Majlis Pelancaran Program Kembara Komuniti | 20 Mei 20204 | Kota Belud, Sabah

On 20 May 2024, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), through the Bioeconomy Corporation, successfully launched the Kembara Komuniti Programme: "Kecilkan Jejak, Besarkan Impak" in Kota Belud, Sabah. Through this programme themed "Ada Sisa, Jadi Bisnes Bah!" (Waste to Business!), 30 farmers from Kampung Melangkap Kapa and Kampung Tanginambur under the Kota Belud Farmers Association will undergo a six-month training course to master the skills of recycling agricultural waste into high-quality bio-based fertilisers using bio-based vermicomposting technology.
Deputy Minister YB Dato' Haji Mohamad Yusof bin Apdal emphasised the importance of integrating science, technology, and innovation into daily agricultural practices, in line with the principle of ‘Popularising Science, Humanising Technology, and Mainstreaming Innovation'.
"By mastering vermicomposting techniques using African nightcrawler earthworms, participants can produce crops such as durian, avocado, vegetables, and long beans that are more resilient to diseases and pests. Participants also have the potential to generate net income worth RM5,200 per month based on the sale of 2,000 kg of vermicompost fertilisers. Their efforts will improve the standard of living in the Kampung Melangkap Kapa dan Kampung Tanginambur area and ensure a safe and secure food supply. I believe they will develop Kota Belud into a leading sustainable crop production center in Sabah through the application of vermicomposting technology," he said during the programme launch ceremony.
The Kembara Komuniti Programme is conducted in collaboration with Bioxpert Sdn Bhd, a producer of organic vermicompost fertiliser cum technology provider, and Universiti Malaysia Sabah to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technology transfer between the students, industry experts, and Bioeconomy Corporation as the industry driver.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Bioeconomy Corporation, En Mohd Khairul Fidzal Abdul Razak, the Kembara Komuniti Programme is a commitment by Bioeconomy Corporation in uniting stakeholders from the government, industry, and academia to promote the use of bio-based technology to improve the quality of life and skills of the community, including farmers.
Together, we are turning waste into wealth and ensuring a greener future for the communities in Sabah.
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