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Daily Express
a day ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Youths urged to seize on juicy opportunity to develop pineapple industry: LPNM
Published on: Friday, June 27, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: For illustrative purposes only. JOHOR BAHRU: Youths are urged to seize the golden opportunity to venture into the growing pineapple industry and become a key contributor to the country's agri-food sector. Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said youth participation could inject fresh ideas to advance the industry and sector to greater heights. "Youth involvement can generate lucrative income for themselves and inject new ideas to elevate this industry, especially in adapting technology including the Internet of Things (IoT), mechanisation and modern approaches," he said at the 2025 Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration here today. Also present at the event was Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Sheikh Umar also reiterated LPNM's aspiration to target an income of RM10,000 for farmers under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). He said that according to unofficial data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the pineapple industry this year is projected to yield returns of up to RM8,000 per farmer. Regarding today's programme, he shared that the Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration themed 'Our Pineapple, Our Pride' today was being held for the first time to coincide with World Pineapple Day, observed annually on June 27. He said the event aims to celebrate pineapple farmers and industry players as well as commemorate the board's existence since 1957. Therefore, he hoped that the celebration would further energise the agri-food sector which contributes to the national economy. "This tropical fruit is certainly not a staple food but it can contribute to the balance of trade of the country's food sector which currently shows imports exceeding exports," he said, stating that the event will be held biennially. * 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 Sun
a day ago
- Business
- The Sun
Youths urged to tap into Malaysia's booming pineapple industry
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is encouraging young entrepreneurs to explore the thriving pineapple industry, which promises substantial economic returns and innovation opportunities. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali highlighted the sector's potential for youth engagement, emphasising the role of technology and fresh perspectives in driving growth. 'Youth involvement can generate lucrative income and introduce modern approaches like IoT and mechanisation,' he said during the 2025 Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration. The event, themed 'Our Pineapple, Our Pride,' marked its inaugural edition, aligning with World Pineapple Day on June 27. Sheikh Umar noted that the celebration honours pineapple farmers and industry players while commemorating LPNM's legacy since 1957. He also revealed unofficial projections from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), estimating earnings of up to RM8,000 per farmer this year. LPNM aims to raise this to RM10,000 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu attended the event, reinforcing the government's support for agri-food development. Sheikh Umar stressed that while pineapples are not a staple food, they significantly impact Malaysia's trade balance. The biennial event seeks to invigorate the sector, addressing the current trade deficit in food imports versus exports.
Barnama
a day ago
- Business
- Barnama
Youths Urged To Seize On Juicy Opportunity To Develop Pineapple Industry
JOHOR BAHRU, June 27 (Bernama) -- Youths are urged to seize the golden opportunity to venture into the growing pineapple industry and become a key contributor to the country's agri-food sector. Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said youth participation could inject fresh ideas to advance the industry and sector to greater heights. "Youth involvement can generate lucrative income for themselves and inject new ideas to elevate this industry, especially in adapting technology including the Internet of Things (IoT), mechanisation and modern approaches," he said at the 2025 Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration here today. Also present at the event was Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Sheikh Umar also reiterated LPNM's aspiration to target an income of RM10,000 for farmers under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). He said that according to unofficial data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), the pineapple industry this year is projected to yield returns of up to RM8,000 per farmer. Regarding today's programme, he shared that the Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration themed 'Our Pineapple, Our Pride' today was being held for the first time to coincide with World Pineapple Day, observed annually on June 27. He said the event aims to celebrate pineapple farmers and industry players as well as commemorate the board's existence since 1957. Therefore, he hoped that the celebration would further energise the agri-food sector which contributes to the national economy.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Business
- Straits Times
Malaysia's pineapple industry reaches billion-ringgit milestone
