Premier: Sarawak to be a top Malaysian rice producer within 5 years, will help strengthen food security

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Sarawak aims to become a major rice producer in Malaysia within five years, boosting national food security and reducing reliance on imports. Premier Abang Johari highlighted a successful trial in Gedong using modern methods that increased yields from one to eight tonnes per hectare, with five harvests possible in 24 months. The state plans to expand paddy cultivation significantly, ultimately aiming for self-sufficiency and surplus production for other states. The initiative is part of the PCDS 2030 and involves increased investment in irrigation projects.