Rising demand to spur Penang’s agriculture sector


InvestPenang chief executive officer Datuk Loo Lee Lian (file pic) said although the manufacturing and service sectors are currently the main engines of growth of Penang, contributing about 94.2%, the state government is still keen to expand the agriculture sector.

GEORGE TOWN: The agriculture sector in Penang is expected to experience stable growth due to increasing local demand, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, albeit only making up 2.2% of the state’s gross domestic product (GDP).

InvestPenang chief executive officer Datuk Loo Lee Lian (file pic) said although the manufacturing and service sectors are currently the main engines of growth of Penang, contributing about 94.2%, the state government is still keen to expand the agriculture sector

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