State of abundance


A good yield: A farmer harvesting okra at a farm in Ulu Kinta, Perak. The state is the largest producer of okra in the country. — RONNIE CHIN/ The Star

FOOD security is a pressing concern, with governments in many countries, including Malaysia, taking active measures to ensure an adequate supply of essentials such as rice, vegetables and poultry for the local market.

Various states have also implemented measures to bump up production, and Perak is no different.

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