Bintong: The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, called on relevant departments and agencies to continue stepping up efforts to strengthen the agrifood sector through modern, innovative, and high-impact approaches. He emphasized the importance of these efforts in ensuring food security and improving the socioeconomic status of the people, particularly the asnaf.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Raja Muda expressed confidence that agricultural technology could enhance production output and improve farm management efficiency. A statement from Istana Arau detailed that the Raja Muda of Perlis led over 100 Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) staff and agency personnel in the Jelajah Agrofest 2026 programme in Bintong today. This event was organized by the state Agriculture Department in conjunction with Perlis Agrofest 2026.

The three-day event in Sungai Batu Pahat, which began last Friday, was officially opened by the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. During the event, the Raja Muda presented fish fry to three selected asnaf to assist in boosting their income.

Additionally, he witnessed the handover of a cheque for RM376,000 from Perlis Agriculture director Hafizuddin Othman to the Perlis Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPs). The funds are intended for a modern fertigation project involving ten selected asnaf, facilitated by the MAIPs Asnaf Transformation Academy.