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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Significant progress in food security
Published on: Thursday, July 10, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 10, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: Nizam told the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that one of the major achievements was the establishment of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board, approved under Section 3 of the Sabah Agricultural Produce Board Enactment 1981. Kota Kinabalu: The Sabah Government has made significant progress in strengthening food security under the agricultural component of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 1.0 development plan. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan told the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that one of the major achievements was the establishment of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board, approved under Section 3 of the Sabah Agricultural Produce Board Enactment 1981. He said a paddy crop takaful scheme was also introduced to provide insurance protection for registered farmers against natural disasters, crop damage and diseases. As part of paddy expansion efforts, Sabah developed an additional 100 hectares in Kampung Ongkilan, Kota Marudu through the Kinabalu Palm Oil Group, on top of the existing 35,160 hectares of padi land. 'To further increase the paddy area, the government has introduced a new policy allowing grazing reserves to be converted for agricultural use,' Nizam said in response to a question by Nabawan Assemblyman Datuk Abdul Ghani Mohamed Yassin. Sabah also developed a pineapple plantation in Lingkungan, Beaufort for MD2 pineapple export, a joint venture between Rural Development Corporation (KPD) and the private sector, with the first 18-tonne shipment already exported to Singapore. In Kota Marudu, a separate MD2 pineapple cultivation project spanning 80.9 hectares began in Kampung Gana under a state-federal agency partnership. To support market access, six Agricultural Produce Collection Centres (APCC) have been completed in Kundasang, Kota Marudu, Lingkungan, Beaufort, Telupid, Keningau and Lahad Datu. The area of rubber plantations in Sabah has increased to 241,245 hectares, with the addition of five centrifuge machines at the Beaufort Latex Concentrate Factory boosting annual output from 1,000 to 4,000 metric tonnes. Livestock numbers grew from 6.86 million in 2021 to 9.33 million in 2023, covering cattle, buffaloes, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens and ducks – a total rise of 2.47 million animals. Sabah's self-sufficiency level (SSL) for buffalo and beef rose from 2.94 per cent in 2021 to 5.69 per cent in 2024, while SSL for chicken meat rose from 89.31 per cent to 94.19 per cent, and SSL for eggs, goat meat and fresh milk remained above 100per cent from 2021 to 2024. The State also developed the Kinabalu Livestock Integrated Centre (SKLIC) in Balung, Tawau, which now hosts 15,453 livestock, of which 10,692 are integrated with palm plantations covering 27,444 hectares. To enhance aquaculture, Ko-Nelayan constructed 235 tanks to boost hybrid grouper fry capacity, resulting in the successful production of 62,982 fry and benefiting 20 aquaculture farmers. Freshwater fish production increased from 1,692 metric tonnes in 2021 to 2,006 metric tonnes in 2023, while 659,277 metric tonnes of marine fish were landed in Sabah between 2021 and 2023. * 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
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah highlights major gains in agriculture under SMJ Plan
Published on: Tuesday, July 08, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 08, 2025 By: Ricardo Unto Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has made key strides in food security under the SMJ 1.0 development plan, including the formation of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board and a padi takaful scheme for farmers. Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan told the State Assembly that 100 hectares of new padi land were developed in Kota Marudu, and grazing reserves can now be converted for agriculture. Sabah also exported its first MD2 pineapples to Singapore, launched new plantations in Beaufort and Kota Marudu, and built six Agricultural Produce Collection Centres. Rubber plantations grew to 241,245 hectares, with latex output rising fourfold. Livestock numbers rose by 2.47 million between 2021 and 2023, while self-sufficiency levels for chicken meat, eggs, goat meat, and fresh milk surpassed 100pc. The Kinabalu Livestock Integrated Centre in Tawau now houses over 15,000 animals, and Ko-Nelayan boosted hybrid grouper fry production to nearly 63,000. Freshwater fish output rose to 2,006 tonnes in 2023, and marine fish landings totaled over 659,000 tonnes in three years. * Read full report in tomorrow's print paper or log in or sign up for e-paper and premium online news access. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Foreign claims dismissed, Sabah's sovereignty remains intact
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia's success in fending off foreign claims over Sabah reaffirms the state's sovereignty under the Federation of Malaysia and offers assurance and relief to the people of Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He expressed gratitude to the federal government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the government's commitment to protecting the rights and sovereignty of the state. He said that the state government greatly values the various forms of assistance and initiatives provided by the federal government, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security. 'The strong ties and close cooperation with the federal government will continue to be upheld to ensure that Sabah is not left behind in national development,' he said. Hajiji said this in his address at the 2025 Sabah State Honours and Awards investiture ceremony held at Istana Seri Kinabalu today, where 60 individuals were conferred state honours, awards and medals by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. Hajiji also gave his assurance that the implementation of inclusive and comprehensive development policies under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap will be further enhanced as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the progress and well-being of Sabahans. He said that since its introduction, the road map has had a significant impact, particularly in areas such as economic recovery, investment, agriculture, human capital development, and the overall well-being of the people. He added that the state government is focusing on the development of the agricultural sector, which plays a crucial role in ensuring food security in Sabah, noting that the key initiatives include the establishment of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board (LPBS) and the launch of the Paddy Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP), aimed at raising the state's rice self-sufficiency level from the current 24 per cent to 60 per cent by 2030. Hajiji also said the state government has approved the establishment of the Sabah TVET Council to coordinate and monitor technical and vocational education and training in line with current industry needs. 'We want to ensure that Sabah's youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the development of the state and the nation,' he added.
