Dr Rundi: Food trade deficit persists despite export growth

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Despite a rise in food exports valued at RM1.12 billion by the end of the 12th Malaysia Plan, Sarawak is still facing a food trade deficit. Minister Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom emphasized the need for improved agricultural strategies to address this imbalance.

KUCHING (May 19): Sarawak’s food trade balance remains in deficit despite an increase in food export value, said Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He said the state’s food export value rose to RM1.12 billion at the end of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in 2025, representing an [...] The post Dr Rundi: Food trade deficit persists despite export growth appeared first on Borneo Post Online.