SANDAKAN, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (Risda) plans to develop 2,000 hectares of land in Sabah to assist smallholders, especially those in the rural areas.
Risda chairman Tan Sri Rahim Thamby Chik said this is in line with plans to expand its operations in the state to assist in boosting the income of those in the rural areas.
He said the development would be implemented through various programmes, among which are, Risda's assistance in replanting and to boost productivity.
According to Rahim, the stated programmes were effective in helping smallholders in Peninsular Malaysia boost their income and also draw them out of poverty.
"After 40 years of its formation, Risda is capable of enhancing efforts to overcome poverty in the country, especially in Sabah and Sarawak through its available programmes," he said at the Risda With the People function at Kampung Bambangan here Monday.
He also said in the long term planning, Risda will also ask the state government to secure land to be developed with rubber trees and taking on workers from among locals.
He said they will be equipped with the rubber industry skills, including the aspect of entrepreneurship.
(bernama.com.my)
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