Sabah, Sarawak tapped for large-scale pineapple production
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 2): Sabah and Sarawak have the potential to become major pineapple producers in the future, said Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.
He said efforts are underway to bring both states in line with Johor — currently the top pineapple-producing state in Peninsular Malaysia — through a large-scale commercial initiative.
'In Sabah, a pilot project with the Sabah Land Development Board (SLDB) will begin on a 300-hectare site in Sinua, Sook,' he said, adding that other potential areas include Kota Marudu, Beaufort and several locations along the main road alignment.
'This is just the beginning. There is huge potential to expand, and we've identified thousands of hectares that can be developed,' he said.
The minister also highlighted that the initiative aims to tap not only the domestic market but also the export market, which would boost the added value of agricultural products from both Sabah and Sarawak.
He was speaking to reporters after officiating the soft launch of the 4th World Irrigation Forum at the Sabah International Convention Centre here Saturday.
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