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MAFI to further boost agriculture sector in Sabah

Push will strengthen state’s significance as leading food producer in country, says minister

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 28 Dec 2020 12:17PM

MAFI to further boost agriculture sector in Sabah
The funds the Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry has received will be appropriately utilised, says its minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee. – Bernama pic, December 28, 2020

BELURAN – The Agriculture and Food Industries Ministry (MAFI) will ensure that the funds it has received is appropriately used, including to further boost the agriculture sector in Sabah.

Its minister Datuk Seri Ronald Kiandee said the state is an important and leading food producer in the country.

“Agricultural development in Sabah will boost the food industry in the years to come,” he told reporters after attending the Christmas Day celebration organised by the Telupid Council of Churches in Kampung Bauto here last night.

Kiandee, who is also the Beluran MP, said this is in line with the federal and state governments’ commitment to continuously develop the state for the people. – Bernama, December 28, 2020

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