Tag: Agriculture

In July 2026, Tebedu breaks ground on its RM5 million Dataran Mutiara square, funded by GKCDA, due October 2027. This new major hub revitalizes Sarawak's key border town, spurred by Nusantara, boosting local agriculture, cross-border trade, and Bidayuh cultural pride.

Sarawak's RM11 billion bridge network is a strategic investment dismantling logistical barriers, catalysing agricultural modernization, and enforcing food security policies. This infrastructure, funded independently, directly connects rural producers to markets, slashing transport costs and time. It is a calculated step towards achieving high-income status and shared prosperity by 2030.

The Sarawak Padi and Rice Board Bill 2026 establishes a statutory body to tackle Sarawak's 21% rice self-sufficiency, aiming for 60% by 2030 through modernisation, private partnerships, and institutional coordination amid global food supply vulnerabilities.

Sarawak's Plant Biosecurity and Quarantine Division safeguards agriculture by preventing pests and diseases, ensuring food security, supporting economic growth, and leveraging digital innovations for sustainable development.

Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari's transformative vision for Sarawak's rice cultivation, leveraging technology and strategic investments to achieve self-sufficiency and prosperity. A roadmap for agricultural advancement.

Agriculture offers a lot of attractive activities and businesses. Encouraging youth participation in modern agriculture methods can overcome the rate of unemployment in this country.