. At the same time, Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli said the FAMA Fest achieved its target when it recorded a sales value of more than RM800,000 through the participation of 50 local entrepreneurs and attracted more than 40,000 visitors. He said that since its introduction in 2017, FAMA Fest has been a catalyst for the economic growth of agri-entrepreneurs with the achievement in 2024 recording more than 492,000 visitors involving 949 entrepreneurs with total sales reaching RM8.8 million nationwide.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
FAMA Fest 2025@Perak Targets RM3 Mln In Sales
REGION - NORTHERN > NEWS GOPENG, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) is targeting sales worth RM3 million during the FAMA Fest 2025@Perak event from May 29 to June 2 at the Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) here. Its Perak director, Azleena Zainal Abidin said the programme which is among the biggest agro-food festivals in Perak hopes to attract 150,000 visitors from various backgrounds. 'This is the seventh time we are organising FAMA Fest. Last year, the sales value for the festival amounted to RM2.67 million, with an attendance of around 120,000 visitors. bootstrap slideshow "The targeted sales value for this year can also be achieved based on several promotions and special offers involving the sale of food products, agriculture, business matching and so on," she said when met by Bernama here today. This edition of FAMA Fest will combine the cooperation of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), State Agriculture Department, State Fisheries Department, State Department of Veterinary Services, Farmers' Organisation Authority (LPP), Perak Agricultural Development Corporation (Perak SADC) and others. Azleena said the programme to be officiated by Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad on June 1 will involve the participation of 120 entrepreneurs from the state. 'Among FAMA Fest's main attractions this time around are 400 types of unique food such as Rendang Tok Mak Nik, Miker Pizza, Laksa Buyong, Nasi Kambing Perap, Roti John Cheese and others from the various states,' she said. She said her team is also collaborating with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living to implement the Agro MADANI Sales and Rahmah Sales, which offer discounts of up to 30 per cent on selected products. "FAMA will also hold promotions for the sale of local fresh produce such as MD2 pineapples, corn, golden melons, strawberries, Chokanan mangoes, pomelos, starfruit and so on," she also said.
