Revival of Sabah's rice board in the pipeline, says Hajiji

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan (middle) presenting a mock cheque to a farmer during the event in Kota Kinabalu on Thursday (July 27).

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is working towards reviving the state padi board in order to boost the production of rice, said Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

The Chief Minister said the re-establishment of the board is expected to increase Sabah's rice self-sufficiency level (SSL) to 60% by 2030.