KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Selangor and Pahang are exploring a twin farm concept that links Selangor Fruit Valley (SFV) with a proposed agrotourism development in Cameron Highlands, to boost tourism and facilitate the sharing of agricultural expertise between the two states.
Selangor Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPS) Group chief executive officer Datuk Mohamad Khairil Mohamad Razi said the initiative would involve about 40ha in Cameron Highlands, with an equivalent area in SFV, jointly developed and managed by PKPS and the Pahang Agricultural Development Corporation (PKPP).
“We want to introduce the same programme that we have at Selangor Fruit Valley to the highlands.
“With the cooler weather and lower temperatures, I believe this could further boost the economy, particularly the tourism sector,” he said after signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for PKPS with PKPP at Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur here today.
He said the collaboration would cover padi farming, the Shahzan Makmur community agriculture initiative and grain corn cultivation.
Highlighting PKPS’ expertise in enhancing padi productivity, he pointed to the successful 120ha project in Pahang where yields rose significantly from 3.2 to 7.2 metric tonnes per hectare thanks to advanced farming techniques.
He added that this proven approach could be replicated elsewhere using Selangor’s Sekinchan rice-farming model.
Khairil also said the Shahzan Makmur initiative would provide agricultural opportunities for lower-income communities, while about 400ha of land has been identified for grain corn cultivation in Pahang.
“The grain corn initiative is expected to reduce animal feed costs, strengthen national food security and create jobs for nearby communities, with workers receiving salaries according to the federal government’s minimum wage requirements,” he said.
He added that PKPS and PKPP would finalise their project and management arrangements, with grain corn cultivation set to start in February or March.
“The partnership would allow Selangor to share its agricultural technology, products and management expertise with Pahang, while strengthening food self-sufficiency and creating economic opportunities in both states.
“The value we bring is not simply about what Selangor gains; it is about the value we create and the value we bring to Pahang and Selangor,” Khairil said.
