Upcoming modern plant promises to boost Sarawak pineapple industry
SIBU: A cutting-edge pineapple processing plant will be set up in Tanjung Manis here, promising to boost Sarawak's industry with a central hub for the fruit's large-scale production and export.
The company behind it said the plant would revolutionise local pineapple farming, backed by steady growing foreign interest
'Once operational, pineapple farmers from Kuching to Limbang will have a guaranteed buyer, eliminating their reliance solely on roadside stalls or supermarket sales," said JG Sarava Sdn Bhd (JGS) managing director Datuk Jeyarajan Sri Ramalu during a press briefing following an investor conference for the project on Monday (May 26).
JG Sarava is involved in agricultural development, specifically in Sarawak's pineapple industry, with plans to establish a large-scale processing plant in Tanjung Manis
It said that farmers need only to transport their harvest to Tanjung Manis, and the company would handle the rest.
'Now is the ideal time to invest in pineapple farming,' Jeyarajan said, claiming that JGS has secured RM1 bil from a major Indian investor for the project.
'The delegation was briefed on our plans today, and their response has been extremely positive. They'll visit the Tanjung Manis site shortly to see the vision for themselves,' he added.
He highlighted Sarawak's Pan Borneo Highway as a key advantage, significantly improving regional connectivity and making the transportation of goods like pineapples quicker, easier, and more economical.
'With robust infrastructure and strong investor confidence, Tanjung Manis is well on its way to becoming the region's pineapple capital,' he declared.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Sun
32 minutes ago
- The Sun
'This is all I could afford' - Businesswoman apologises for RM1m budget for daughter's birthday party, netizens amused
THERE are no limits to how much wealthy individuals can spend on certain occasions – even more than the average person might spend in a lifetime. A viral TikTok video recently sparked scrutiny online after a businesswoman apologised to her daughter for spending 'only' RM1 million on her 11th birthday celebration. 'Please forgive me. This is all I could afford to give you – only RM1 million. I've spent it all on your birthday this time,' read the video text. The video made rounds online, with many accusing the entrepreneur of flaunting her wealth. In the video, the businesswoman's child was shown receiving several expensive gifts, including an Apple iMac, a Rolex watch, and a Toyota Vellfire. '(I) hope you, my daughter, are happy with these gifts even if they are not much,' she added. Later in the video, the entrepreneur further explains that the lavish party was planned in advance as a surprise for her daughter. 'During her birthday, she came up to me twice, expecting me to wish her but I acted like I did not know anything about it,' she said, further apologising. Netizens shared their thoughts on the lavish birthday bash, with many responding jokingly to the amount spent. 'RM1 million only? Poor child, don't be so stingy with them,' one user joked. 'Even if it's RM10, it's far more meaningful coming from a mother's heart than spending RM1 million for the sake of content,' commented another. 'Not to be rude, but it seems like she's trying really hard to show off,' one netizen claimed. Several users also commented on the child's extravagant gifts, particularly the Toyota Vellfire, noting its impracticality. 'She's been gifted a car even though she's not old enough to drive it,' another remarked.
