2025 | Quarter 1

YAB Prime Minister Officiates Launch Of MMC Infra Padi's Infrastructure Development Project to Support Five-Season Paddy Planting Programme Over Two Years (Phase 1), With Over 5,000 Local Communities in Attendance

On 27 February 2025, MMC Infra Padi Sdn Bhd (MMC Infra Padi), a member of MMC Group, was honoured to host YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Bin Ibrahim for the launch of the Infrastructure Development Project to Support the Five-Season Paddy Planting Programme Over Two Years (Phase 1) at Kampung Pida 4, Ayer Hitam, Kedah.

The ceremony was attended by YAB Dato’ Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi Bin Md Nor, Menteri Besar of Kedah; YB Datuk Seri Muhammad Bin Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security; YB Tuan Haji Razali Bin Saad, Exco of Agriculture, Plantation and Consumer Affairs of Perlis; YBhg Tan Sri Che Khalib Mohamad Noh, Group Managing Director of MMC Corporation Berhad;  YBhg Dato’ Sri Amrin Awaluddin, Board of Director of Padiberas Nasional Berhad, officials from the Federal and State Governments and more than 5,000 local community members.

The event featured various activities, including Jualan Rahmah, which offered daily essential goods at prices up to 30% lower than market rates; sales of FAMA and Muda Agricultural Development Authority’s (MADA) products such as vegetables and fruits; account registration and service promotion by Bank Muamalat and Lorong Pekan, where local entrepreneurs showcased their products.

During the event, YBhg Dato’ Sri Amrin Awaluddin also handed over a total of RM30 million for Bantuan Khas Pesawah to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security which will be distributed to eligible rice farmers, with the aim of easing their burden.

Earlier on 19 December 2024, MMC Infra Padi signed an agreement with MADA to undertake this infrastructure project with a total cost of RM1 billion. This project aims to ensure a stable supply of rice for the people while safeguarding the welfare of farmers and industry players.

Operating under a public-private partnership model, MMC Infra Padi will finance the development and maintenance of padi infrastructure in MADA areas, with reimbursement from the Government upon completion. This collaboration is expected to enhance infrastructure and irrigation systems, improve the quality of life for paddy farmers, boost the nation’s rice self-sufficiency, and support economic growth.

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