Malaysia has more than 8,000 pineapple growers and over 300 companies involved in the sector. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS JOHOR BAHRU - Malaysia's pineapple industry has become a billion-ringgit sector, with farmers earning up to RM9,000 (S$2,710) a month, marking a significant milestone in the country's agri-food success story. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the nation recorded RM1.3 billion in pineapple output value in 2024, reflecting a 34 per cent increase from the previous year. He noted that the country's pineapple production volume rose 17 per cent to 520,000 metric tonnes, cultivated across 13,000 hectare of productive farmland. 'This shows that pineapples are not just a fruit we enjoy, but a true engine of rural economic development,' he said in his speech at the inaugural Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration held at a shopping mall on June 27. He added that Malaysia now has more than 8,000 pineapple growers and over 300 companies involved in the sector, ranging from small to large-scale operations. He stated that the self-sufficiency level for pineapples has reached 103 per cent, allowing Malaysia to meet its domestic demand and expand its export potential. He highlighted the case of a Johor farmer who doubled his income from RM180,000 to RM350,000 annually by integrating drone technology into his operations. In Pahang, the Hijrah Asnaf Pineapple Farming programme has helped 18 participants, mainly from underprivileged groups, earn monthly incomes of up to RM5,000 after just a few months of cultivation. 'The Federal Government has allocated RM75 million for pineapple development in Sarawak under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12). Farmers in Ulu Moyan three are already producing 50 tonnes of pineapples monthly and have set up their own processing facilities,' he added. He also commended Sarawak's innovation in using pineapple waste as livestock feed and the launch of the new Sarawak Gold (SG1) variety as an alternative to the MD2 premium hybrid. 'This shows a strong commitment from the Sarawak government to turn pineapple into a strategic commodity while supporting green economy principles,' he said. In Kedah, artificial intelligence and satellite imaging are being used to monitor crops, boosting yield by 30 per cent while reducing operational costs by 40 per cent. He said these advances in technologies are helping prepare Malaysia to meet growing demand from foreign markets like China and Singapore. 'Under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan, the ministry aims to expand cultivated land to 30,000 hectares, increase production to 1 million metric tonnes, and double pineapple exports from 2,300 to 4,000 containers annually,' he added. Mohamad also noted that Johor remains the top pineapple-producing state in the country, contributing 68 per cent of total cultivated land, thanks to strong collaboration with the state government. He urged more states, private firms, and individuals to participate in the pineapple sector, highlighting that the crop is now both a national asset and a symbol of rural transformation. THE STAR/ ASIAN NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Malaysia's pineapple industry reaches billion-ringgit milestone
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia's pineapple industry has become a billion-ringgit sector, with farmers earning up to RM9,000 a month, marking a significant milestone in the country's agri-food success story. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the nation recorded RM1.3bil in pineapple output value in 2024, reflecting a 34% increase from the previous year. He noted that the country's pineapple production volume rose 17% to 520,000 metric tonnes, cultivated across 13,000ha of productive farmland. "This shows that pineapples are not just a fruit we enjoy, but a true engine of rural economic development," he said in his speech at the inaugural Malaysian Pineapple Day celebration held at a shopping mall on Friday (June 27). Mohamad added that Malaysia now has more than 8,000 pineapple growers and over 300 companies involved in the sector, ranging from small to large-scale operations. He stated that the self-sufficiency level for pineapples has reached 103%, allowing Malaysia to meet its domestic demand and expand its export potential. Mohamad Sabu highlighted the case of a Johor farmer who doubled his income from RM180,000 to RM350,000 annually by integrating drone technology into his operations. In Pahang, the Hijrah Asnaf Pineapple Farming programme has helped 18 participants, mainly from underprivileged groups, earn monthly incomes of up to RM5,000 after just a few months of cultivation. "The Federal Government has allocated RM75 million for pineapple development in Sarawak under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12). Farmers in Ulu Moyan three are already producing 50 tonnes of pineapples monthly and have set up their own processing facilities," he added. Mohamad also commended Sarawak's innovation in using pineapple waste as livestock feed and the launch of the new Sarawak Gold (SG1) variety as an alternative to the MD2 premium hybrid. "This shows a strong commitment from the Sarawak government to turn pineapple into a strategic commodity while supporting green economy principles," he said. In Kedah, artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite imaging are being used to monitor crops, boosting yield by 30% while reducing operational costs by 40%. He said these advances in technologies are helping prepare Malaysia to meet growing demand from foreign markets like China and Singapore. "Under the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan, the ministry aims to expand cultivated land to 30,000 hectares, increase production to 1 million metric tonnes, and double pineapple exports from 2,300 to 4,000 containers annually," he added. Mohamad also noted that Johor remains the top pineapple-producing state in the country, contributing 68% of total cultivated land, thanks to strong collaboration with the state government. He urged more states, private firms, and individuals to participate in the pineapple sector, highlighting that the crop is now both a national asset and a symbol of rural transformation.