The Sun
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Sabah CM reaffirms sovereignty, boosts development plans
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia's success in fending off foreign claims over Sabah reaffirms the state's sovereignty under the Federation of Malaysia and offers assurance and relief to the people of Sabah, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He expressed gratitude to the federal government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the government's commitment to protecting the rights and sovereignty of the state. He said that the state government greatly values the various forms of assistance and initiatives provided by the federal government, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security. 'The strong ties and close cooperation with the federal government will continue to be upheld to ensure that Sabah is not left behind in national development,' he said. Hajiji said this in his address at the 2025 Sabah State Honours and Awards investiture ceremony held at Istana Seri Kinabalu today, where 60 individuals were conferred state honours, awards and medals by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman. Hajiji also gave his assurance that the implementation of inclusive and comprehensive development policies under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap will be further enhanced as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the progress and well-being of Sabahans. He said that since its introduction, the road map has had a significant impact, particularly in areas such as economic recovery, investment, agriculture, human capital development, and the overall well-being of the people. He added that the state government is focusing on the development of the agricultural sector, which plays a crucial role in ensuring food security in Sabah, noting that the key initiatives include the establishment of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board (LPBS) and the launch of the Paddy Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP), aimed at raising the state's rice self-sufficiency level from the current 24 per cent to 60 per cent by 2030. Hajiji also said the state government has approved the establishment of the Sabah TVET Council to coordinate and monitor technical and vocational education and training in line with current industry needs. 'We want to ensure that Sabah's youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the development of the state and the nation,' he added.
The Star
21-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah's sovereignty intact, says Hajiji
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysia's success in fending off foreign claims over Sabah reaffirms the state's sovereignty under the Federation of Malaysia and offers assurance and relief to the people of Sabah, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He expressed gratitude to the federal government and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for the government's commitment to protecting the rights and sovereignty of the state. He said that the state government greatly values the various forms of assistance and initiatives provided by the federal government, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, healthcare, education, and security. "The strong ties and close cooperation with the federal government will continue to be upheld to ensure that Sabah is not left behind in national development,' he said. Hajiji said this in his address at the 2025 Sabah State Honours and Awards investiture ceremony held at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Saturday (June 21), where 60 individuals were conferred state honours, awards and medals by the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sabah Tun Musa Aman. Hajiji also gave his assurance that the implementation of inclusive and comprehensive development policies under the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) roadmap will be further enhanced as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the progress and well-being of Sabahans. He said that since its introduction, the road map has had a significant impact, particularly in areas such as economic recovery, investment, agriculture, human capital development, and the overall well-being of the people. He added that the state government is focusing on the development of the agricultural sector, which plays a crucial role in ensuring food security in Sabah, noting that the key initiatives include the establishment of the Sabah Padi and Rice Board (LPBS) and the launch of the Paddy Crop Takaful Scheme (STTP), aimed at raising the state's rice self-sufficiency level from the current 24 per cent to 60 per cent by 2030. Hajiji also said the state government has approved the establishment of the Sabah TVET Council to coordinate and monitor technical and vocational education and training in line with current industry needs. "We want to ensure that Sabah's youth are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to the development of the state and the nation,' he added. - Bernama
