Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries Exco Zaidy Abdul Talib

BY: LIZAWATI MADFA

SHAH ALAM, AUGUST 10: Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has been urged to follow stipulated conditions and guidelines in implementing the High Voltage Electrical Transmission Line Construction Project 275/132 kilovolt (kV) to the Mahkota Cheras Main Intake Substation (PMU).

Infrastructure, Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries Exco Zaidy Abdul Talib said that residents’ safety should be a priority.

“At the same time, residents are requested to cooperate for everyone’s mutual benefit.

“The State Government is closely monitoring the development of this project,” he said in a statement.

On June 6, TNB, through a dialogue with residents, was prepared to consider the Taman Cheras Hartmas community leaders’ request not to interfere with the residents’ existing structures within the project area.

Based on total current electric consumption, Klang Valley needs 44%, in comparison with the 21% production rate.

Zaidy said the electrical transmission construction line is also associated with a number of major projects such as the MRT Project, which is expected to be completed in 2017; and the Langat 2 Water Treatment Plant (2019).

“As the developer, TNB has clarified issues regarding the project’s implementation to the Taman Cheras Hartamas community.

“This included getting feedback from professional consultants, such as Kumpulan IKRAM Sdn Bhd,” he said.

BY: ERMIZI MUHAMAD

SHAH ALAM, AUG 7: Abandoned agricultural land across the state will be utilised via the Community Farming programme, in order to manage the land in a more effective and systematic way.

Infrastructure, Public Amenities, Agricultural Modernisation and Agro-Based Industries Exco Zaidy Abdul Talib said that agricultural land has high potential to provide long-term benefits for the state’s revenue and economy.

“The programme was created to ensure every inch of abandoned land owned by the State, especially in the urban areas, can be developed.

“The programme aims to produce food using modern agricultural technology.

“For example, the concept of fertigation for planting in limited land space such as in the urban areas,” he said.

He was commenting on the State’s continuous initiative in developing agricultural land which has the potential of contributing towards the state’s economic development.

The State Government has been consistent in boosting agricultural activities in the state through various long-term and productive programmes.

This includes the 2016 Budget tabled by Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, focusing on agriculture across the state.

As of now, a total of 156 hectares of agricultural land across the state, including those under the Integrated Agricultural Project, have been developed for several kinds of agricultural crops.