Sabah youths urged to see agriculture as modern career and business opportunity - Masidi

Sabah youths are being encouraged to view agriculture as a modern career and business opportunity, rather than simply a traditional occupation, according to Deputy Chief Minister II Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun. The Deputy Finance Minister emphasized that adopting technology and acquiring knowledge can transform agriculture into a commercially viable sector, generating income and bolstering rural economies.

He urged communities to utilize the skills and expertise gained through agricultural education by developing more productive and commercially viable farming activities. Masidi made these remarks when launching the Mukim Tambiau Mohimboyon Organic Fertiliser Production Innovation Course at Kampung Kibbas Sokid in Ranau, Sabah. The State Government continues to provide support and opportunities for the youth in agriculture through initiatives such as the Sabah Youth Entrepreneur Success Scheme (Syabas) and the Young Agropreneur Programme.

The organic fertiliser course aimed to equip participants with practical skills in producing organic fertilizers for agricultural use, as well as to encourage the transformation of discarded organic materials into valuable agricultural inputs. Thirty participants from various age groups attended the course and were awarded certificates of participation.