Kota Kinabalu: Stronger cooperation between government agencies and industry players is vital to accelerate Sabah’s food security initiatives, the Agriculture Ministry (Maffi) was told.
“It is hoped all Ministry departments and agencies can work as a team to achieve each other’s goals instead of competing against each other,” he said.
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During his speech at Maffi’s annual dinner 2025 here, Jamawi attributed their various accomplishments and awards to the department’s commitment and professionalism in carrying out duties with integrity.
He noted that these successes were the result of collective effort, reflecting the department’s capability in driving the state’s agricultural development.
In addition to inter-agency cooperation, Jamawi called for the direct involvement of industry players and the public to strengthen food sovereignty.
He specifically highlighted the empowerment of the “Kebun Dapur” (Kitchen Garden) initiative, which is set for full-scale implementation next year alongside several new programmes.
“The commitment shown by our staff must be maintained to ensure continuous excellence as we introduce these new initiatives,” he said.
The event also saw Jamawi and his wife, Datin Zainatunnisa Ibrahim, engaging with ministry staff and former directors in attendance.
Also present were Assistant Agriculture of Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Ruslan Muharam, Permanent Secretary Datuk Leonard Stephen Poyong, and
Agriculture Department Director Datuk Jifrin Hj Mohamad, and Deputy Director of Agriculture, Zarinah Haji Ali.
