Premier: 10,000ha in Rajang Delta for paddy cultivation as Sarawak pushes to boost food security

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Sarawak Premier Abang Johari announced plans to cultivate 10,000 hectares of paddy in the Rajang area to bolster food security and reduce rice imports. A successful pilot project in Tanjung Manis, involving private investment and modern technology, yielded positive results. The 800-hectare site produces rice twice a year, with a yield of four tonnes per hectare. With further expansion and the use of advanced machinery, Sarawak aims to produce enough rice for self-sufficiency and potentially export by 2030.