Tenom raw coffee shortage
Published on: Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Tenom: A committee comprising various government agencies will be set up to look into the shortage of raw coffee supply, here, in lieu of the fact that "Kopi Tenom" enjoys high demand of around 2,000kg a week from other countries.Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Madius Tangau said the committee will consist of agencies such as Standard and Industrial Research Institute of Malaysia (Sirim) and officers under his Ministry with cooperation from the Tenom District Office.He said there are three coffee factories in Tenom but they cannot meet the high demand despite around 1,000 hectares planted with coffee trees.
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"This will give the opportunity for the local community in the district to plant more coffee trees, which at the same time will increase their income. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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