Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has assured that coconut supplies are sufficient to meet demand ahead of Aidilfitri. Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu urged the public to report any shortage immediately to enable swift action.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Mohamad Sabu stated that supplies are adequate, and any shortfall will be dealt with swiftly by the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). He made these remarks after visiting the Phase 3 ice plant of the Besut Area Fishermen's Association.
On the matter of imports, the minister mentioned that the current supplies remain normal. However, he assured that additional stock from Sabah and Indonesia would be brought in if necessary. He emphasized the reliability of Sabah's supply and encouraged the public to report any shortages for immediate action.
Furthermore, Mohamad highlighted that local coconut supplies are sourced from several states, including Perak and Sabah. He encouraged growers to increase production to meet the domestic demand effectively.