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KUCHING: Sarawak’s vast land mass offers huge potential in the agricultural sector, particularly the oil palm plantation industry.
Housing Assistant Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that with the ever-increasing demand in the oil palm industry, foreign business entities are invited to invest in the state.
“Sarawak still has many land plots which can be developed into oil palm plantations and therefore those interested might do so by having a joint venture with local companies and individuals,” Abdul Karim elaborated.
He was speaking at a dinner to welcome delegates from an integration visit by the committee of unity and non-governmental bodies of Pahang on Thursday night.
According to him, foreign investors’ interest in the oil palm industry can be seen from the involvement of the Melaka Foundation that has invested in 43,000 acres of land.
On another matter, Abdul Karim described the development of the state central region through the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) as a strategic mission to develop the state into a modern industrial state.
He added that with around 2.6 million people from 28 ethnic groups, the state had succeeded in maintaining peace, harmony and unity as all ethnic groups were not marginalised.
Also present were Deputy State Secretary Datu Misnu Taha. -TheBorneoPost
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