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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Strategic push for pineapple industry expansion in Sarawak gains momentum
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) has announced that the pineapple cultivation and production area in Sarawak now stands at 2,450 hectares. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that to realise the Sarawak government's target of expanding pineapple plantations to 20,000 hectares by 2030, comprehensive cooperation from various parties was required. 'LPNM will continue to support and contribute in any way we can to help achieve this goal. We need to establish annual growth projections that must be met to expand pineapple cultivation,' he said at a press conference after the signing of the Kenyalang Pineapple Sarawak Project agreement between JG Sarava Sdn Bhd and Mate Clove Sdn Bhd at the LPNM headquarters, here today. Sheikh Umar said LPNM welcomed the strategic initiative, which aimed not only to scale up pineapple cultivation in Sarawak but also to encourage active participation from industry players. Meanwhile, JG Sarava Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Jeyarajan Sri Ramalu said the partnership inked today involved an initial investment of up to RM150 million to explore opportunities in developing the pineapple industry, which had high potential in the state. He said the project currently involves the cultivation of a pineapple plantation with a target area of 1,000 hectares, covering areas such as Bintangor, Pulau Bunut, and Kampung Lebaan. 'We have also identified other areas like Dalat, Oya and Debak, which are undergoing land clearing for cultivation. Mate Clove has already started work in these planting zones,' he said. He added that the project also focused on developing a nursery to overcome the shortage of pineapple slips (sulur) required for large-scale planting and aimed to expand cultivation to 12,000 hectares in the long term. In December 2023, the media reported that the Sarawak government planned to increase the pineapple plantation acreage in the state to 20,000 hectares by 2030.
The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Sarawak aims for 20,000 hectares of pineapple plantations
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) has announced that the pineapple cultivation and production area in Sarawak now stands at 2,450 hectares. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that to realise the Sarawak government's target of expanding pineapple plantations to 20,000 hectares by 2030, comprehensive cooperation from various parties was required. 'LPNM will continue to support and contribute in any way we can to help achieve this goal. We need to establish annual growth projections that must be met to expand pineapple cultivation,' he said at a press conference after the signing of the Kenyalang Pineapple Sarawak Project agreement between JG Sarava Sdn Bhd and Mate Clove Sdn Bhd at the LPNM headquarters, here today. Sheikh Umar said LPNM welcomed the strategic initiative, which aimed not only to scale up pineapple cultivation in Sarawak but also to encourage active participation from industry players. Meanwhile, JG Sarava Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Jeyarajan Sri Ramalu said the partnership inked today involved an initial investment of up to RM150 million to explore opportunities in developing the pineapple industry, which had high potential in the state. He said the project currently involves the cultivation of a pineapple plantation with a target area of 1,000 hectares, covering areas such as Bintangor, Pulau Bunut, and Kampung Lebaan. 'We have also identified other areas like Dalat, Oya and Debak, which are undergoing land clearing for cultivation. Mate Clove has already started work in these planting zones,' he said. He added that the project also focused on developing a nursery to overcome the shortage of pineapple slips (sulur) required for large-scale planting and aimed to expand cultivation to 12,000 hectares in the long term. In December 2023, the media reported that the Sarawak government planned to increase the pineapple plantation acreage in the state to 20,000 hectares by 2030.
