Kangar: Through the Perlis Mango and Agricultural Industry (PERMAI) Festival 2025, agricultural products from Perlis have the opportunity to be introduced to a broader audience, while simultaneously raising public awareness of the agricultural sector’s significance and its positive contribution to the national economy.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Raja Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail, stated that the festival serves as a vital platform for farmers, breeders, and fishermen in the state to showcase their products and exchange knowledge on best practices within their respective fields. He emphasized that the PERMAI programme acts as a form of recognition and marketing platform for agricultural products by the farming community in Perlis, with the aim of commercializing them on a large scale.

Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin expressed his pride upon learning that the Harumanis industry has been expanding rapidly, now involving more than 2,600 entrepreneurs and covering a cultivated area of 1,745 hectares. He noted that this achievement not only provides economic benefits to the people but also strengthens Perlis’ image as a dynamic agricultural state.

He further mentioned that farmers, breeders, and agro-entrepreneurs should begin adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology in their daily operations, including the use of machine learning to monitor crop health and smart spraying systems to improve yields and product quality. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin expressed confidence that continuous efforts to modernize and empower this sector will play an important role in ensuring food security, driving the economy, creating jobs, and preserving the environment for the benefit of the people.