Bearing fruit from change


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s fruit sector is undergoing significant shifts, with some varieties thriving on strong export demand while others face declines due to land pressures, pests and climate change.

Agriculture Department director-general Datuk Nor Sam Alwi said production trends are shaped by market demand, labour and input costs, export opportunities, land availability and government incentives.

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