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Sarawak Agrofest 2026

Sarawak Agrofest 2026 commenced on September 28, 2026, in Bintulu, Malaysia. At the opening, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted initiatives to expand the region's aquaculture sector, including a trial of Australian cod for both local and Singaporean markets.

Date
Sep 28, 2026
Location
Bintulu
Status
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Sarawak Agrofest 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • Expansion of Sarawak's aquaculture sector
  • Trial cultivation of Australian cod in Betong
  • Increase in fish exports to Singapore
  • Speech by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg
The Sarawak Agrofest 2026, held in Bintulu, Malaysia, on September 28, 2026, served as a platform for discussing developments in Sarawak's food production. The event's opening featured a speech by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, where he outlined strategies for the expansion of the state's aquaculture industry.

A key initiative highlighted was the trial cultivation of Australian cod in Betong, aimed at growing the fisheries industry for both domestic consumption and export to markets such as Singapore. The Premier also noted an increase in fish exports from Batang Ai to Singapore, underscoring the growing potential for Sarawak’s fish farming activities to serve both local and overseas markets.

These efforts are part of a broader push by Sarawak to expand its food production capabilities. Other dignitaries present at the opening included Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Dato Seri Mohammad Sabu and Sarawak Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom.

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