‘4,862 in agricultural sector reported RM35.5mil in losses to floods’

Johor government has assured flood-affected farmers that assistance will be channelled to them within 30 days after getting approval from the relevant authorities.

State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip said 4,862 operators in the sector had been affected, with losses amounting to RM35.5mil in this year’s floods involving several districts.