JOHOR BARU: Johor is the top contributor to the country's agricultural sector, says Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi.
Onn Hafiz said the state recorded a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) value of RM17.21bil or 17.1% of the national GDP in the agriculture sector.
"Johor continues to be the leader and the largest contributor to the country's agricultural sector.
"The state government is committed to strengthening Johor’s position as the country's food basket and a key supplier for regional and international markets.
"This will be achieved by increasing agro-food production and boosting agricultural exports to global markets," he said in a statement on Facebook on Saturday (Feb 8).
Onn Hafiz made the remarks following a meeting with Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup to discuss agricultural development and food security in Johor.
"To ensure continued growth in production, we will also collaborate with the ministry to focus on research and development (R&D), particularly for pineapple, coconut, durian, banana, and papaya cultivation.
"The state government has also allocated RM18.48mil for various agricultural development initiatives this year," he added.
He also thanked the Federal government for allocating over RM21mil to intensify efforts and programs related to food security in Johor under Budget 2025.
"We are confident that with the ministry’s cooperation and support, these efforts will not only establish Johor as a major agro-food production hub but also increase farmers' and entrepreneurs' incomes while ensuring better food security for Bangsa Johor," he said.
