SHAH ALAM, Aug 13 — Development in the Sabak Bernam Development Area (SABDA) project will continue under the framework of the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), as the initiative contributes to local economic potential and, in turn, increases local incomes.
State executive councillor for rural development and unity Datuk Rizam Ismail said the long-term plans over the five-year period include the MD2 pineapple sucker farming project, the production of Selangor papaya seedlings by 2027, and hybrid coconut seedlings from 2029 to 2031.
To avoid land wastage while awaiting the achievement of these objectives, several cash-crop projects are being implemented to continue generating income for entrepreneurs and farmers, including Yankee pineapple, guava, banana, okra, eggplant, and bitter gourd.
“As of July 31, 2026, the recorded harvests were 24.6 metric tonnes of golden guava, 9.20 metric tonnes of okra, 5.5 metric tonnes of Berangan bananas, 4.7 metric tonnes of plantains, 5.4 metric tonnes of bitter gourd, 16.1 metric tonnes of Yankee pineapple, and four metric tonnes of eggplant.
“Yankee pineapples and eggplants are also in the process of being replanted. In addition, new crops harvested between January and May 2026 included 3.5 metric tonnes of MD2 pineapple, 66.0 metric tonnes of pumpkin, 3.5 metric tonnes of winter melon, and 3.07 metric tonnes of B9 papaya.
“During the same period, 65,500 MD2 pineapple suckers, 21,200 Yankee pineapple suckers, and 25,000 golden guava suckers were harvested. This smart farming project is creating a food-supply area based on agriculture that produces quality yields, has high productivity, and meets market demand,” he said when winding up the RS-2 motion during the Selangor State Legislative Assembly sitting today.
When tabling RS-2 on Friday (August 7), Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari said the plan expanded the principle of ‘no one left behind’ through balanced development across districts, to be implemented through 10 initiatives, including accelerating the development of SABDA.
SABDA, which aims to integrate the agriculture and eco-tourism sectors along Selangor’s west coast, will also be supported by several initiatives, including the Selangor Biosphere Reserve, a seafood landing centre in Sekinchan, and the Air Manis Rest and Recreation (R&R) stop.
Encompassing 1,317 hectares of land, the initiative comprises six major projects that have been operational since last year and are expected to generate around RM1.9 billion in investment while creating 3,600 job opportunities for local residents.
It involves five clusters: increasing high-value commodity production, supporting services, developing downstream and agro-based industries, strengthening the tourism sector, and accelerating infrastructure development.
