NAFAS Strengthens Agro-food Industry Networking In Sabah Via HPPNK 2025
In a statement today, NAFAS said the 50th edition of HPPNK, which will be held from Aug 1 to 3 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), is expected to draw over 500,000 visitors.
HPPNK 2025 will feature four strategic focus areas, namely Agro Millenia, Sufficient and Guaranteed, Sejahtera Madani, and Agro MADANI Sales.
As one of the sponsors of HPPNK 2025, NAFAS continues to play a key role in supporting the development of the country's agro-food sector, particularly in Sabah, through a comprehensive approach involving youth participation, industry advancement, and the strengthening of strategic cooperation networks.
'NAFAS is once again collaborating with the National Fishermen's Association (NEKMAT) to organise the second edition of the e-sports series under the Agro Millenia segment. A total of 32 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) teams will compete for a prize pool of RM10,000.
"Entry is free, with winners set to take home cash prizes, plaques, participation certificates and exclusive T-shirts,' according to the statement.
The event will also be enlivened by meet-and-greet sessions with local gaming and e-sports influencers, including Ikuto, Kuro Sensei and Sunfrost, who will provide live commentary throughout the Mobile Legends tournament.
Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a range of interactive activities, such as Kahoot games, arcade machines, PlayStation 5 games, and virtual reality (VR) experiences.
The statement said that NAFAS would also be involved in the HPPNK Pavilion segment, where it will showcase the padi industry chain -- covering technical aspects, types of fertilisers and support services for farmers -- in addition to setting up a counter offering information on investment and financing opportunities in the agriculture sector.
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