KOTA KINABALU – Advanced agricultural technology from China will be introduced to Sabah with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sabah China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) and Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad.
This initiative aims to promote and assist the development of agriculture and plantation industries in the state, thereby boosting the economic growth of Sabah and achieving mutual benefits.
Simultaneously, Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad also signed a contract with Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd (Safma) to jointly promote the development of the agriculture and fisheries industries.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Jeffrey Kitingan.
In his speech, Jeffrey stated that the signing of the MoU between SCCC and Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad, as well as the contract between Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad and Safma, will promote the development of the state’s agriculture and fisheries industries, including the development of food and plantations.
He said Sabah has vast tracts of land suitable for development, especially in the inland areas such as Keningau, Tenom, and Tambunan.
Jeffrey expressed hope that through the SCCC, advanced agricultural technology from China can be introduced to help and drive local farmers to develop and plant crops, thereby reducing poverty in these areas and improving farmers’ income and well-being.
He said Safma will assist in transporting seafood products to inland areas for sale, enabling people in these regions to also have access to fresh seafood at lower prices.
The deputy chief minister also expressed hope that the plans being carried out will be realised and achieve the goal of mutual benefit.
SCCC president Datuk Frankie Liew signed the MoU on behalf of the chamber with Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad, while Simon @ Charles Vincent signed the contract on behalf of Safma with Koperasi Star Sabah Berhad general manager Syed Mohamad Hamizan. – August 7, 2024