The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board launched a sales campaign for pineapple-based products at Bintang Megamall

MIRI: The Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (LPNM) has launched a sales campaign for pineapple-based products at Bintang Megamall, here on Saturday. The month-long campaign which starts from 1 to 31 March 2024 aims to celebrate the health benefits and importance of pineapple to the local agricultural industry. The launch event also featured a pineapple-themed market, offering a wide variety of pineapple products for sale, from fresh pineapple to pineapple jam, juice to pineapple-based foods. Visitors also have the opportunity to buy high quality pineapple products directly from local farmers and producers. Director General of LPNM Mohd Khairuzamri M. Salleh in his speech said that pineapple growers in Malaysia and Sarawak can generate a good income of between RM3,000 and RM5,000 a month. He added that according to the 11th Malaysia Plan report, more than 80 percent of pineapple growers in Malaysia have come out of the B40 category, where their income exceeds RM5,000 a month. He ...