KOTA KINABALU - 10 MAY 2024

On this day, a Coordination Meeting with Rural Exco Members (MEXCLUB) was held at the Grand Ballroom, The Pacific Sutera, Kota Kinabalu. During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Rural Development and Territories (KKDW), Dato Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, visited the Sabah Industry Rubber Board (SRIB) exhibition booth and enjoyed fresh pineapples and pineapple juice produced by participants of the Additional Economic Activities (AET) program.

Several products from entrepreneurs under LIGS guidance were showcased and sold during the event, including fresh MD2 pineapples, pineapple juice, stingless bee honey, and various pineapple-based foods. Currently, LIGS is focusing more on MD2 pineapple cultivation under the Additional Economic Activities (AET) program due to the highly encouraging market potential both domestically and internationally.

Sabah Rubber Industry Board (SRIB) successfully organized a Self-Safety Equipment Awareness Course from May 6th to 8th, 2024, under the Rubber Plantation Scheme. The course was attended by a total of 957 participants. The purpose of this course was to ensure that small rubber farmers are aware of the importance of personal safety when carrying out maintenance activities in the plantations, such as pesticide application, grass cutting, and fertilization.

Additionally, this course is a requirement for participants to be eligible for membership and certification under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Forest Management Certification.

KOTA KINABALU - APRIL 16, 2024

The council signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Sabah Rubber Industry Board and Rompin Integrated Pineapple Industries Sdn. Bhd. (Rompine) and Una Crop Sdn. Bhd. at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) in Kota Kinabalu this morning. 

The first memorandum is with Rompin Integrated Pineapple Industries Sdn. Bhd., which will ensure that all MD2 pineapple produce cultivated will have a stable market and at the same time contribute to building a sustainable pineapple industry ecosystem for the state of Sabah. The memorandum signed is not just a collaboration between ROMPINE and SRIB but also symbolizes the cooperation between the State Government of Pahang and the State Government of Sabah.

The second memorandum with Una Crop Sdn. Bhd. will ensure that LIGS has access to high-quality MD2 pineapple seeds and the technical expertise needed to ensure the success of this program in terms of quantity and quality of produce.

"The collaboration with these two experienced and reputable companies in their respective fields not only demonstrates their confidence in the vision of LIGS but also represents a significant step in elevating the stature of Sabah's agriculture on the world stage," said YB Tuan Peto Galim, Deputy Minister I of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry of Sabah, representing YB Datuk Seri Panglima Dr. Jeffrey G. Kitingan, Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah and Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry of Sabah.

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KOTA MARUDU: The "Believe in Your Dream" program was held at the Multipurpose Hall of Kampung Gana Kota Marudu on 10th March 2024. The event was organized by the Sabah Rubber Industry Board (SRIB) and the Sports, Recreation, and Welfare Club of SRIB.
The program was officiated by Yang Berhormat Datuk Hendrus Anding - Deputy Minister 1 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food Industry of Sabah, accompanied by Datuk Edward Linggu J.P - Chairman of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board, Tuan Sabdil Tanjong - Director-General of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board, Tuan Eswadi Bin Roslan - President of the Sports, Recreation, and Welfare Club of LIGS, and Tuan Marshal Anthony@Idham - Assistant District Officer of Kota Marudu.

The "Believe In Your Dream" program is an awareness and training program for parents aimed at fostering enthusiasm and emphasizing education as a vehicle for change, as explained by Yang Berhormat Minister Datuk Hendrus Anding that the "Believe In Your Dream" program is not just a program; it is a manifestation of dreams and hopes for a brighter future for our children. Through this program, we strive to instill spirit and motivation in the children of Kampung Gana to see education as the key to success and sustainable self-development.

Additionally, Datuk Edward Linggu J.P, as the Chairman of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board, emphasized that education is not just about acquiring knowledge; it is an inspiration that empowers individuals to change their fate and their community. At SRIB, we recognize the importance of education in shaping a bright future for every child in Kampung Gana. This statement was also supported by Tuan Sabdil Tanjong, the Director-General of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board, urging all parents to commit together, not just to witness changes in the education of the children of KG Gana, but to be a part of that change.

The Deputy Minister also had the opportunity to visit the INTAN (People's Income Initiative) farm and was very pleased with the success of the Sabah Rubber Industry Board in implementing large-scale projects like this because it provides employment opportunities, especially for the residents of Kampung Gana.

Also conducted during the ceremony were briefings on Introduction to Civil Service, Facilities and
Allowance Claims, Integrity Strengthening for Civil Servants and finally an address delivered by the General Manager of SRIB, Tuan Sabdil bin Tanjong. In his address, he urged for an improvement in the quality of SRIB services to ensure that the organization's objectives and goals are achieved, particularly in enhancing the quality of life for rubber smallholders in Sabah.