THE Negri Sembilan government has requested RM20 million from the federal government through Budget 2024 to strengthen food security projects in the state.

Menteri Besar Aminuddin Harun said this was to develop the agricultural, livestock and fisheries industries and idle land, while ensuring stable food supply within the state.

“The allocation for food security is among the largest we have requested. We can immediately kickstart agricultural development in Negri Sembilan if our request is approved, including expanding padi planting areas.

“There is also an allocation for schools, kindergartens, and new roads in Budget 2024, so these projects will help boost the state’s development and ensure it progresses well,” he said at a press conference after chairing the state executive council meeting in Seremban today.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim when presenting Budget 2024 last week said RM400 million would be allocated to strengthen food security programmes.

He said this included RM150 million for state governments to optimise land use to increase crop and livestock yields. – Bernama, October 18, 2023.