KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians have been urged to support local farmers by consuming more homegrown fruits, says Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Chan Foong Hin. It is also a way to show support for our farmers while ensuring Malaysians enjoy healthier diets,” Chan said, outlining the federal government's commitment to supporting Sabah's agricultural development. Under Budget 2026, the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry received RM6.87bil nationwide, with RM2.04bil earmarked for development. Key allocations include RM25 73mil for the Sabah Veterinary Services Department, RM18.1mil for the Sabah Agriculture Department, and RM14mil for the Sabah Fisheries Department. Chan also highlighted the Federal Government's launch of the National Food Security Policy 2030 (DKMN 2030), which outlines strategies and key performance indicators to transform the agri-food sector.

Source: The Star February 03, 2026 04:58 UTC