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East Coast can become food security and green economy hub: Mida CEO

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun 9/8 22:54 X
East Coast can become food security and green economy hub: Mida CEO
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KUANTAN: Malaysia’s East Coast region has strong potential to become a key hub for national food security and a leading centre for the green economy through greater investment in renewable energy.

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid said smart farming, food processing, cold-chain infrastructure, and logistics could boost productivity and strengthen the country’s food supply chain.

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Sep 8, 2026
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Sep 8, 2026
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