This farmer used to be a bank manager


Green acres: Soon had some hard lessons at first but now produces goats, chicken, ducks, fruit and vegetables at his farm in Bakri, Muar.

MUAR: Despite a five-figure salary, he quit his job as a bank manager to pursue his dream of becoming a farmer even though his knowledge in agriculture is limited.

Kenny Soon We Hong, 38, had been working in the banking sector for eight years when he decided to take the plunge.

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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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