Sarawak's Plan to Tackle High Meat Prices

Sarawak Aims to Double Meat Production to Lower Prices Kuching, Sarawak – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has announced plans to significantly increase meat production in Sarawak to address high prices and meet national demand. Speaking after attending a religious ceremony, he stressed the need to double the output of locally produced meat. "To ensure food security with reasonable prices, meat production must be doubled," said Yusof. He explained that this requires a two-pronged approach: encouraging more Sarawakians to enter the cattle farming business and ensuring the availability of high-quality cattle breeds. The current price of meat in Kuching is significantly higher than in other parts of Malaysia, with sweet meat costing RM95 per kilogram and regular meat at RM65 per kilogram. Yusof's announcement follows a 16% increase in Sarawak's self-sufficiency level (SSL) for meat, up from 13% previously. The government aims to further increase the SSL to 25% by 2030, with the support of 60,000 cattle. The initiative is crucial for stabilizing meat prices in Sarawak and improving food security across Malaysia. The government's commitment to supporting local farmers and improving breed quality promises a positive impact on the region's economy and food supply.