Agriculture ministry imports 661 tonnes of coconuts to stabilise domestic supply


PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has imported and distributed 661,761 old coconuts, equivalent to 661 tonnes with a total value of RM1.45mil, to ensure sufficient coconut supply in the local market.

According to the ministry, the coconut supply has been placed at major distribution centres such as the Dengkil Fama (Federal Agriculture Marketing Authority) operations centre in Selangor; Senawang Fama operations centre in Negri Sembilan; and Simpang Pulai Fama operations centre in Perak.

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