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In Taiping, former engineer’s ‘kantan’ farming blossoms into community lifeline

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In Taiping, former engineer’s ‘kantan’ farming blossoms into community lifeline

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Former engineer Abd Halim Abd Majid found success cultivating kantan (torch ginger) seedlings during the Covid-19 MCO. Partnering with experienced grower Mohammad Hazwan Mohamad Nor, they pioneered a seed germination method, producing over 15,000 seedlings and meeting high market demand through online sales. This venture not only provides a steady income for Abd Halim but also empowers asnaf and low-income groups by offering them cultivation opportunities and buy-back agreements.

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