Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced plans for several mega projects in the agricultural sector, including a RM5 billion padi cultivation initiative aimed at boosting rice yields and improving farmer livelihoods. Anwar emphasized the importance of increased food production and engaging farmers in this transformation.
: The government is planning several mega projects in the agricultural sector, including the first phase of a large-scale padi cultivation initiative, with a total project value of RM5 billion, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
“KPKM is focusing on increasing the nation’s rice production. This is crucial for enhancing the welfare of our farmers and ensuring food security,” he said in his speech at the Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang here today. Anwar emphasised the need for all ministries and agencies to work as a cohesive team to ensure that the nation’s food production targets are met.
“The key challenge is how to engage the farming communities, especially the padi planters and fishermen, to embrace this transformation and significantly increase their yields,” he said.
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