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Malay Mail
10 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Selangor's rice bowl: Sabak Bernam leads in crop, cash and land; chief statistician says youth needed to sustain sector
KLANG, July 29 — Sabak Bernam has been confirmed as Selangor's primary rice-producing district, based on findings from the 2024 Selangor Agricultural Census Interim Report. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said rice remains the main crop in the district, with a planted area covering 24,098 hectares. 'The value of rice sales recorded in Sabak Bernam alone reached RM220.1 million, representing more than 60 per cent of Selangor's total rice sales,' he said in a statement during the launch of the state-level interim report here today. Mohd Uzir said Sabak Bernam also posted the highest number of agricultural holdings in Selangor, with 9,296 holdings, comprising 9,197 individual and 99 organisational, out of 37,117 recorded statewide. 'It also led in planted and harvested areas at 44,123 and 43,287 hectares respectively, contributing to overall agricultural sales worth RM1.64 billion,' he added. Statewide data showed 95.6 per cent of agricultural holdings were owned by individuals, mostly aged 46 and above (77.3 per cent), with nearly half aged 60 and above, he noted. 'This indicates the sector is still dominated by experienced farmers, underscoring the value of tradition and expertise in sustaining agriculture. However, one key challenge is drawing more youth into the sector to ensure its renewal and competitiveness,' he said. Mohd Uzir said the livestock subsector recorded 2,198 holdings with sales worth RM3.16 billion, while capture fisheries contributed RM1.39 billion from 106,920 tonnes. Aquaculture produced 16,900 tonnes and 372 million fish (ornamental and fry), valued at RM196.4 million. The interim report was launched by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, with state Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim also present. — Bernama
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sabak Bernam leads Selangor rice production with RM220 million sales
KLANG: Sabak Bernam has been identified as Selangor's top rice-producing district, contributing over 60 per cent of the state's total rice sales, according to the 2024 Selangor Agricultural Census Interim Report. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin revealed that rice cultivation in Sabak Bernam spans 24,098 hectares, generating RM220.1 million in sales. 'This district also leads in agricultural holdings, with 9,296 out of 37,117 statewide,' he said during the report's launch. The district recorded the largest planted (44,123 hectares) and harvested (43,287 hectares) areas, driving RM1.64 billion in agricultural sales. Statewide data showed 95.6 per cent of holdings are individually owned, predominantly by farmers aged 46 and above (77.3 per cent). Mohd Uzir highlighted concerns over ageing farmers, noting nearly half are above 60. 'The sector relies on tradition and expertise, but attracting youth is critical for sustainability,' he added. The livestock subsector posted RM3.16 billion in sales, while fisheries contributed RM1.39 billion. Aquaculture, including ornamental fish, added RM196.4 million. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari launched the report, attended by state Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim. – Bernama
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Sabak Bernam Identified As Selangor's Main Rice-Producing District
GENERAL KLANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- Sabak Bernam has been confirmed as Selangor's primary rice-producing district, based on findings from the 2024 Selangor Agricultural Census Interim Report. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said rice remains the main crop in the district, with a planted area covering 24,098 hectares. 'The value of rice sales recorded in Sabak Bernam alone reached RM220.1 million, representing more than 60 per cent of Selangor's total rice sales,' he said in a statement during the launch of the state-level interim report here today. Mohd Uzir said Sabak Bernam also posted the highest number of agricultural holdings in Selangor, with 9,296 holdings, comprising 9,197 individual and 99 organisational, out of 37,117 recorded statewide. 'It also led in planted and harvested areas at 44,123 and 43,287 hectares respectively, contributing to overall agricultural sales worth RM1.64 billion,' he added. Statewide data showed 95.6 per cent of agricultural holdings were owned by individuals, mostly aged 46 and above (77.3 per cent), with nearly half aged 60 and above, he noted. 'This indicates the sector is still dominated by experienced farmers, underscoring the value of tradition and expertise in sustaining agriculture. However, one key challenge is drawing more youth into the sector to ensure its renewal and competitiveness,' he said. Mohd Uzir said the livestock subsector recorded 2,198 holdings with sales worth RM3.16 billion, while capture fisheries contributed RM1.39 billion from 106,920 tonnes. Aquaculture produced 16,900 tonnes and 372 million fish (ornamental and fry), valued at RM196.4 million. The interim report was launched by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, with state Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim also present.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Comprehensive Approach Needed To Attract Youth To Join Agricultural Sector
