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Govt needs to increase rice cultivation in Sabah, Sarawak: Mat Sabu | Scoop
Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said rice production must expand into the two states in order to secure the country’s long term supply of the vital staple food. – Info Dept pic, October 10, 2023
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Govt needs to increase rice cultivation in Sabah, Sarawak: Mat Sabu

Malaysia’s rice cultivation is heavily dependent on areas affected by floods in December and January

Bernama
Updated
4:22 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The government recognises the need to expand rice cultivation areas in Sabah and Sarawak in order to boost rice supply and ensure national food security.

According to Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu – also known as Mat Sabu – apart from Kedah, the country’s rice supply relies heavily on Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Perlis, and Seberang Perai, Penang.

However, every time the flood season occurs on the northern and eastern coasts, usually in December and January, it leads to damaged or reduced rice yields, affecting the nation’s rice supply.

“So, in the long term, we need to improve our food security in Sabah and Sarawak. We must have serious discussions to enhance rice cultivation areas in both states.

“We will request allocation in this year’s budget (Budget 2024) or, if not possible, any allocation in the future to improve irrigation systems and increase rice production,” he said during the question-and-answer session in Parliament today.

He said this in reply to an additional question from Datuk Henry Sum Agong (GPS-Lawas) regarding the government’s plan to promote the expansion of rice cultivation in rural areas, given the country’s current rice supply issues.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Felcra would collaborate with Sarawak and Sabah governments to develop between 15,000 to 20,000 hectares of land for collective paddy planting purposes. – October 10, 2023

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