Sabah passes Bill to boost rice production amid global food security concerns


KOTA KINABALU: In a move to address declining self-sufficiency and global food security challenges, the State Legislative Assembly passed the Agricultural Produce Board (Amendment) Enactment 2024 on Thursday, aiming to harness technology and commercial farming.

The Bill, which focuses on revitalising Sabah’s rice production sector, was introduced by Sabah Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan and debated by representatives from Bongawan, Kapayan, and Sindumin.

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