MPOB-UKM ENDOWMENT CHAIR

 

MPOB-UKM@Kampung programme with smallholders’ community in Serian, Sarawak

March 2, 2023 | Serian, Sarawak

• The programme was inaugurated by YB Martin Ben, Deputy Minister 2 of the Ministry of Modernization of Agriculture and Regional Development of Sarawak.
• The programme successfully increased awareness and knowledge among smallholders on methods to enhance their additional income through entrepreneurship and fertigation. It further introduced incentives provided by the Federal and State Governments to small oil palm smallholders.
• The programme also provided exposure to aspects of safety and health for oil palm industry workers and introduced the types of protection offered by PERKESO to help alleviate the burden on smallholders due to accidents and other incidents.