Sinar Daily
an hour ago
- Sinar Daily
Dubai eatery gets three Michelin stars in first for Indian cuisine
It also marks the first time restaurants in the United Arab Emirates received the top Michelin rating. 23 May 2025 01:28pm Photo source: Michelin Guide DUBAI - An Indian restaurant in Dubai was awarded the maximum three Michelin stars Thursday - the first time the prestigious honour has been given to Indian cuisine anywhere in the world. The crowd erupted in cheers as Tresind Studio was named a three-star winner at the Michelin Guide's fourth Dubai ceremony, along with another Dubai restaurant -- FZN by Bjorn Frantzen. It also marks the first time restaurants in the United Arab Emirates received the top Michelin rating. "Today I realised what is the word called 'only' and how heavy it is when we are awarded (the three stars) as the only Indian restaurant," said Bhupender Nath, founder of Tresind Studio. Chef Himanshu Saini, 38, said he felt "proud" that the fine-dining restaurant had made history. "I hope this motivates all the younger upcoming chefs," he said, adding, "it's a dream which is possible". "I think it's a great time for Indian food". Michelin guide international director Gwendal Poullennec called the chef a "pioneer" who had paved "the way for many more talents to join the industry in India". On its website, the restaurant said it aimed to challenge common perceptions of Indian cuisine "by showcasing flavours both new and familiar through a creative lens". The eatery with just 20 seats and an open kitchen located on the Palm, Dubai's famous man-made island, said it favours ingredients locally sourced from organic and sustainable farmers in the UAE. "Tresind Studio in Dubai has just made culinary history, becoming the first-ever Indian restaurant to earn Three MICHELIN Stars," the Michelin Guide said on its website. "While the Michelin Guide is not in India, the global spotlight is brighter than ever. Indian chefs in cities from London to Dubai have been rewriting the playbook, fusing time-honoured flavours with boundary-pushing techniques," it added. In 2022, 11 Dubai restaurants were awarded the first Michelin stars in the Middle East as dozens of the city's eateries made it into the prestigious gastronomic guide. Created in 1900 by the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin of tyre company Michelin for motorists, the guide has become a reference for food lovers and has been known to make or break careers. Most UAE residents are foreigners and it is home to around 3.5 million Indian nationals -- the largest expatriate community in the Gulf country.- AFP
The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
Higher metals tariffs kick in as deadline for 'best' offers arrives
FILE PHOTO: Casted steel bars emerge from a casting machine inside a steel bar manufacturing factory at Viramgam, in the western Indian state Gujarat, India, April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo (Reuters) -The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum will double on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratchets up a global trade war on the same day he expects trading partners to deliver their "best offer" in bids to avoid punishing import tax rates on other goods from taking effect in early July. Trump late Tuesday signed an executive proclamation that puts into effect from Wednesday his surprise announcement last week that he was taking the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that had been in place since March to 50% from 25%. "We started at 25 and then after studying the data more, realized that it was a big help, but more help is needed. And so that is why the 50 is starting tomorrow," White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said in explaining the move at a steel industry conference in Washington on Tuesday. The increase comes into effect at 12:01 am (0401 GMT). The increase applies to all trading partners except Britain, the only country so far that has struck a preliminary trade agreement with the U.S. during a 90-day pause on a wider array of Trump tariffs. The rate for steel and aluminum imports from the UK - which does not rank among the top exporters of either metal to the U.S. - will remain at 25% until at least July 9. About a quarter of all steel used in the U.S. is imported, and Census Bureau data shows the increased levies will hit the closest U.S. trading partners - Canada and Mexico - especially hard. They rank No. 1 and 3, respectively, in steel shipment volumes to the U.S. Canada is even more exposed to the aluminum levies as the top exporter to the U.S. by far at roughly twice the rest of the top 10 exporters' volumes combined. The U.S. gets about half of its aluminum from foreign sources. The unexpected increase in the levies jolted the market for both metals this week, especially for aluminum, which has seen price premiums more than double so far this year. With little current capacity to increase domestic production, import volumes are likely to be unaffected unless the price increases undercut demand. 'BEST OFFER' DUE DATE Wednesday is also when the White House would like trading partners to submit their proposals for deals that might help them avoid Trump's hefty "Liberation Day" tariffs from taking effect in five weeks. Administration officials have been in active talks with a number of countries since Trump announced a pause on those tariffs on April 9, but to date only the UK deal has come to fruition. Even that agreement, which provided the basis for the carve out from the metals tariffs, is more of a preliminary framework for more talks. With just weeks remaining, the Trump team is eager to bring more deals over the line. Reuters reported on Monday that the U.S. Trade Representative was asking countries to list their best proposals in a number of key areas, including tariff and quota offers for purchase of U.S. industrial and agricultural products and plans to remedy any non-tariff barriers. In turn, the letter promises answers "within days" with an indication of a "landing zone," including what tariff rates countries can be expected to be saddled with after a 90-day pause on the tariffs expires on July 8. At issue for most trading partners is whether they retain the current baseline rate of 10% on most exports to the U.S. after that date, or something sharply higher in many cases. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed the report on Tuesday, saying: 'USTR sent this letter to all of our trading partners just to give them a friendly reminder that the deadline is coming up." Other items requested by the Trump administration include any commitments on digital trade and economic security, along with country-specific commitments, according to the letter. (Additional reporting by Alexandra Alper in Washington; Writing by Dan Burns; Editing by Lincoln Feast.)
