On 19 December 2024, MMC Infra Padi Sdn. Bhd., a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) of the MMC Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and MMC Corporation Berhad Joint Venture (JV), is honored to be part of the Concession Agreement Signing Ceremony for The Development of the Project to Support the Five (5) Seasons in Two (2) Years Paddy Cultivation at Kawasan Muda, under MADA’s supervision. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in transforming Malaysia’s agricultural landscape and reinforcing national food security.

As part of the RM1 Billion MADANI Budget 2025, this Phase 1 initiative will focus on developing and maintaining tertiary irrigation blocks and rehabilitating the Pedu Dam.

These infrastructure upgrades aim to:
🔸 Increase productivity: Boost average paddy yields from 5.00 to 5.60 metric tons per hectare.
🔸 Improve farmer incomes: Increase annual gross income by 50%, from RM31,000 to RM46,000 through additional planting seasons.
🔸 Drive economic growth: Raise paddy production by 6%, from 775,000 tons (valued at RM1.008 billion) to 821,000 tons (RM1.068 billion).

The ceremony was officiated by YB Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad bin Sabu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Yang Berbahagia Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Secretary General of KPKM, signed the agreement on behalf of the Government, while Tuan Haji Kamarudin Dahuli, General Manager, represented the Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA), and Encik Mohamad Asroll Mansor, Chief Executive Officer of MMC Engineering, represented MMC Infra Padi Sdn. Bhd.

This collaboration is crucial for developing more efficient infrastructure and irrigation systems, improving the quality of life for paddy farmers, enhancing the nation’s rice self-sufficiency level (SSR), and supporting the country’s economic growth in alignment with the Malaysia MADANI Core Values.