GENERAL KLANG, July 29 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive approach needs to be introduced to attract and encourage young people to join the agricultural sector, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He said the move was important following the Selangor 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report's showing that the majority of farmers in the state are now aged 46 and above. He said that apart from promising high returns, the agricultural sector also needs to be seen as a 'cool' activity from the perspective of young people. "There was once a 'trend' of young people, including engineers, getting involved in agriculture, but that did not continue. "Following that, we have to make agriculture 'cool', a good activity because it brings high yields or returns," he told reporters after launching the Selangor 2024 Agricultural Census Interim Report here today. Also present at the event was Chief Statistician of Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, who is also Commissioner of the 2024 Agricultural Census. Earlier, the Selangor Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM in a media statement said that the majority of agricultural entrepreneurs in Selangor or 77.3 per cent were aged 46 and above, while 44.5 per cent were aged 60 and above. Commenting further, Amirudin said the policy to encourage young people to become farmers was expected to be implemented in the state budget or the upcoming Selangor Plan. In addition, he said the findings of the agricultural census would also be examined by Selangor Infrastructure and Agriculture Committee chairman Datuk Izham Hashim, the Selangor Agriculture Department, and related departments in improving policies or guidelines regarding the sector.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysia's GFCF surges 12% to RM352.3 bln in 2024, led by services
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) recorded double-digit growth of 12.0 per cent to RM352.3 billion in 2024, compared with RM314.5 billion in 2023, driven by strong foreign direct investment inflows and sustained domestic investment growth. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin, said all sectors experienced stronger capital formation in 2024, particularly the services and manufacturing sectors. 'Higher investment in fixed assets within the services sector was mainly propelled by the transportation and storage, as well as the information and communication, and finance, insurance, real estate and business services sub-sectors, which rose by 16.4 per cent and 13.6 per cent, respectively,' he said in a statement today. Additionally, he said the manufacturing sector expanded by 11.8 per cent (2023: 5.4 per cent), led by stonger capital formation in the electrical, electronic and optical products and transport equipment (2024: 15.6 per cent; 2023: 6.5 per cent), followed by petroleum, chemical, rubber and plastic products sub-sectors (2024: 10.4 per cent; 2023: 4.5 per cent). Mohd Uzir said the food, beverages and tobacco sub-sector also increased 10.1 per cent, while the mining and quarrying sector grew by 2.4 per cent, the agriculture sector by 3.1 per cent, and the construction sector by 4.6 per cent. In terms of capital formation by asset type, structures remained the largest component, accounting for 51.5 per cent of the total GFCF (2023: 50.1 per cent), surging by 15.3 per cent compared with the previous year. 'Information and communication technology equipment and other machinery and equipment also recorded double-digit growth of 14.8 per cent, followed by intellectual property products, which grew by 3.1 per cent in 2024,' he added. On GFCF by sector, he said the private sector continued to be the main contributor, with a share of 77.4 per cent, registering a 12.3 per cent growth as compared to the preceding year, while the public sector investment grew by 11.1 per cent, up from 8.5 per cent in 2023 (share: 22.6 per cent). 'The services and manufacturing activities continued to be the main drivers of private sector GFCF. The share of services activities rose to 65.7 per cent (2023: 64.1 per cent). 'Manufacturing activities maintained their position as the second largest contributor with a share of 22.6 per cent, while other activities accounted for 11.7 per cent of the private sector's total GFCF,' said Mohd Uzir. Meanwhile, he noted that public sector GFCF was also primarily driven by services activities, contributing 79.3 per cent, followed by mining and quarrying (10.2 per cent) and manufacturing (9.6 per cent). GFCF remained the second largest component of gross domestic product (GDP), accounting for 21.3 per cent of the total economy. - Bernama
