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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Perak offers land to boost agriculture, food security
SUNGAI SIPUT: The Perak government is offering land to agro-entrepreneurs in every district in a bid to strengthen the state's agricultural industry and food security. State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said anyone interested can submit applications to the nearest district and land office (PDT). 'The state government, through the PDT in each district, is ready to assist interested agro-entrepreneurs in acquiring or expanding land via Temporary Occupation Licences to carry out agricultural activities. 'This also demonstrates the state government's commitment to encouraging agro-entrepreneurs to expand their cultivation, thereby contributing not only to the people of Perak but also beyond,' he said. He was speaking at a press conference after attending the Dialogue and Handover Ceremony for Marketing Contract Partner Equipment 2025 at the Farm Collection Centre in Kampung Tersusun Kledang Utama here today. On July 11 last year, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad announced that the state government had, in principle, allocated land resources for agricultural development, including areas gazetted as Food Security Zones and any suitable state-owned land in Perak. Regarding today's programme, Zolkafly said the agricultural equipment contributed by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to farmers under the Marketing Contract Partner (RPKP) programme is expected to help optimise production and increase income generation. 'The provision of equipment such as digital and analogue weighing machines, cash registers, plastic pallets, hand trolleys and so on is hoped to ease the work of the estimated 20 farmers involved in this RPKP programme,' he said. Meanwhile, FAMA deputy director-general (operations) Shahrizan Sudiman said that, to date, 62 agro-entrepreneurs and 650 farmers are directly involved in the RPKP programme nationwide.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Perak offers agricultural land to agro-entrepreneurs in all districts
SUNGAI SIPUT: The Perak government is offering land to agro-entrepreneurs in every district in a bid to strengthen the state's agricultural industry and food security. State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Zolkafly Harun said anyone interested can submit applications to the nearest district and land office (PDT). 'The state government, through the PDT in each district, is ready to assist interested agro-entrepreneurs in acquiring or expanding land via Temporary Occupation Licences to carry out agricultural activities. 'This also demonstrates the state government's commitment to encouraging agro-entrepreneurs to expand their cultivation, thereby contributing not only to the people of Perak but also beyond,' he said. He was speaking at a press conference after attending the Dialogue and Handover Ceremony for Marketing Contract Partner Equipment 2025 at the Farm Collection Centre in Kampung Tersusun Kledang Utama here today. On July 11 last year, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad announced that the state government had, in principle, allocated land resources for agricultural development, including areas gazetted as Food Security Zones and any suitable state-owned land in Perak. Regarding today's programme, Zolkafly said the agricultural equipment contributed by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) to farmers under the Marketing Contract Partner (RPKP) programme is expected to help optimise production and increase income generation. 'The provision of equipment such as digital and analogue weighing machines, cash registers, plastic pallets, hand trolleys and so on is hoped to ease the work of the estimated 20 farmers involved in this RPKP programme,' he said. Meanwhile, FAMA deputy director-general (operations) Shahrizan Sudiman said that, to date, 62 agro-entrepreneurs and 650 farmers are directly involved in the RPKP programme nationwide.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Perak-based Wide Agro, Japan's Orec to invest RM30mil in new facility
KUALA LUMPUR: Perak-based Wide Agro Ventures Sdn Bhd has partnered with Orec Co Ltd, a company headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, to establish a new production facility and distribution centre at Seri Iskandar Industrial Park, Perak, with an initial investment of RM30 million. The joint initiative was unveiled through the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, said Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). The initiative is expected to significantly expand the production capacity and enhance the productivity of Malaysia's agriculture sector—particularly the palm oil industry—in the coming years. Through the MoU, Orec Co Ltd will provide cutting-edge technology to Wide Agro Ventures for the production and distribution of agricultural machinery and equipment in Malaysia and the regional market. Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said Perak is a land of grace with huge agriculture activity consisting of palm oil, rubber and paddy. "Perak's agricultural sector is a significant part of the state's economy, contributing 14.2 per cent to gross domestic product (GDP). "It plays a vital role in food security and exports, with palm oil being a major export. "By producing sophisticated machinery and equipment, it will leapfrog the contribution of this sector by enhancing efficiency and productivity nationwide," he said in statement today. MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said the partnership marks a timely and impactful investment that will strengthen Malaysia's capabilities in agricultural machinery manufacturing. He added that the Seri Iskandar facility is poised to become a cornerstone in the sector, acting as a catalyst for greater industrial capacity, technology transfer, and export competitiveness. "By complementing Japanese engineering excellence with Malaysian expertise, we are building a resilient and forward-looking value chain. "This will enhance productivity in the palm oil sector and beyond, while opening doors for local talents, businesses and the wider community to thrive. "Seri Iskandar offers a strategic platform aligned with our national agenda to advance mechanisation and digitalisation in agriculture, and to position Malaysia as a regional hub for high-value machinery manufacturing," he noted. Wide Agro Ventures chief executive officer Ahmad Fadzil Mustafa said this investment marks a significant milestone in the company's journey in Malaysia. "By expanding our manufacturing capabilities in Perak, we are not only reinforcing our commitment to local industrial development but also advancing our mission to deliver light and sustainable agriculture solutions across the region. "We believe in transforming the agriculture sector with better technology, responsibly, sustainably, innovatively, and collaboratively with our partner from Japan," he said.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Malaysian Takaful Association donates RM50,000 to support UPSI bus crash victims
TANJONG MALIM: The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has contributed RM50,000 to the Ministry of Higher Education's Prihatin Fund to support the families and students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) affected by the recent bus crash in Gerik. MTA chief executive officer Mohd Radzuan Mohamed said the funds were raised through contributions from corporate entities directly involved in the national takaful industry. 'We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. On behalf of the takaful industry, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all the families affected. 'This is a moment for unity. While we cannot undo what has happened, this contribution reflects our compassion and our commitment to serving the community,' he told Bernama at the UPSI students' bus tragedy memorial held at the Tuanku Canselor Hall last night. Also present at the event were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, state executive councillor for Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Khairudin Abu Hanipah, and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff. Mohd Radzuan noted that in addition to MTA, several takaful companies such as Etiqa Takaful, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia and Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad also contributed to the Prihatin Fund. The fund, established specifically to support the victims and families affected by the UPSI student bus crash in Gerik, has to date raised RM1.7 million in donations. 'Of that amount, 10 percent came from MTA and takaful companies directly involved in the industry. This reflects our commitment to the core takaful principle of mutual assistance, built on a foundation of community spirit and solidarity,' he said. On June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed after a chartered bus traveling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers in the Perodua Alza.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
MTA donates RM50,000 to support UPSI bus crash victims
TANJONG MALIM: The Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) has contributed RM50,000 to the Ministry of Higher Education's Prihatin Fund to support the families and students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) affected by the recent bus crash in Gerik. MTA chief executive officer Mohd Radzuan Mohamed said the funds were raised through contributions from corporate entities directly involved in the national takaful industry. 'We are deeply saddened by this tragedy. On behalf of the takaful industry, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all the families affected. 'This is a moment for unity. While we cannot undo what has happened, this contribution reflects our compassion and our commitment to serving the community,' he told Bernama at the UPSI students' bus tragedy memorial held at the Tuanku Canselor Hall last night. Also present at the event were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir, State Secretary Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim, state executive councillor for Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Khairudin Abu Hanipah, and UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff. Mohd Radzuan noted that in addition to MTA, several takaful companies such as Etiqa Takaful, Syarikat Takaful Malaysia and Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Berhad also contributed to the Prihatin Fund. The fund, established specifically to support the victims and families affected by the UPSI student bus crash in Gerik, has to date raised RM1.7 million in donations. 'Of that amount, 10 percent came from MTA and takaful companies directly involved in the industry. This reflects our commitment to the core takaful principle of mutual assistance, built on a foundation of community spirit and solidarity,' he said. On June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed after a chartered bus traveling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers in the Perodua Alza.
