‘Johor plays strong role in food security’

Johor remains the top pineapple-producing state in the country. — Filepic

JOHOR is playing a significant role in strengthening the country’s food security.

State agriculture, agro-based industry and rural committee chairman Datuk Zahari Sarip (pic) said this was evident with Johor accounting for 17.3% of Malaysia’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP), making it the largest contributor nationwide.