DVSS Sarawak honoured for sustainable agriculture at GovMedia Awards 2025
Dr Adrian (second left) holds the award aloft.
KUCHING (June 22): The Department of Veterinary Services (DVSS) Sarawak has won the 'Malaysia Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Agriculture category' at the GovMedia Awards 2025, held recently in Singapore.
According to a report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the award recognises DVSS' exemplary effort in transforming Sarawak's agricultural landscape through its Pasir Puteh Pig Farming Area (PFA).
DVSS Sarawak director Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud received the award at the ceremony.
'The GovMedia Awards recognise trends and best practices that are transforming the public sector across the Asia Pacific.
'The awards programme promotes excellence and provides a platform for exemplary government initiatives,' the report stated.
The Pasir Puteh PFA, located in Simunjan, spans 804 hectares and is situated just four kilometres off the main Serian-Sri Aman Road.
Its development aligns with the National Agriculture Policy's vision of modernising the livestock industry.
Since its establishment, the facility has implemented centralised systems for waste treatment and disease control, as an effort to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
The PFA also employs stringent biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks and ensure animal health, safeguarding both consumer wellbeing and environmental quality.
Since 2017, the facility has exported over 675,000 porkers worth RM742.5 million to Singapore.
The current standing pig population (SPP) at the PFA is estimated at 135,000 heads.
The Pasir Puteh PFA aims to reach its full capacity of 250,000 SPP by 2030. This expansion will include the development of additional modern pig farms in Ensengei, Serian and Selangau, Sibu, with a projected combined capacity of 500,000 SPP.
These initiatives are expected to contribute RM1.5 billion in annual revenue, positioning Sarawak as a key regional exporter of pork products.
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