Barnama
11 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Strategic Push For Pineapple Industry Expansion In Sarawak Gains Momentum
JOHOR BAHRU, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) has announced that the pineapple cultivation and production area in Sarawak now stands at 2,450 hectares. LPNM chairman Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali said that to realise the Sarawak government's target of expanding pineapple plantations to 20,000 hectares by 2030, comprehensive cooperation from various parties was required. 'LPNM will continue to support and contribute in any way we can to help achieve this goal. We need to establish annual growth projections that must be met to expand pineapple cultivation,' he said at a press conference after the signing of the Kenyalang Pineapple Sarawak Project agreement between JG Sarava Sdn Bhd and Mate Clove Sdn Bhd at the LPNM headquarters, here today. Sheikh Umar said LPNM welcomed the strategic initiative, which aimed not only to scale up pineapple cultivation in Sarawak but also to encourage active participation from industry players. Meanwhile, JG Sarava Sdn Bhd managing director Datuk Jeyarajan Sri Ramalu said the partnership inked today involved an initial investment of up to RM150 million to explore opportunities in developing the pineapple industry, which had high potential in the state. He said the project currently involves the cultivation of a pineapple plantation with a target area of 1,000 hectares, covering areas such as Bintangor, Pulau Bunut, and Kampung Lebaan. 'We have also identified other areas like Dalat, Oya and Debak, which are undergoing land clearing for cultivation. Mate Clove has already started work in these planting zones,' he said. He added that the project also focused on developing a nursery to overcome the shortage of pineapple slips (sulur) required for large-scale planting and aimed to expand cultivation to 12,000 hectares in the long term. In December 2023, the media reported that the Sarawak government planned to increase the pineapple plantation acreage in the state to 20,000 hectares by 2030.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
SST scope expansion a boost to national pineapple industry
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also create vast opportunities for the development and strengthening of the local fruit industry, particularly pineapples. He said that as one of the country's main fruit commodities, pineapples have great potential, and the board foresees several positive effects that will support the industry's growth. 'This initiative can increase demand for local pineapples such as the MD2 variety, thus allowing farmers and local entrepreneurs to expand cultivation areas and boost their production. 'Additionally, the higher demand will have a positive impact on farm and market prices of pineapples, thereby improving returns for small-scale growers, young agropreneurs, and agricultural cooperatives actively involved in the sector,' he said in a statement today. Sheikh Umar added that the move will also stimulate downstream sectors such as pineapple juice processing, snack products, and pineapple-based cosmetics, which will not only create job opportunities but also add export value for the country. 'Increased demand is expected to attract new investments in smart farming technologies, collection centres, packaging, as well as more efficient logistics and distribution systems, especially in major production areas like Johor, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah. 'This is because the SST expansion on imported fruits indirectly places local pineapples in a more competitive position in terms of price and quality,' he said. Sheikh Umar noted that support for national food security will contribute to long-term goals of reducing dependence on food imports and improving self-sufficiency levels in the fruit sector. 'The effects of this SST expansion will not significantly impact imported fruit traders. 'The country's improving economic conditions will also benefit them over the longer term,' he said. On Monday (June 9), the government announced a targeted review of the Sales Tax rate and the expansion of the Service Tax scope, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Sales Tax rate remains unchanged for essential goods, while non-essential items will be taxed at either 5 per cent or 10 per cent, subject to discretion.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
LPNM: SST expansion to boost pineapple industry growth
JOHOR BAHRU: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) is optimistic that the reviewed and expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST), which comes into effect on July 1, 2025, will positively impact the growth of the national pineapple industry. Its chairman, Sheikh Umar Bagharib Ali, said the initiative will not only increase national revenue but also create vast opportunities for the development and strengthening of the local fruit industry, particularly pineapples. He said that as one of the country's main fruit commodities, pineapples have great potential, and the board foresees several positive effects that will support the industry's growth. 'This initiative can increase demand for local pineapples such as the MD2 variety, thus allowing farmers and local entrepreneurs to expand cultivation areas and boost their production. 'Additionally, the higher demand will have a positive impact on farm and market prices of pineapples, thereby improving returns for small-scale growers, young agropreneurs, and agricultural cooperatives actively involved in the sector,' he said in a statement today. Sheikh Umar added that the move will also stimulate downstream sectors such as pineapple juice processing, snack products, and pineapple-based cosmetics, which will not only create job opportunities but also add export value for the country. 'Increased demand is expected to attract new investments in smart farming technologies, collection centres, packaging, as well as more efficient logistics and distribution systems, especially in major production areas like Johor, Pahang, Sarawak, and Sabah. 'This is because the SST expansion on imported fruits indirectly places local pineapples in a more competitive position in terms of price and quality,' he said. Sheikh Umar noted that support for national food security will contribute to long-term goals of reducing dependence on food imports and improving self-sufficiency levels in the fruit sector. 'The effects of this SST expansion will not significantly impact imported fruit traders. 'The country's improving economic conditions will also benefit them over the longer term,' he said. On Monday (June 9), the government announced a targeted review of the Sales Tax rate and the expansion of the Service Tax scope, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The Sales Tax rate remains unchanged for essential goods, while non-essential items will be taxed at either 5 per cent or 10 per cent, subject to discretion.
