Najib reveals own melon project earning RM500,000 a year


KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak revealed his farming “credentials” and cited the success of his personal rock melon project to bring home the importance of innovation in agriculture.

Speaking at the launch of the Farmers' Organisation Authority of Malaysia (LPP) tower office block, Najib said a 2.4ha rock melon plot at his official residence Seri Perdana in Putrajaya has been raking in RM500,000 in profit annually.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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