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The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Jabi rep steps in with immediate aid for four families of Gerik crash victims
KUALA TERENGGANU: Jabi assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim has provided immediate aid of RM1,000 to the families of four Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a tragic crash at Kilometre 53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Dr Azman, who is also the State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman said the immediate assistance was to ease the burden on the families of the victims. He said the four victims identified from Jabi were Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, from Kampung Kerandang; Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, (Kampung Anak Ikan); Nur Dalila Farhana Mohamad Isma, 21, (Kampung Bharu Tok Dor) and Nurly Shahirah Azman, 23, (Kampung Gong Pasir). 'It is a deeply sorrowful tragedy for the state of Terengganu and the Jabi constituency in particular. 'The Jabi assemblyman's office is providing immediate financial assistance of RM1,000 to each of the four victims' families. Hopefully, this will help ease their burden during this difficult time,' he said in a Facebook statement today. The early morning accident claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in a collision with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the JRTB near Tasik Banding, Perak. The crash also injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV.
The Sun
17 hours ago
- The Sun
Terengganu Rep Gives RM1,000 Aid to Families of UPSI Crash Victims
KUALA TERENGGANU: Jabi assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim has provided immediate aid of RM1,000 to the families of four Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a tragic crash at Kilometre 53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Dr Azman, who is also the State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Food Security and Commodities Committee chairman said the immediate assistance was to ease the burden on the families of the victims. He said the four victims identified from Jabi were Fatin Nasrien Fadli, 22, from Kampung Kerandang; Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, (Kampung Anak Ikan); Nur Dalila Farhana Mohamad Isma, 21, (Kampung Bharu Tok Dor) and Nurly Shahirah Azman, 23, (Kampung Gong Pasir). 'It is a deeply sorrowful tragedy for the state of Terengganu and the Jabi constituency in particular. 'The Jabi assemblyman's office is providing immediate financial assistance of RM1,000 to each of the four victims' families. Hopefully, this will help ease their burden during this difficult time,' he said in a Facebook statement today. The early morning accident claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students after the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in a collision with a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the JRTB near Tasik Banding, Perak. The crash also injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM23.4m from KPKM to fuel 20 high-impact projects in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 20 high-impact programmes and projects supporting Johor's Food Security Agenda will be carried out this year with an allocation of RM23.4 million. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the funds were channelled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) under the two-phase Land Optimisation Programme. He said RM9.25 million for phase one was disbursed in February, while RM14.15 million for phase two will be released this month. According to him, the high-impact initiatives, implemented in cooperation with the ministry, include strengthening modern agricultural practices as well as energising the agro-based and aquaculture industries. 'Milk output under the Jemaluang Dairy Valley (JDV) project will be increased. Upgrades will also be made to Permanent Food Production Parks (TKPM), the pineapple and padi industries, permanent farmers' market facilities, agro-tourism initiatives, and youth empowerment in agriculture,' he said in a statement today. Zahari added that the measures are expected to bring widespread benefits to all Johoreans, and he expressed appreciation to the ministry for the allocation. 'The Johor government is fully committed to ensuring every programme and project is successfully delivered, further elevating the agri-food sector in Johor and Malaysia,' he said.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
RM23.4 million from KPKM to fuel 20 high-impact projects in Johor
JOHOR BAHRU: A total of 20 high-impact programmes and projects supporting Johor's Food Security Agenda will be carried out this year with an allocation of RM23.4 million. State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said the funds were channelled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) under the two-phase Land Optimisation Programme. He said RM9.25 million for phase one was disbursed in February, while RM14.15 million for phase two will be released this month. According to him, the high-impact initiatives, implemented in cooperation with the ministry, include strengthening modern agricultural practices as well as energising the agro-based and aquaculture industries. 'Milk output under the Jemaluang Dairy Valley (JDV) project will be increased. Upgrades will also be made to Permanent Food Production Parks (TKPM), the pineapple and padi industries, permanent farmers' market facilities, agro-tourism initiatives, and youth empowerment in agriculture,' he said in a statement today. Zahari added that the measures are expected to bring widespread benefits to all Johoreans, and he expressed appreciation to the ministry for the allocation. 'The Johor government is fully committed to ensuring every programme and project is successfully delivered, further elevating the agri-food sector in Johor and Malaysia,' he said.
New Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Johor No. 1 among states in agro-based industry last year
ISKANDAR PUTERI: Johor was the leading state in Malaysia's agro-based industry (IAT) last year, recording the highest number of registered IAT entrepreneurs and the highest value of IAT product sales in the country. State Agriculture, Agro-Based Industry and Rural Development Committee chairman, Datuk Zahari Sarip said Department of Agriculture records showed 1,604 registered entrepreneurs in Johor in 2024, representing 27 per cent of the total IAT entrepreneurs nationwide. He said in terms of IAT product sales value, Johor recorded RM348.15 million, or 29 per cent of the total IAT sales value in the country for 2024. "Of the 1,604 entrepreneurs, 499 were categorised as Level 1 with sales under RM50,000, 428 at Level 2 (over RM50,000), 468 at Level 3 (over RM100,000), 186 at Level 4 (over RM300,000), 17 at Level 5 (over RM5 million), and six entrepreneurs at Level 6 (over RM15 million)," he said at the Johor State Legislative Assembly sitting at Kota Iskandar here today. He said this in a written reply to Mohd Yusla Ismail (BN–Senggarang), who asked about the strategic steps being taken and planned by the state government to strengthen and develop downstream industries related to agro-based industry in Johor, particularly in terms of product development, marketing, youth participation and modern technology. – MORE ASSEMBLY-JOHOR (IAT) 2 (LAST) ISKANDAR PUTERI Zahari said the state government, through the Johor State Department of Agriculture, is committed to continuing to strengthen and develop downstream sectors within the IAT to support the comprehensive development of the agricultural sector. "In line with that goal, various strategic programmes and initiatives have been implemented to boost IAT entrepreneurship activities, especially in product development, marketing and the application of modern technology to ensure sustainable growth and high competitiveness in Johor's agricultural sector," he said. He said incentives under the IAT Development Programme include provision of machinery and equipment, incentives for packaging technology development covering all aspects including design, barcode development, nutritional facts analysis, and consultation services for labelling and product packaging design. In addition, Zahari said incentives are available for constructing new or upgrading existing food processing workshops according to halal certification procedures, the "Food Safety is the Responsibility of the Industry" (MeSTI) certification, and towards achieving Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. "All these incentives will be provided to eligible individuals who have been operating their businesses for at least six months to a year. "They will also receive training, guidance and advisory services related to information and modern technology in the IAT field through formal, scheduled training, visits and advisory services from Agro-Based Industry Development Agents (APIAT)," he said. Zahari added that overall, the state government allocated RM4.66 million to empower 264 IAT entrepreneurs in Johor in 2024, while RM2.2 million has been allocated to assist 121 IAT operators this year.
