Sarawak to work with the Dutch to transform agriculture sector, says Abang Jo


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg (left) speaking to reporters after opening the Sarawak-Dutch food security workshop in Kuching, accompanied by the Netherlands ambassador Jacques Werner. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will work together with the Netherlands to transform its agriculture sector through technology and ensure food security, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

The Premier said Sarawak was keen to learn from the Netherlands, which was the world's second largest exporter of food despite having a small land size and population.

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