RM129 MLN FOR AGRICULTURAL PROG IN SARAWAK - ARTHUR
KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The federal government has allocated RM129 million for Sarawak to implement programmes and projects under the national food security agenda throughout 2025.
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the allocation covers 61 major development projects such as the development of the padi and rice industries in Lundu and Batang Lupar.
“Besides, RM36.7 million was also approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme involving the implementation of 12 projects under Phase 1 and Phase 2.
“The allocation and implementation of this strategic project is a reflection of the strong agreement between the federal government and the Sarawak government to support and strengthen the national food security agenda in a comprehensive and integrated manner,” he said in a statement here, today.
The statement was released after the closing ceremony of the 2025 National Padi Conference held here yesterday.
The conference, themed Padi Wave Towards National Food Security, was held to present the latest information on findings in padi and rice research and development, as well as to enhance collaboration between policymakers, researchers, farmers, industry players and entrepreneurs from across the country.
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