State’s agricultural sector resilient
SARAWAK’S agriculture sector has remained resilient as an important contributor to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), contributing 12.1 percent or RM16.5 billion to the state’s GDP last year. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said last year, Sarawak recorded a state agriculture trade balance surplus of RM6.9 billion. “However, in terms of […]
Symbol of recognition for farmers
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The various branches of the Area Farmers Associations (PPK) in Sarawak are thrilled that a new State Farmers Associations’ (PPNS) building worth RM20 million will be built in Kota Samarahan. To them it is a symbol of recognition for their community and as such is a source of their pride. […]
Farmer entities to undergo restructuring
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NATASHA JEE KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Farmers Association (PPNS) and Areas Farmers Association (PPK), under new leadership, will be restructuring their operations and planning. Newly-appointed PPNS chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said that the restructuring was in line with the state government’s visions and policies to achieve the state’s […]
