Reaping seed sowed, finds sweet success


Juicy returns: Roslee showing the harvested MD2 pineapple variety at his farm in Kampung Lepau, Kota Tinggi. — Bernama

PENGERANG: The decision to quit his job as a welding engineer to pursue his interest in the field of agriculture has proven to be lucrative for Roslee Ismail.

Roslee, 51, who operates a pineapple farm in Kampung Lepau, Pengerang in Kota Tinggi, said he knew he wanted to try his hand at growing pineapples after looking at such plantations each time he returned to his hometown.

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