KPKM Approved 220 Agricultural Projects Under Land Use Optimisation Programme
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 220 projects have been approved under the Land Use Optimisation Programme in collaboration with state governments nationwide for 2024 and 2025, as of May 30.
In a statement today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) announced that the projects encompass crop cultivation, livestock, fisheries, agro-tourism, and capacity-building for farmers, planters, fishermen and breeders.
'Through Budget 2025, the Federal government has allocated RM300 million to execute various agricultural development initiatives in partnership with state governments.
'This programme includes improving, upgrading and carrying out agricultural activities on land which is under the joint jurisdiction of state governments and KPKM,' the statement read.
The matter was announced at the first meeting of the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security with State Agriculture Executive Councillors for 2025, held in Putrajaya yesterday.
In addition to two papers for consideration and five papers for information, the meeting also discussed a proposal for the official handover of 51 National Satellite Farm complexes built by the Department of Veterinary Services using federal funds on state-owned land in Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Perak.
'This move aims to streamline the leasing and maintenance of immovable assets by the respective state authorities in a lawful and organised manner.
'The meeting agreed that the handover would resolve issues of unclear asset ownership and enable state governments to manage and maintain the assets more systematically, ensuring the continuity of livestock operations and optimal use of existing infrastructure,' the statement read.
Meanwhile, on the role of state executive councillors addressing 'grey areas' in rice bowl zones, one of the proposals raised was to transfer assets with unclear ownership to the state or district Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), to ensure more efficient and effective padi field irrigation management.
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