Tag - Chan Foong Hin

Kenaf industry in Sabah to be expanded

KOTA KINABALU: Plans are in place to expand the potentially profitable kenaf industry in Sabah, says Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin. He said this to Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Seri Dr Jeffrey Kitingan during a courtesy call here on Thursday (Sept 5). Chan’s delegation had briefed Kitingan, who is also the state...

Stop spreading video of ‘plastic rice’ claims as probe is ongoing, public told

KOTA KINABALU: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry has urged people to stop sharing a video alleging that "plastic rice" was sold at a supermarket in Sandakan. In giving his assurance that a full probe was under way, its Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin said the authorities will not tolerate attempts to create public anger over...

M’sia to call on Asean’s main rice supplier nations to prioritise member countries

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will call on Asean's main rice supplier nations to give priority to exporting the staple food to member countries at the 45th Asean Ministers' Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF). Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Chan Foong Hin said the matter would be raised during the bilateral discussion sessions with the countries...