Tag: Agriculture

Sarawak's fruit industry is booming, led by premium SG-1 pineapples destined for China and Singapore exports in 2026. Backed by RM16.32 million in investments, the Tanjung Manis Pineapple Hub boosts farmer incomes, driving agricultural transformation toward Sarawak's 2030 food-exporter goal.

Rabbit farming holds strong potential in Sarawak, requiring minimal land and low investment while offering fast reproduction cycles. With rising demand for lean, healthy...

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.