Development and neglect claim 20,000ha of padi farms


On the ground: Mohamad inspecting a section of padi fields during a site visit in Pekan. — Bernama

PEKAN: More than 20,000ha of padi farms have been overtaken by development across the ­country so far, the Agriculture and Food Security Minister revealed.

Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said the areas were developed for housing or other projects, while others were left abandoned.

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