MOU Signing Ceremony

HISTORIC MOU INKED TO CULTIVATE 62-ACRE RAWANG FARMLAND

Butterworth, Penang— Koperasi Aspirasi Jaya Insan Pulau Pinang Berhad (KAJI) and the PPSM-Youth Wing sealed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday, charting a course to transform 62 acres of Rawang soil into a model of sustainable intercropping that pairs pineapple with oil-palm. Witnessed by YB Chee Yeeh Keen, the signing took place over lunch at Daily Fish BW Raja Uda.

CEREMONY SNAPSHOT

  • Venue: Daily Fish BW Raja Uda

  • Date: 2 June 2025

  • Guest of Honour: YB Chee Yeeh Keen

KAJI Delegation

  • Goh Hoe Eng

  • Kevin Leong Wei Chung

  • James Bong Kek Keong

  • Damon Wong Kar Jye

  • Abner Goh Boon Siang

PPSM-Youth Wing

  • Mr. Sim Ee Yu

MOU HIGHLIGHTS

  • Purpose – Joint development & management of the 62-acre Rawang site, with project start targeted for 7 September 2025.

  • KAJI’s Mandate – Lead landowner negotiations, secure funding/grants, and champion farmers’ welfare.

  • PPSM-Youth Responsibilities – Oversee on-site farming, provide supply-chain & market channels, and deliver technical know-how.

LOOKING AHEAD

Both parties regard this collaboration as a pivotal milestone in advancing Malaysia’s sustainable-agriculture agenda. By pairing the quick, recurring income of pineapple harvests with the long-term stability of oil-palm, the project delivers both immediate and enduring value to growers and stakeholders alike. The cooperative framework is designed to improve soil health, diversify rural livelihoods and strengthen the nation’s agri-food ecosystem. Detailed implementation plans are scheduled for release in Q3 2025, and KAJI together with the PPSM-Youth Wing look forward to translating this shared vision into measurable success on the ground.