Sarawak becomes first state to mass produce perennial rice

Sarawak becomes first state to mass produce perennial rice

Premier Abang Johari Openg is now hoping the state can become a rice-exporting region like Thailand.

Perennial rice success in Kuala Baram draws interest from UPM, Kedah, Brunei, Indonesia

By Karen Bong SARIKEI, Aug 7: Delegations from Kedah, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Brunei and Indonesia have expressed interest in visiting Sarawak to observe the State’s successful large-scale cultivation of perennial rice in Kuala Baram. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the breakthrough demonstrated how technology and innovation could strengthen Sarawak’s food security and agricultural productivity. “Today, I rece…