65pct of IPR agricultural participants earn at least RM2,000 monthly
KUALA LUMPUR: About 65 per cent of participants in the People’s Income Initiative (IPR) agricultural programme are earning at least RM2,000 a month, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.
As of August 31, 65% of participants in the People's Income Initiative (IPR) agricultural programme have achieved an income of at least RM2,000 per month, according to Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. This marks a significant improvement over the Basmi Miskin Tegar (BMT) poverty eradication programme, which had a success rate of only about 20% in meeting the same income target.
The IPR Intan programme, which focuses on agricultural activities such as MD2 pineapple cultivation, chilli fertigation, and corn and eggplant farming, has seen 1,322 out of 2,034 participants reach the income goal. Akmal explained that the programme provides non-cash assistance, financial support, skills training, and business assistance to help participants generate sustainable additional income.
The government works with relevant companies and operators to manage agricultural activities and identify buyers for the produce. However, not all participants complete the programme or reach the income target due to various factors, including the demanding nature of agricultural work requiring discipline, technical knowledge, and commitment. The IPR programme allocates RM100 million annually for poverty eradication efforts.
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