M'sia-Qatar to develop large-scale dairy project in Perlis, says Azmin
28 Mar 2022 11:50pm
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob with Baladna's Ahmed Hussain Al Khafaf (front sit) in Doha today. Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali at back row.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Qatar-based Baladna Dairy Facility and FELCRA Bhd will develop a large-scale dairy project in Chuping Valley, Perlis, said Senior Minister Datuk Seri Azmin Ali.
The project is part of memorandum of collaboration (MOC) signed in 2019.
The International Trade and Industry Minister further said the project enhances Malaysia’s value proposition in the food industry, and more importantly to ensure food security in the region.
"Under the exciting joint venture of Baladna, FGV Holdings Bhd and FELCRA, this collaboration would bring its investment, expertise and technology to increase Malaysia’s current fresh milk production in line with our National Food Security Agenda, which aims to reduce Malaysia’s reliance on dairy imports through self-sufficiency.
"At the same time, the RM2 billion investment will create over 2,000 job opportunities and boost the competitiveness of the local dairy industry,” he said in his Twitter posting today.
Earlier, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Azmin visited the state-of-the art Baladna Dairy Facility, which is one of the largest cattle farms in Qatar.
Mohamed Azmin said the Baladna Dairy Facility, which spreads over two million square metres, has the capacity to house up to 24,000 cows in a comfortable and well-conditioned environment. - Bernama
